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I know that most of you are planning on pigging out Thursday just because it's Thanksgiving. If you're like me, you might even be going from house to house just to get another plate. However, Thanksgiving can be a healthy holiday if you make it one. Realistically, if you aren't trying to gain 20 pounds in one day, there are a few tips you need to follow this holiday season.
• Don't go to dinner hungry. I know this sounds crazy, but it's a really good idea. We often eat faster and more when we are hungry-therefore eat a wholesome breakfast and lunch to avoid over eating at dinner.
• Thanksgiving buffet is not an all-you-can-eat buffet. Fill your plate half with vegetables, one quarter with meat, and the rest with a starch. Stop eating when you are full. Don't just eat it because it's there.
• Eat in moderation. Go for smaller portions. This way you can sample all of the different foods.
• Limit high-fat items. High-fat food items can be found in fried and creamy dishes as well as cheese filled casseroles in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Other high-fat dishes are: mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, candied yams, and of course all of those desserts like sweet potato and pumpkin pie.
• Drink plenty of water. Drink calorie-free water to fill up your stomach faster.


If you are cooking Thanksgiving dinner, be sure to substitute high-fat ingredients with low-fat or fat-free ingredients. Also, try to experiment with new healthy low-fat recipes. You can find healthy recipes on Google.
Follow these tips and I guarantee that you won't be making that cliché New Year's resolution to lose the weight that you gained over the holiday!
Visit www.healthcastle.com for more information.

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