By Carleton Rivers, RD
Did you know that there can be many health benefits to a Thanksgiving Day meal? By eating from a variety of dishes your body is able to receive a bunch of different nutrients that it might not normally be getting. The Thanksgiving Day meal is also great because it is a time when people can sit down and enjoy their food and the friends and family that may be gathered around their table. Take advantage of this joyful time and savor your meal; eat slowly so that your body is
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For many people, the end of a Turkey Day meal means the start to the annual family nap. This is partly due to the high amounts of tryptophan that are found in turkey meat and partly due to the large quantity of food that people consume. Instead of reaching for a pillow, grab your walking shoes and enjoy a nice stroll or roll around the block to take in the fall season.
Whether you are in charge of making the entire Thanksgiving Day meal or just need to fix one dish, check out the tasty but light recipes listed below. Happy eating!