Re: Thankgiving dinner

Amy;Hehn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:05:30 GMT

If you check out the recipes in our online meal planner, there are several that would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Here is a list of a few that you might try: Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Orange Ginger Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Creamy mashed Cauliflower, and Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots. There are several more that would fit a Thanksgiving meal, so check out the complete list of recipes by viewing the substitution lists for each dinner item. If you have trouble finding the recipes, let me know and I can help you out!

I hope this helps!

Enjoy and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,

Amy Hehn, RD, LDN

Re: Thankgiving dinner

Amy;Hehn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:54:38 GMT

We do not have any recipes specific to Thanksgiving, but I do have a few ideas that can help to keep you on the right track. The most important thing to remember during the next few weeks is portion control. So, don't fill your plate, when you are passing food, always serve yourself and take only half of a spoonful of each item. Don't burden yourself with measuring out foods, just take your time in preparing your plate and try to stay close to the dinner rules and fill half of your plate with vegetables, 1/4 with meat and 1/4 with starch. Several different vegetables can fill half of your plate so you still get the variety.

I would also suggest that you start your meal with a nice salad or a broth-based or pureed vegetable soup. Starting your meal with a healthy, low-fat item helps to take the edge off of your hunger and can help prevent you from over-eating later. To make a festive salad, add dark leafy greens, orange segments, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts and a few shavings of cheese to a bowl and toss with a light coating of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. There are many great recipes for soups. A pumpkin or butternut squash soup would be a great starter to your meal. To keep it low in fat, find a recipe that does not include cream. Stick with recipes that use the pumpkin or squash as the base and puree all of the ingredients together.

Other suggestions to lighten up your meal would be to replace the cream and butter in the mashed potatoes with a fat-free chicken broth. The broth adds a nice flavor and texture to the potatoes so you won't miss the extra fat. Also, try roasting a medley of vegetables for your table. A nice blend of fall vegetables, such as brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips and cubed sweet potatoes would be great tossed with a light coating of olive oil, salt and pepper and then roasted in a single layer on a baking pan. If there are family favorite recipes that you bring to the table, try to find ways to lighten them up by replacing higher fat ingredients with lower-fat or fat-free alternatives. If people are bringing items for your meal, during the final preparation ask them questions about their recipe, how it is made and ingredients to get an idea of whether it is a good choice for you. And, if there are items that only come around once a year, then go for a small portion of it so you are satisfied and then fill up on healthier choices.

I know the holidays can be stressful and challenging when it comes to deciding what to eat and trying to stick to your diet, but try to relax and enjoy the time with your family and friends! I hope this information is helpful to you!
Sincerely,

Amy Hehn, RD, LDN

Thankgiving dinner

angeleyes399 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:34:17 GMT

Are there any Thanksgiving recipies that are being offered from Slim Fast to help with the preperation of the Thanksgiving dinner?

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