Our annual Thanksgiving celebration is only hours away. This is a time to spend with family and friends and express our gratitude for the blessings of the year. Thanksgiving is also a time to enjoy fantastic food dishes made especially for this time of year. Enjoy is the key word here. It is possible to enjoy all the special Thanksgiving foods, and still stay within the boundaries of a reasonable diet.

Don’t starve yourself

Many people think it will “save” calories to skip breakfast and arrive at the Thanksgiving meal with a net zero calorie intake for the day. Unfortunately, this clever plan will backfire when you ultimately consume twice as many calories because you are past the point of being hungry. Instead, have a healthy, high-fiber breakfast with protein and plenty of water to help curb your appetite. When not starving, you can eat slowly and really enjoy your meal.