But most of us can probably use a good meal full of different colors and flavors. So, remember, it's still important to enjoy yourself this holiday! All of the vitamins and minerals from the various nutrient-rich foods (especially colorful veggies) will energize you for the following week.
However much you decide to indulge, here are some tips for counterbalancing an eating splurge:
- Listen to your body. If you feel 2/3 of the way full and know you still want to eat dessert, save some room. An expanded gut can decrease the amount of lung capacity and oxygen we take in... Making it that much more uncomfortable to move.
- Exercise the morning of (the big eating day) to rev up your metabolism. Lift heavy weights or move fast to really increase the intensity.
- Stand up and walk around throughout the smorgasbord.
- Realize that the skin on turkey, nuts, creams, most gravy, dressings, egg nog, alcohol, and heavy starches (stuffing) are much more calorie dense and can easily add up on your Turkey Day Total. To decrease your calories, moderate these foods and get a more nutritious dinner by eating more colorful vegetables.
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