You tell yourself, "It's Thanksgiving, I'll eat what I want and worry about nutrition later."
It doesn't have to be that way.
There are a few things you can do that can help keep your Thanksgiving meal nutritious without giving up flavor.
For instance, using low-sodium chicken broth, reducing oil and butter wherever possible, and substituting yogurt for sour cream in those dips we all love can go a long way in making your feast healthier than ever before.
Listen in as Jim White, RD, and Melanie Cole, MS, discuss some great ways you can make small changes toward helping make your Thanksgiving dinner not only delicious, but also more nutritious.
Healthy Eating During the Thanksgiving Holiday
Your thanksgiving meal doesn't have to be unhealthy.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 3
- Audio File: train_your_body/1447tb2d.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Jim White, RD
- Organization: ACSM
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Guest Bio:
Jim White, RD, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Youngstown University in Ohio with a B.A. in Nutrition. He is credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian and certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health Fitness Specialist.
On November 1, 2005, Jim opened his first Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. He soon outgrew this studio and opened a larger one in November 2006 on Laskin Road followed by an additional location in 2009 off Great Neck Road, both in Virginia Beach. Jim and his team have helped hundreds of people lose thousands of pounds. He is currently the National Spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has the reputation of being one of the top health professionals in the country. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: No
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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