How to eat healthy this Canadian Thanksgiving: Three simple steps

Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner. On Monday, millions of Canadians will gather to celebrate the autumn harvest.

All over the country, people and families are gathering to recognize the annual holiday with good food, snacks, and company.

However, it can also be challenging to make healthy eating choices during Thanksgiving. So here are three tips on how you can weave in some healthy choices into your Thanksgiving feast without missing out on your favorite dishes.

Pay attention to your food choices

Usually, during Thanksgiving celebrations, there is a lot of food being made and passed around. From turkey to bread, potatoes, and lots of pie, there are a plethora of options to choose from.

It is therefore easy to quickly lose sight of what you are eating, and, more importantly, how much.

But there are some tips for that. Health Canada, a branch of the Canadian government, recommends that you find a space to eat your food and enjoy it with others instead of eating small portions in different places.

They also encourage making healthy choices with your food and only eating based on your hunger levels.

Enjoy the food you eat

As an extension of the last tip from Health Canada, they also advise that it is important to enjoy your food with company at Thanksgiving.

Health Canada notes that it is much healthier to eat smaller portions and take time to enjoy them rather than eating quickly and eating plenty of the food on the table.

It is also important that you eat and enjoy the food you like without any judgement. That way, you are able to make healthier food choices.

Avoid processed foods

The last tip is about enjoying a homemade meal during Thanksgiving rather than an abundance of processed foods.

Health Canada states that preparing dishes from scratch with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains ensures that Thanksgiving meals are much healthier than if they were made out of heavily processed foods.

That way, you can enjoy your Thanksgiving to the fullest while still feeling good the day after.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This article is made and published by Daniel Wolfram, who may have used AI in the preparation