Thanksgiving is fast approaching and those who are on a diet are afraid they might be feasting on too many calories --- imagine stuffed turkey, sweet potato casserole and that tempting pecan pie.
CNN reports there is so much you could do from planning healthier dishes to burning those calories away. Thanks to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokeswoman Sara Haas for sharing enough tips in having a guilt-free Thanksgiving.
"My advice is to do everything in moderation," Hass told CNN. "Normally, people scoop up mounds of stuff on their plate, and that's where it gets to be a problem. But if you can handle small portion sizes, then that's fine."
Indulging on one delightful meal might not be that bad but Haas reminds you to look out for the others, too. "Balance it with good meals at breakfast and lunch and do some exercise ... think about how much better you'll feel by the time you get to Thanksgiving dinner," she said.
According to Haas, you could at least control how much you are eating if you check on your stomach once in awhile. She recommends taking a sip of water between bites and waiting at least 20 minutes while chatting with family and friends before heading back for second round --- yes, that's how long it would take for you to know that you're already full.
After dinner, a good housework could do lot of help in burning those calories consumed. In fact, an hour of clearing and washing the dishes could already burn 100 calories. You could lose 100 calories more if you add another hour mopping the floor.
For the holidays, thirty minutes of fast-paced shopping apparently burns 76 calories already. Finish your checklist catching up with great deals and say goodbye to those dinner rolls and mashed potatoes.
Haas strongly recommends the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' websites Cooking Light and Eat Right for a bunch of healthy Thanksgiving recipes.
