Thanksgiving Nutrition

A lot of people think that there is no such thing as good nutrition when it comes to enjoying a Thanksgiving Day meal. However, it is possible, and it is actually rather easy, to make a nutritious Thanksgiving meal that you can enjoy with your family. All it takes is the knowledge of some tips as to how to make healthy holiday meals. Here is what you will need to know:

· Prepare a wide variety of food. We hear stories of Thanksgiving meals that contain a wide variety of foods that reflect the background of the people who came together to share these meals. There is a nutritional benefit to eating from a wide variety of foods. It is that you will gain a wider variety of nutrients. Plus, you probably will not overeat one specific food. If time is an issue then stop by your local grocery store. They sell prepared dishes that you simply can add to those homemade dishes that you are preparing.

· Cook some simple recipes. You could replace the traditional green bean casserole with a simple bowl of green beans. Instead of yams cooked with marshmallows and butter, serve just a simple dish of yams. Many people will actually surprise you with how much they actually enjoy these simpler dishes.

· Use caution with portion sizes. A proper meal will consist of a wide variety of food. This year, instead of filling your plate up with mashed potatoes, start with a small portion of everything. Then, if you want a second serving, do it the same way as you “filled” your plate the first time. Since you are eating a wide variety of foods you are providing your body with a wide array of nutrients. You will also be able to enjoy a lot of different flavors too.