Previously, I talked about the best women’s exercise to lose weight, and I strongly believe you found the article useful, and I strongly believe you have already put those articles into practice. In today’s article, I want to give you thanksgiving tips to stay healthy. In every family around the world, some do thanksgiving once a year, while some do it occasionally. It’s very important to make sure you stay healthy during and after thanksgiving, and the question is “What are the thanksgiving tips to stay healthy”? Don’t panic as I’m going to height-light a few very important Thanksgiving tips to stay healthy in this article.
The truth is that most of us pack
on at least a pound (some gain more) during the holidays -- and keep the extra
weight permanently.
According to health experts,
Thanksgiving does not have to sabotage your weight. With a little know-how, you
can satisfy your desire for traditional favorites and still enjoy a guilt-free
Thanksgiving feast.
Below are a few very important thanksgiving tips to stay healthy:
1. Lighten Up
After much research, I find out
There is more sugar and fat in most recipes than is needed, and no one will
notice the difference if you skim calories by using lower-calorie ingredients.
Whenever you are hosting or
planning to host a Thanksgiving dinner or just want to share dishes, ensure
you make your recipes healthier with less fat, sugar, and calories.
I will advise you to try using fat-free chicken broth to baste the turkey and make gravy. Use sugar substitutes in place of sugar and/or fruit purees instead of oil in baked goods. You can also try plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream in creamy dips, mashed potatoes, and casseroles.
2. Prepare a healthy Thanksgiving menu
Bear this at the back of your mind
that holiday food can actually lead to weight gain although it depends on the individual body system, I said so because some persons hardly gain weight no
matter how many times or good food they eat.
If you eventually gain weight during Thanksgiving, you don’t have to panic as long as you’re using healthy Thanksgiving recipes, you can make sure your menu is both nutritious and delicious. Since turkey is a lean protein, simply adding some healthy side dishes made from vegetables and whole grains will make for a balanced plate. Keep these Thanksgiving nutrition tips in mind when preparing your healthy Thanksgiving meal:
- Use
less salt (and swap table salt for sea salt)
- Go
easy on the butter
- Reduce
the use of dairy products, such as cheese and cream
- Bring healthy Thanksgiving appetizers, such as a salad or hummus, or even a healthy dessert.
3. Drink enough water
It is best to choose water over juice
and alcohol to avoid empty calories and excess sugar because water will help the body function optimally and help you feel strong at the same time. To avoid
overeating during thanksgiving and even when having your regular meal, endeavor
to sip some water during and after eating.
But if you think drinking water is not okay for you, I will advise you to take some slices of cucumber or water.
4. Get plenty of rest/sleep
Do you know lack of rest/sleep
affects your mood by amplifying negative emotions and dampening your mood?
Rest/sleep performs a very big role
in your body, so it’s just as important to take care of your mind as it is your
body.
During Thanksgiving, you will
actually through stress, so it’s should be your priority to get plenty of rest
before and after Thanksgiving Day as well.
5. Eat Breakfast
No doubt, this happens among the majority of individuals during thanksgiving, the process of trying to put
things in place can actually make you forget you are supposed to have breakfast, and as a result of it, you might end up losing a body shape.
While you might think it makes
sense to save up calories for the big meal, according to health experts say,
eating a small meal in the morning can give you more control over your
appetite. Start your day with a small but satisfying breakfast such as:
- An
egg with a slice of whole-wheat toast,
- A
bowl of whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk
C 6. Give yourself the rest of the mind
In health, the rest of the mind really
matters in every individual’s body. No matter the quality of food you eat, if you keep thinking about the bad moment or incident that has happened to you
Believe me, this can get you out of shape.
7. Eat wisely
Thanksgiving comes with joy during the holiday, there are always different kinds of dishes on the table and you might be tempted to eat every dish surrounding the table, unknown to you most of those dishes are not perfect enough to maintain good health. Think about the holiday dishes or desserts that you really love, such as gravy or pumpkin pie, and enjoy healthy portions of those instead of gorging on everything on the table.
8. Just be real
The holiday season is a time for celebration. With busy schedules and so many extra temptations, this is a good time to strive for weight maintenance instead of weight loss.
9. Invite Family and Friends
The season of thanksgiving or any
other holiday is not something one should focus only on the delicious bounty
of food, Thanksgiving or holidays like Christmas, birthday, or new year are
supposed to be a season you invite your good friends and family to come around
and have a good time with you.
The joy of being with your loved ones during the holiday can actually help you gain more weight.
5. Engage in physical activity
Get some exercise before your big meal to prepare. You can burn off calories before you even start eating by just moving. After working out, it's also simpler to make wiser eating decisions because you've already done something beneficial for your body. Walking can keep everyone moving if you're spending the day with loved ones. Similarly to this, playing basketball or football with kids nearby mixes enjoyment with exercise. Additionally, exercise improves mental wellness, which is something we can all use this Thanksgiving. Here are six more workout suggestions to keep you on track during the Christmas season.