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November 2014 : Healthy serving sizes for your Thanksgiving dinner
Healthy serving sizes for your Thanksgiving dinner
When enjoying Thanksgiving dinner or leftovers, limit portion sizes in order to keep your waistline trim and lower your cancer risks.
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and pumpkin pie – Thanksgiving usually means indulging in some of your favorite holiday foods.
It's OK to splurge on Thanksgiving if you eat a balance diet most days of the year. But when enjoying Thanksgiving dinner or leftovers, limit portion sizes in order to keep your waistline trim and lower your cancer risks.
Being mindful of the amount you put on your plate can help you avoid unwanted calories at mealtime. For best health and weight management, always fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables.
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and to reduce your chances for developing cancer.
Use the cheat sheet below to select healthy portions of your favorite Thanksgiving foods. Add up your selections to stay in your target calorie range.
Request an appointment at MD Anderson's Lyda Hill Cancer Prevention Center online or call 877-632-6789.
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