{"id":272082,"date":"2025-11-19T18:22:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/272082\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T18:22:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:22:12","slug":"thanksgiving-2025-practical-tips-to-stay-healthier-and-energised-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/272082\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving 2025: Practical tips to stay healthier and energised this holiday season |"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ThanksgivingThanksgiving is approaching. This also means elaborate meals. Experts offer practical tips to enjoy the holiday without compromising health. Start the day with smaller meals. Follow the plate method for the feast. Eat mindfully and move after the meal. Enjoy desserts with intention. These steps help honor the holiday spirit while respecting body needs. Thanksgiving is approaching. It is a cherished time for gathering with loved ones, expressing gratitude, and indulging in delicious food. Enjoying heartwarming food is indeed a part of the holiday season; however, that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean compromising your health. Along with gaining extra weight, the combination of large meals, rich desserts, and prolonged periods of sitting may leave you feeling sluggish and uncomfortable. However, you can avoid this altogether by making some slight adjustments. Here are some practical tips approved by experts to stay healthier and full of vigour this holiday season.Begin your Thanksgiving Day with smaller mealsOne of the most common mistakes people make on Thanksgiving is skipping breakfast or lunch to save room for the big feast. That\u2019s where the disaster begins. Instead of skipping breakfast, eat a smaller portion than usual. \u201cStart your Thanksgiving Day with a smaller-than-usual meal<\/a> \u2013 focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins,\u201d Dr Jacob Mey<\/a>, assistant professor in the Mitochondrial Energetics and Nutrient Utilisation (MENU) Laboratory, said in an editorial shared by Pennington Biomedical Research Center. \u201cSkipping meals completely may cause excessive overeating at your Thanksgiving feast later.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Follow the \u2018plate method\u2019 for the Thanksgiving feastOne way to avoid overeating at the Thanksgiving feast is to follow the \u2018plate method\u2019. Kate Blumberg, a research dietitian in Dietary Assessment and Nutrition Counselling at Pennington Biomedical, recommended this unique strategy to enjoy the meal without overeating. Start by filling half your plate with vegetables and fruits, one-quarter with lean protein, and one-quarter with grains or starch. You can also make simple shifts, such as opting for roasted vegetables instead of casseroles, choosing a baked sweet potato over a sugary version, or swapping traditional cranberry sauce for a fresh version. \u201cThat way, you won\u2019t overindulge in the higher-calorie holiday treats,\u201d Blumberg said.The healthy eating rule 101 for any meal, especially elaborate ones such as a Thanksgiving feast, is to go slow. Do not rush through your meal. Take time to savour your food. \u201cOne of the things you can do is practise eating mindfully, or just slow down your eating habits,\u201d Dr Mey said. But how do you slow down? \u201cA great, simple way to do this is to put down your fork between every bite and have a conversation with all the wonderful friends and family that you have at your dinner table.\u201dAfter the feast, most of us may want to curl up on a sofa. But that\u2019s where the trouble begins. Instead, go for a walk. Even a short walk for 10 minutes at a brisk pace can help lower blood sugar spikes, improve digestion, and combat fatigue, the experts said. You can even make this physical activity a part of your Thanksgiving tradition \u2013 a family stroll, or perhaps a game that involves physical activity.Enjoy your desserts, but approach them with intentionNo one\u2019s coming between you and your holiday dessert. But the trick is to approach it with intention. Go for one treat that you absolutely love. Now take your time to enjoy it instead of gulping it in one go. This way, you can prevent filling your dessert cup a second time. You will also feel lighter, giving you more energy to spend quality time with your family.By making these small yet significant steps, you can enjoy the holiday season and still stick to your health goals. Finding the middle ground will help you to honour the holiday\u2019s spirit of abundance while respecting your body\u2019s needs. Happy Holidays!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving is approaching. This also means elaborate meals. Experts offer practical tips to enjoy the holiday without compromising…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":272083,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[102,111879,111878,44512,6636,111880,111877,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-272082","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-healthy-dessert-options","10":"tag-healthy-thanksgiving-meals","11":"tag-mindful-eating","12":"tag-nutrition","13":"tag-thanksgiving-celebration","14":"tag-thanksgiving-health-tips","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom","17":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=272082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272082\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/272083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=272082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=272082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=272082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}