At Thanksgiving dinner, talk about your family’s health history
Stuffing, pies, football, parades and family―what’s not to love about Thanksgiving? Kicking off the holiday season, Thanksgiving brings the whole family together for a day…
This Thanksgiving, Stuff the Turkey Not Yourself
Overeating is as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as parades and football. According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American consumes about 4,500 calories…
Make Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole for Less Than 200 Calories
No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without my favorite staple side dish- sweet potatoes. Most recipes call for marshmallows, butter and lots of sugar, but an…
Give Thanks by Staying Active This Holiday
Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude. It seems counter-intuitive then, that as we give thanks for our blessings—our health, I hope, chief among them—that we do not make an effort to live healthfully on this day. In fact, most of us do quite the opposite, eating rich foods to the point of discomfort and moving little.
It’s not the only way! Eating healthy and staying active throughout the year is a key factor in preventing cancer. In fact, new research shows that as much as one third of cancer deaths are linked to diet and physical activity. It’s certainly ok to indulge every now and then, but you can still make sure that your Thanksgiving meal includes plenty of vegetables, beans and whole grains.
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