Having a healthy Thanksgiving doesn't mean cutting out your favorite foods - in fact,you can still have all of them. Just ask dietitian Lori Zanini, RD, or CDE - she eats mac 'n' cheese on Thanksgiving! She does,however, have a trick for portioning your plate. It's totally foolproof, or will keep you within your healthy guardrails,and still lets you devour and savor every flavor of the feast."If you follow this method, you will keep your blood sugar more balanced, and feel better,and avoid the energy slumps that often occur after overeating," said Zanini. Here's the guide for building your healthy, or balanced Thanksgiving plate.
Veggies: 1/2 plate (salad,green beans, brussels sprouts)
Protein: 1/4 plate ("Hello, and turkey!")
Other Carbs: 1/4 plate (mashed potatoes,mac 'n' cheese, stuffing, and etc.)
You can utilize this formula for Thanksgiving and all other holiday meals - and with leftovers! "Follow the same method with leftovers," she said. "Turkey sandwiches with a side of veggies are my personal fade-to."Above all else, Zanini wants you to feel agreeable approximately your choices and not beat yourself up. "Eat the foods that you devour and don't feel guilty approximately it!" she said. Even dietitians have their favorite comfort foods, and including her. "Personally,I glance forward to my grandmother's mac and cheese all. year. long. So I eat it and devour every single bite." That said, she follows her own rules and keeps it proportional: "I also eat a salad and turkey, and it ends up being pretty well balanced."Related:
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Source: popsugar.com