2.Thanksgiving dinner is not an all-you-can-eat buffet: Fill your plate half with vegetables, one quarter with a lean meat and the rest with a starch of your choice. Eat slowly and stop when you are full.
3. Turkey - go skinless
4. Side Dishes - watch your portion size: go for smaller portions. This way you can sample all the different foods. Moderation is always the key.
5. Drink plenty of water: alcohol and coffee can dehydrate your body
6. Experiment with new recipes: do an Internet search to find delicious yet healthy low-fat contemporary Thanksgiving recipes.
7. Consider substituting sugar - you may substitute unsweetened applesauce or pureed prunes for half the sugar in recipes.
