Eating Well: 7 Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving Healthier
The average American eats between 3,000 and 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving. That can make a big dent in your health goals. But, fear not. Rather than erasing creamy casseroles and classic desserts from the menu, dietitians suggest taking a more moderate approach and recommend making tiny tweaks to tradition. “I like to offer the traditional […]
Op-Ed: On Thanksgiving, Let’s Cherish the Holiday, and Each Other, at a Distance
It’s nine months into the pandemic, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, we must stay vigilant to enjoy this treasured holiday. Covid-19 cases have reached record highs in Illinois, and in some states, hospitals are already stretched to their capacity. The news about current case numbers and hospitalizations is — quite frankly — just a […]
10 ways to keep your Thanksgiving stress-free
Filled with family, friends and delicious food, Thanksgiving is a great holiday — unless you’re the cook. If you signed up to host Thanksgiving for the first time this year (or are frazzled by it every year), don’t panic; get strategic. Create a plan Sit down and make a guest list. The number of guests […]
Food Safety Tips — From Start to Finish — For Thanksgiving Dinner
For most people, Thanksgiving dinner is the biggest and most busily prepared meal they cook all year. From menu planning to handling leftovers, there are many opportunities for slip-ups to contaminate food. Stop Foodborne Illness, a national, nonprofit public health organization dedicated to preventing illness and death from foodborne pathogens, is giving cooks a hand […]
Six tips for a healthier Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about abundance — or, often, overabundance. Your Uncle Tom wants to bring his favorite butter-laden mashed potatoes, your sister has convinced you to make a creamy green bean casserole, and your mother-in-law insists there be both pumpkin and apple pie (with ice cream on the side, of course). With all the rich […]
Thanksgiving Tips: How to Indulge While Making Healthy Choices
By Laura Drucker There are plenty of ways to be healthier on Thanksgiving that don’t include depriving yourself. Being conscious of what you’re eating allows you to indulge without overdoing it. Check out these tips for a healthy holiday: 1. Simple swaps Thanksgiving is notorious for rich food, but all that cream and butter can […]
