ALT-1 Calorie Saving Tips for Thanksgiving
From 3arf
Saving calories is difficult at the best of times but saving calories during Thanksgiving is next to impossible with all the aromas tempting your taste buds and weakening your resolve. What starts as ‘just a taste’ turns into a lot of extra calories, before you know it. But whether you cook dinner yourself or eat with family and friends there are many calorie saving tips for Thanksgiving dinner that aren’t painful at all.
- Don’t Nibble As You CookEat a sensible low-calorie meal before you start to cook Thanksgiving dinner and resist the temptation to nibble as you work. A little taste here and a little taste there can end up equaling enough calories for a whole meal. If something needs tasting, ask someone else to do it.*Use Calorie Saving RecipesChoose your recipes with care and save a lot of calories for everyone. Many on-line recipes have suggestions at the bottom of the page for lowering the fat or sugar in the recipe. Use these calorie saving tips to shave a few calories from each dish you prepare. Sometimes, it only requires lowering some high fat ingredients just a little to make a big difference without sacrificing taste.*Use Herbs Instead Of Butter And CreamAdding milk, butter or mayonnaise to your mashed potatoes adds many extra calories. Try boiling your potatoes in chicken broth or adding herbs to give the potatoes and other vegetables great flavor without the added calories. Chives, scallions, parsley, rosemary, oregano and cayenne pepper will each add another step to the flavor. Also, try sprinkling vegetables with Parmesan cheese and lightly browning in the oven before serving.*Use A Sugar SubstituteGreat strides have been made in creating a sugar substitute that has no bitter after taste. Try using one of these new products such as Splenda in iced tea and desserts, especially cookies and cakes. Fruits already contain a lot of sugar and just a little sugar substitute will make a fruit pie sweet enough for any sweet tooth.*Use Low Fat And Fat Free ProductsDon’t be afraid that products labeled low-fat and fat free will rob your dish of flavor. Some fat free products such as yogurt, Cool Whip and cream cheese taste almost the same as the original products. Add a few herbs or nuts to boost the taste or texture.
- Shaving Calories
Just a few smart choices can save you a lot of calories without you feeling deprived. Removing the skin from your turkey and eating white meat, which is lower in calories than dark meat are two simple to do tips. Start Thanksgiving dinner with soup or salad and drink a large glass of water before going to the table.
- Eat Small PortionsEat smaller portions of high calorie foods such as stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, broccoli cheese casseroles and desserts such as pumpkin and pecan pie. Chew small bites and allow yourself time to savor each bite before you swallow. Use a small plate to keep from feeling cheated.There is no need to feel deprived of your favorites at Thanksgiving. Just do the math before you try these calorie saving tips for Thanksgiving and enjoy the meal without guilt or regaining those pounds you fought so hard to lose.
