Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving

 The average American gains 10-15 pounds during the holidays.

4,500 calories

2. The commonly cited statistic is that the average American will consume more than 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day alone. That's according to the Calorie Control Council, which represents the people who bring you diet foods.

 The main reason is simple. They eat more than they usually eat. They eat beyond fullness. They don't have portion control. These things are all avoidable if you plan ahead.
     I will be using the 21 Day Fix 

 nutrition plan, which is all about portion control and clean eating. I hope these tips help you too. 
      Start by filling half your plate with vegetables that are grilled or baked without butter or sauces. Add seasonings and natural flavors like lemon or thyme for flavor.
     Limit your turkey portion to 3 ounces (the size of a deck of cards). Mashed potatoes 1/2 cup, gravy 1/4 cup, sweet potatoes 1/2 cup (skip the marshmallows,

roll with 2 tsp. butter, and pie 1/8 slice (the size of a light bulb). I have posted in my recipe section, the recipes I will be using for Thanksgiving.

My Thanksgiving Menu-with 21 Day Fix 

3 ounces white turkey- 132 cal.                   (1 Red container)

1/4 gravy-30 cal.                               

2 Tab. stuffing-45 cal.                                (2 Tab.of Yellow)

1 cup green beans- 50 cal.                          (1 Green container)

1/4 cup minus 2 Tab. potatoes- 75 cal.      (1/2 Yellow container)

                                                                     

1 roll with 2 tsp. butter- 247 cal.               (1 Yellow container)

1/4 cup sweet potato soufle'- 89 cal.          (1/2 Yellow container)

                                                                      (1/2 Blue container)

1/4 cup Razzle Dazzle Dessert- 134 cal.     (1 Purple container)

                                                                       (1/2 Blue container)

1/4 cup Pumpkin Lasagna- 134 cal.           (1/2 Yellow container)

                                                                       

8 ounces sparking apple cidar-180 cal.      (1 Purple)

                                    TOTAL: 1,116 Calories

                      *saving you 3,384 calories!