The big day is coming and I can almost feel the loosening of belts and waistbands across the nation. One of the best things you can do to survive a fourth helping of Dad's incredible turkey and stuffing and Aunt Millie's pecan pie is to PRE-PLAN what you are going to put on your plate ... and stick to your plan. To help you I am including a calorie list from About's Calorie Count site which includes the most traditional Thanksgiving dishes.
Main Course
Roasted Turkey
Serving Size: 1 cup chopped or diced
Calories: 238
Cornbread Stuffing
Serving Size: ½ cup
Calories: 179
Mashed Potatoes
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 237
Cranberry Sauce
Serving Size: ½” thick slice
Calories: 86
Dinner Rolls
Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 76
Side Dishes
Green Bean Casserole
Serving Size: Approximately 8 oz.
Calories: 90
Sweet Potato Casserole
Serving Size: About ½ cup
Calories: 287
Corn Pudding
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 328
Macaroni and Cheese
Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
Calories: 207
Collard Greens
Serving Size: 1 cup chopped
Calories: 49
Glazed Carrots
Serving Size: Approximately ¾ cup
Calories: 115
Vegetable Rice Pilaf
Serving Size: Approximately ½ cup
Calories: 198
Desserts
Pumpkin Pie
Serving Size: 1/8 of a 9” pie
Calories: 316
Sweet Potato Pie
Serving Size: 1/8 of a 9” pie
Calories: 340
Pecan Pie
Serving Size: 1/8 of a 9” pie
Calories: 503
Pound Cake
Serving Size: 1/10 of standard round cake
Calories: 116
Bread Pudding
Serving Size: Approximately ½ cup
Calories: 232
Control Your Portions
By now you've probably decided what foods you will eat, but remember to control your portions. If you partake in just one serving of all the foods listed below, you're looking at almost 3600 calories.
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