{"id":87590,"date":"2019-11-20T03:45:30","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T10:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=87590"},"modified":"2023-03-01T05:35:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T12:35:56","slug":"5-tips-to-stay-healthy-and-fit-this-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/5-tips-to-stay-healthy-and-fit-this-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips To Stay Healthy And Fit This Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Thanksgiving is about spending quality time with family and friends, but we all know that it\u2019s really about the food. Most people look forward to gorging on the delectable spread, watching football, and sinking into the inevitable post-meal hibernation. Some people go into the Thanksgiving meal with zero dietary restrictions and disregard any health goals, deeming it the ultimate cheat day of all cheat days. Others have the intention of being healthy and not overeating, but a primal hunger overcomes them and any health plans go out the window. We are here to tell you that Thanksgiving doesn\u2019t have to be a day when you lose control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Food For Thought: <\/strong>The average American consumes about 3,000-5,000 calories during the Thanksgiving meal. That doesn\u2019t even account for any other calories consumed throughout the day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people gain an average of one pound on Thanksgiving. This weight gain has a snowball effect through the rest of the holiday season<\/a>, given that sweets, rich foods, and never-ending food advertisements are attacking you from all angles. The holidays should be enjoyed, but you don\u2019t want to go off the rails and lose all self-control and self-respect. Have some decency, people! To help you stay a little healthier this Thanksgiving, follow the tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you should enjoy your day off, it is important to avoid laziness, especially in the beginning of the day. Use the free time to take a walk, jog, or bike ride around the neighborhood. If you have a lot of family together, head to a local park, participate in a Turkey Trot, play a game of flag football, or go on a group bike ride. If you don\u2019t have time to go outside, try a high-intensity home circuit workout<\/a> for about 20 minutes. Exercising lowers the amount of ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, and increases the amount of peptide YY, which suppresses appetite<\/a>. No laziness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure you eat breakfast to avoid binge eating at dinner. Start your day with a fruit and vegetable smoothie or a cup of old-fashioned oats, sliced bananas, blueberries, and grade A pure maple syrup. It is recommended to eat a salad about an hour before you sit down for the main meal. This can prevent overeating and you will have already consumed a wide variety of essential nutrients like chlorophyll, iron, magnesium, vitamin K, potassium, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that people commonly mistake thirst for hunger? When you don\u2019t drink water, your body feels the need to go nuts on calories, thus the overeating problem at Thanksgiving. Hydration is the answer<\/a>, and you should try to drink about 16 ounces of filtered water before the meal. Don’t forget to hydrate while you eat, and no, wine does not count as hydrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGo Outside<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Eat Before You Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hydrate Before You Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pick Smarter Options & Skip Seconds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n