10 Thanksgiving eating tips

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10 Thanksgiving Tips to Ensure a

Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving can be one of the most difficult times of year for anyone who

suffers

from diabetes. Since Thanksgiving is generally focused sitting around the

table

eating, socializing with friends and family, it can be very hard not

indulging on

some of the yummy dangerous food we love so much. I wanted to share a few

tips that you may want to consider during this thanksgiving when choosing

what

you should eat and should not eat.

1.

Portion size - remember diabetes is a lifestyle change and when it comes

to Thanksgiving and diabetes, it's all about moderation. I recommend that

you go ahead and eat some of the things that you want, but modify your

portion size and spend your carbohydrate allowance on the food you really

want to sink your teeth into.

2.

Bake with sugar free foods-I recommend to plan ahead and find some

different recipes that do not have added sugar or have a sugar replacement

-

preferably stevia or Xylitol. Remember you can always bring your own

sweets.

3.

Cook Your Turkey Without the Skin or Deep fried -Turkey is the

best part of out thanksgiving dinner and it is common knowledge that it is a

good source of protein. I recommend trying to cook your turkey without

the skin or at least remove its skin before you eat it. If it is a must make

sure you eat the skin in moderation, just a bite!

4.

Avoid the stuffing -I say this for two reasons. First the stuffing at the

dinner table is full of carbohydrates; one cup of most stuffings has 135

carbohydrates in it. Way too much. Second avoid stuffing yourself, I know I

have already mentioned portion control but it is very important to show

self control at the dinner table, your health depends on it.

5.

Exercise After Dinner - It is important that you exercise a little after

your big meal so that your body has a chance to burn off the excess sugar. I

know my husband used to just lie on the couch and watch football. You

don't need a big workout, just a short walk with your family and friends

after dinner will go along way in helping sugar levels.

6.

Remember to Snack -Before you even arrive at your destination (or

before you open your door to guests), take time to have a small, healthy

snack or mini-meal which includes some protein, quality carbs and healthy

fat. By doing this it will ensure that we do not eat too much at the big

dinner.

7.

Fill Up With Vegetables -the first thing that you may want to consider

doing when you sit down at the table is fill your plate up with vegetables.

Broccoli, green beans, asparagus, peas, and leafy green salads are all

vegetables that you should take a good portion of. All are good sources of

fiber and vitamins, which are very important. There is always a good chance

that one of these will be served at your Thanksgiving dinner.

8.

Taking Your Melabic -I recommend you don't forget to take your

Melabic before the big dinner. You can also take a double dose only for this

occasion. This is not an allowance for you to go crazy, but taking a double

portion of Melabic will help to keep your blood sugars more stable. If you

are not sure what this is you can go to http://www.melabic.com to find out

more.

9.

Not a Six Month Holiday - Often times eating habits carry over from big

holidays especially Thanksgiving because the Christmas season is so close

behind. Remember to stay focused and get back into your routine

immediately after dinner or for sure by the next day. Make Thanksgiving a

time to spend with loved ones or doing your favorite activity not all about

eating.

10.Good Choices - As a diabetic, the most important thing you can do this

Thanksgiving is use your best judgment. While it may seem like a day to go

crazy it is really a day to spend time with loved ones. You should never put

your health in danger! Ask questions about ingredients that have been

used in certain dishes if you need to. Do not eat foods that you feel may be

too unhealthy for you. There is nothing worse than spending time in a

hospital or collapsing into a coma, especially when it is from a mistake

that

could have easily been prevented by making the right choices.

Otis Blue

MidWest-Merchandise

Milwaukee Wisconsin 53218

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