Count to 5 and Give Thanks!

5 ways to be thankful and enjoy the holiday:

1.  Be thankful that you don't have to wait to eat.  

If you enjoy a supportive breakfast and a supportive lunch, you will not be tempted to overeat during the    "big" meal of the day.  So eat well . . . all day!

2.  Be thankful the main course is turkey.

        What a great main dish!  Turkey is low in fat and high in protein.  Just what you need to make sure your body is not prompted to react with a high insulin response which causes more fat storage.

3.  Be thankful for lots of colorful vegetables.

Fill up with these low calorie, nutrient dense gems!  But make sure they are clean . . . not covered with sauce, or cheese or combined with high glycemic carbs.

4.  Be thankful for cool, clear water.

        And drink lots of it!  Remember that lots of calories lurk in holiday drinks.  But water is clear . . . and provides a fullness with no calories.

5.  Be thankful for the enjoyment of a holiday with a splurge of real sugar.

         The traditional dessert for Thanksgiving actually provides some nutrition along with the sugar . . . pumpkin has lots of fiber and vitamin A.  So enjoy . . . in small bites.