How to Save 1,000 Calories at Your Thanksgiving Meal
The average person consumes over 3,000 calories on Thanksgiving. Here’s how to save some of those calories!
Thanksgiving and other seasonal holidays only come around once a year, which makes it hard to resist some of the mouth-watering foods associated with these festivities. While it’s okay to indulge a bit on these special occasions, you may not want to go completely off the rails. After all, enjoying all of your favorites may add up to thousands of calories.
Here are some food swaps that allow you to enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday while saving you over 1,000 calories in just a single meal!
Alcoholic drinks: Sure you want to have a good time, but every glass of wine, beer or cocktail you consume clocks in at over 100 calories or more. Have a glass of water or seltzer between drinks and you’ll save loads of calories. You’ll also stay hydrated and will be less likely to experience a hangover the next day.
Approx. calorie savings (2 glasses of wine): 250