Wednesday, 25 November 2009

• How to Eat Slim on Thanksgiving!

  

  I have a subscription to Cosmopolitan. I have since I was about 14. So I wanted to share some articles that I have found helpful with everyone here. I also looked on the website for their health tips and wanted to share some for people who otherwise wouldn't think about looking at Cosmo. Enjoy!
  

  1. The Chubby Choice :: Dark Meat Turkey
     3 oz of dark meat turkey contains 165 calories of unhealthy, saturated fat.
     
     Slim Swap :: White Meat Turkey
     3 oz of white meat turkey contains only 100 calories. Bonus: lean protein like white meat increase satiety, making you feel fuller longer.
     Calories saved - 65
     
  2. The Chubby Choice :: Candied Sweet Potato Casserole
     Loaded with sugar and marshmallows, this Turkey Day fave can pack up to 430 calories per cup.
     
     Slim Swap :: Baked Sweet Potato with Skin
     A whole baked sweet potato contains only 180 calories. You'll get the health benefits of this super spud like vitamin C and E, beta-carotene, and fiber, without all the excess sure. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on it if you need a flavor boost.
     Calories saved - 250
     
  3. The Chubby Choice :: Green Bean Casserole
     A serving of green bean casserole is loaded with butter, cream of mushroom soup, cheese, and fried onions. No wonder it racks up 241 calories.
     
     Slim Swap :: Steamed Veggies
     Steal one cup of steamed green beans ( 44 calories ) or steamed asparagus ( 40 calories ) out of the pot. If plain veggies are too bland for you, drizzle with olive oil and ground pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese for extra flavor without adding tons of unwanted calories.
     Calories saved - 197
     
  4. The Chubby Choice :: Traditional Mashed Potatoes
     A cup of this holiday staple, usually made with cream or whole milk and butter, is not only loaded with fat, but costs you 635 calories.
     
     Slim Swap :: Healthy Mashed Potatoes
     Trust us, we don't want to give these up either! For a waistline-friendly version ( with only 159 calories per cup ), beg Grandma to prepare them with skim milk and chicken broth instead of cream and butter.
     Calories saved - 476
     
  5. The Chubby Choice :: Traditional Stuffing
     A cup of stuffing made with white bread, sausage, and tons of butter contains 354 calories and is brimming with fat.
     
     Slim Swap :: Healthy Stuffing
     Lighten up this tasty side dish by using wheat bread stuffing mix and adding celery, mushrooms, and onions sauteed in olive oil instead of sausage ( 280 calories ).
     Calories Saved - 74
     
  6. The Chubby Choice :: Regular Turkey Gravy
     If you scoop your gravy directly from the roasting pain, you'll consume 160 calories per 1/2 cup, thanks to all the fat that drips from the turkey skin while it's cooking. ( um, Yuck! )
     
     Slim Swap :: Trimmer Turkey Gravy
     Pour the gravy directly from the pan into a fat separator, which will separate the unwanted fat from the turkey juice, which contains only 44 calories. Fat separators can be found at most hardware or cooking stores and range from $6.99 to $24.99
     Calories saved - 116
     
  7. The Chubby Choice :: Spiked Cider
     A mug of this holiday cocktail made with apple cider, brandy, and, yes, butter, will cost you 286 calories ... and a sugar crash.
     
     Slim Swap :: Red Wine
     A 5-oz glass of red wine contains about 100 calories plus higher levels of the healthy antioxidant resveratrol.
     Calories Saved - 186
     
  8. The Chubby Choice :: Pecan Pie
     Once slice of pecan pie can contain anywhere from 500 to 800 calories.. :S
     
     Slim Swap :: Pumpkin Pie
     Although pie isn't exactly diet-friendly, who can resist? Pumpkin pie has fewer calories than pecan pie, coming in at 320. Plus pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and fiber. Be sure to hold the whipped cream, though.
     Calories saved - 480
     
     

  Total calories saved: 2,214

  So will you take the chubby choice, or the slim swap?!

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