Healthy Thanksgiving

Stuff The Turkey — Not Yourself!

1. Load up on vegetables. These are the least fattening items on every table — but skip the potatoes or just have a little bit of them.

2. Use a smaller plate than usual. People have a tendency to fill their plates with food. A small plate means less food.

3. Eat breakfast. Don’t skip meals for a day in advance in order to fill up at the Thanksgiving meal. Try to eat normally.

4. Limit your alcohol to a glass or two of wine. The more you drink, the less aware you are of how much you’re eating.

5. Take breaks between courses. Your stomach will have a chance to feel full if you take a break. If you feel full, you’re less likely to keep eating.

6. White meat is less fattening than dark meat. Turkey skin is very fattening. Stick to the white meat.