Ask the dietitian: Thanksgiving and Don'ts
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Thanksgiving is a holiday meant to be enjoyed by bringing family and friends, but it can also be a difficult time, which induces stress in those of us concerned about our food.
Q: How can I keep to a healthy diet without stressing during Thanksgiving
a: Masha Fox-Rabinovich, MA, RD, LDN, CDE, ambulatory dietitian at Adventist healthCare Washington Adventist Hospital:
Masha Fox Rabinovich
There are many articles on the potential changes that would make the festival better health, there including substitutions recipes and other tips for limiting calories. I would like to share the following s "do" and "do not" s to address the way we talk and think about food on Thanksgiving. I hope these tips will help you and your family enjoy a stay healthy and happy!
- Do not comment on what somebody else is or is not eating. Comments that encourage a person to try a second flat or comments expressing surprise that someone becomes seconds may make the person feel uncomfortable. Avoid talking about the food choices of someone else or other dietary habits. Do not make judgments and to enjoy the meal together!
- Make congratulate the chef on a tasty dish. There are real butter and cream in the mashed potatoes? It's awesome! Fats help to make cell membranes and transport of certain vitamins. Remember that balance is an important part of a healthy diet. Let the nutrient analysis for another day.
- Do not label foods as "good" or "bad." According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, all foods can be part of a healthy diet. Some foods, like non-starchy vegetables, should be eaten in larger quantities, and others, such as biscuits and cakes should be appreciated in moderation. But consider that pecan pie with a scoop of ice cream feels good to eat. And a healthy diet includes both physical and emotional health. These good feelings should not be associated with negative labels that could ruin the food store. Do not feel guilty for enjoying the meal!
- Do maintain your pace of regular meals. Also, do not skip breakfast and lunch earlier in the day to "save room" for the big meal. People tend to overeat after they skipped meals and snacks. Think of your hunger and satiety level on a scale of zero to ten, zero being you are starving and ten being "Thanksgiving full". Try to avoid being at either end of that scale; both ends of the scale are uncomfortable.
- planning to be active on Thanksgiving and every day. Put on some music and dance before and after eating. To take a walk. And if you're on the East Coast this year, get outside and play in the snow!
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