Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole may sound healthy on paper, but it includes high amounts of certain ingredients that are best consumed in moderation—starting with cheese.

Turkey Stuffing

Sausage or bacon are usually used as the main ingredients in turkey stuffing, but they’re best used in smaller amounts or replaced with healthier, plant-based ingredients.

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Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are one of the dishes that no Thanksgiving can go without, and there are many ways to make them healthier. Cutting down on butter and replacing some of the potatoes with cauliflower is a good place to start, but you can also cut down on calories and fat by skipping gravy.

Apple Pie

Apple pie is another beloved staple of the holiday season, and you can put a healthy twist on it by ditching whipped cream and replacing canned apple pie filling with a homemade version.

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Stay Active

Begin your day with a turkey trot or some yoga, or end your meal with a quiet walk outside with your family. All the food we eat makes us tired and it’s our inclination to nap, but exercising after a meal helps aid digestion.

Eat Breakfast

Our first thought when we think about all the calories we will be taking in at our Thanksgiving meal is to compensate by skipping breakfast or lunch. In actuality, this is a bad idea because by the time the turkey lands on the table you’ll be so hungry, which will lead you to overeat.

Choose Your Favorites

It’s hard to avoid all the pies and cakes, so don’t be afraid to indulge in a couple of your favorites. The worst thing you can do is restrict yourself because it almost always leads to binging. Thanksgiving only occurs once a year, so go ahead and enjoy your pecan pie.

Be Mindful of Portions

Thanksgiving food is heavy; the sauces, high fat-entrees, and sugary desserts add up quickly. Be mindful of the ratios of foods you put onto your plates. In general, 1/2 your plate should be vegetables, 1/4 your plate should be proteins, and 1/4 should be whole grains or nutrient-rich carbs.

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Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole may sound healthy on paper, but it includes high amounts of certain ingredients that are best consumed in moderation—starting with cheese.

Turkey Stuffing

Sausage or bacon are usually used as the main ingredients in turkey stuffing, but they’re best used in smaller amounts or replaced with healthier, plant-based ingredients.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Zahra Abdalla | زهرة عبداللًّه (@cookingwithzahra)

Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are one of the dishes that no Thanksgiving can go without, and there are many ways to make them healthier. Cutting down on butter and replacing some of the potatoes with cauliflower is a good place to start, but you can also cut down on calories and fat by skipping gravy.

Apple Pie

Apple pie is another beloved staple of the holiday season, and you can put a healthy twist on it by ditching whipped cream and replacing canned apple pie filling with a homemade version.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Helen’s Vegan Kitchen (@helens_vegan_kitchen)

The post How to Make Beloved Thanksgiving Dishes a Little Bit Healthier appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Stay Active

Begin your day with a turkey trot or some yoga, or end your meal with a quiet walk outside with your family. All the food we eat makes us tired and it’s our inclination to nap, but exercising after a meal helps aid digestion.

Eat Breakfast

Our first thought when we think about all the calories we will be taking in at our Thanksgiving meal is to compensate by skipping breakfast or lunch. In actuality, this is a bad idea because by the time the turkey lands on the table you’ll be so hungry, which will lead you to overeat.

Choose Your Favorites

It’s hard to avoid all the pies and cakes, so don’t be afraid to indulge in a couple of your favorites. The worst thing you can do is restrict yourself because it almost always leads to binging. Thanksgiving only occurs once a year, so go ahead and enjoy your pecan pie.

Be Mindful of Portions

Thanksgiving food is heavy; the sauces, high fat-entrees, and sugary desserts add up quickly. Be mindful of the ratios of foods you put onto your plates. In general, 1/2 your plate should be vegetables, 1/4 your plate should be proteins, and 1/4 should be whole grains or nutrient-rich carbs.

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