5 Delicious Thanksgiving Foods

As you get ready to enjoy a festive, joyful Thanksgiving with family and friends this year,

we both know it’s all too easy to slip into the habit of second helpings. The truth is it can be hard to get through the holidays without gaining weight. In fact, the average American eats 4500 calories on Thanksgiving Day!

The GOOD NEWS is I have some simple steps you can take to actually get (and stay) THIN this Thanksgiving — AND — I have a special Thanksgiving gift for you! But first these three helpful strategies:

1. STEER CLEAR OF PUSHERS: Your well-intended aunt insists that if you love her, you’ll have just a bite of her famous maple pumpkin custard pie. You don’t want to be rude, yet you also know one bite is certain to become two whole pieces. During Thanksgiving, sugar pushers come out in full-force. Don’t let a few moments of Thanksgiving indulgence mean you can’t fit into your little black dress on New Year’s Eve.

2. THREE BITES AND STEP AWAY: Enjoy three polite bites — we’re talking what you would eat on The Rachael Ray Show, not an 11 p.m. fridge raid – and step away from the dessert. If three bites easily becomes three servings, then don’t even go there. Remember too, if you have food intolerances, even a little dairy, gluten, and other problematic ingredients could create reactions.

3. LATERAL SHIFT YOUR FAVORITES: Dutifully abstaining as your family indulges in green bean casserole just leaves you feeling deprived. Especially if you’re in charge of Thanksgiving dinner, prepare healthier versions of your favorites. Be creative. Rather than nutrient-empty mashed potatoes, try faux-tatoes: steamed cauliflower pureed with a little salt and Kerrygold butter or ghee. If you spend the holiday elsewhere, offer to bring a dish. Just don’t make a big deal about it being healthy!

Speaking of lateral shifts, there are some simple swaps you can make this Thanksgiving that are healthy (and even more delicious) versions of your favorites. These swaps are inside a Thanksgiving guide I put together for you. It’s my gift to you for being part of my community.

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