Hi everyone!!  Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving and give you a couple eating tips to help ease us a bit with all the grub going into our bodies this week.

First of all; enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!  That's what the holidays are all about.  Friends, family, food, repeat!

The first tip starts today, right now.  You want to drink as much water as you can. Not all at once; but grab a tall bottle of water and start drinking.  Sip throughout the day and night and try to drink 100 ounces minimum of water, ok?  Also, really watch your salt intake today.  Keep your diet as simple and routine as possible.

Now for the big day, start slow and pace yourself.  Easier said then done, I know, but give it a shot.  A little conscience effort can go a long way and really help avoid the hangover from the day.  Now, hangover can be from food as well as booze.  With the booze, try to stick to this simple formula.  For every cocktail or wine, try to match drink for drink with 8 ounces of water.  Simple as that, but easier said then done for most people.

When the big meal comes, the key again is pace.  Chew your food, savor it; but remember to enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!  It's funny.  I am talking to myself really!  I feel like the worlds biggest hypocrite @ the moment, but I am really going to try this year!

Take breaks while eating.  Talk and tell stories; step back for a second and take it all in.  Everything surrounding the food is worth a notice.  Connect with family, take that time.  Making the event stretch out will make for efficient digestion, and the extra fluids through out the day helps tremendously.

The next day, if possible, try to avoid the leftovers.  I know this is a tough one, but do your best!  What will be, will be.  But if you can, avoid the leftovers and avoid protein; eating mostly vegetables throughout the day to help cleanse away the day before.

Another great bonus and catalyst for proper digestion is go for family outings.  Maybe an after dinner stroll altogether. Expand the family meal to a family activity.  Hey, even your uncle or distant cousin that slept over might be up for a morning jog to help kick in the digestion and calorie burning!  You get the point ,  just put it out there!  You never know how a little shakeup can create a new.

So, to recap.

Day before:
Extra hydration the day before and keep your food intake simple, avoiding salt.
On the day:
Pace yourself, savor the moments, take breaks while eating and match all spirit and wine drinks one for one with an 8 ounce glass of water.
Day after:
High fiber eating via green veggies and colorful salads to help push the rich foods and proteins through your system.  Avoid protein intake if possible and no leftovers.
Bonus:
Try to be active with family; hikes or exercise challenges with that uncle or cousin you haven’t seen all year.

I hope these simple tips help.  I really want to be practical without taking away from the fun and tradition of a great turkey day.  Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!  All the Best in Health to everyone and their families this Thanksgiving. 

Gobble Gobble!!

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