Thanksgiving is tricky when you have to watch your blood sugar. How are you supposed to eat a balanced meal when you’re surrounded by high-carb foods like potatoes, stuffing and pie?
My advice is to use the “plate method.” First, fill half your plate with fresh greens (ideally the leafy ones like kale and spinach – not Jell-O). Once your greens are in place, fill a quarter of your plate with turkey and a quarter with the starchy stuff – potatoes, stuffing, rice or bread. Have a half glass of wine if you’re drinking, and a sliver of pie for dessert. If you eat slowly and savor each bite, you’ll probably be full after one plateful.
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