Health and Thanksgiving?
These two things can go together even if not many of us are looking to cut back on the biggest eating day of the year. Experts will warn of risks associated with eating large meals. A few tips can help you keep your health goals in check and you can still enjoy the day.
• Eat your favorite foods and don’t waste calories on foods you can eat anytime.
• Eat small meals, don’t skip breakfast or lunch. You will be over-hungry and will likely gorge yourself when the turkey hits the table.
• Exercise before you pig out. Researchers found exercise done before a high fat meal stimulates fat clearing enzymes.
• Eat a handful of walnuts after the meal because they contain alpha linolenic acid, which reduces inflammation and oxidation and improves artery function when eaten after a high fat meal.
Remember to count your blessings!