By Beth Hubrich, RD, CaloriesCount contributor
It’s been a very busy Fall season and I can’t help but wonder: where does the time go? I know that things are always busy, but the Fall is always especially crazy but lots of fun, too. And, speaking of fun, my family just got back from 8 magical full days at Disney. It was great and we really had a blast. In my opinion, when it comes to kids, Disney really is one of the most magical places on earth. Just before our Disney trip, I had a chance to attend the American Dietetic Association’s (ADA) meeting. It was great to see so many colleagues and reconnect with fellow dietitians. (Plus, my five year old and 9 month old got to tag along and we finally “met” Shamu and went to the San Diego zoo. That zoo is incredible. The baby hippo was my favorite!!)
While at the ADA meeting I got to attend many informational sessions. I learned a lot and it really got my wheels spinning. One of the sessions I attended was the “Great Sweetener Debate.” It was certainly lively to say the least. I’ll share more insights from this session later, but I have found that there really is a lot of misinformation about low and reduced-calorie sweeteners out there – even among health professionals.
Which reminds me, I wanted to share another site that I am a part of:www.theskinnyonlowcal.org
From low-cal and sugar-free foods and beverages, recipes and exercise, to facts about calories – theskinnyonlowcal.org covers important tips and advice you need to know about making a healthy lifestyle work for you. It’s even integrated with more helpful info on social media!
Speaking of thoughts, mine keep turning to fried turkey. I know, you thought you would never hear a dietitian endorse fried turkey – but it’s the one day I indulge. My dad is a master at frying turkeys and I cannot wait. So, what’s a gal to do while trying to maintain her “girlish figure” and still enjoy the holiday festivities? I’ll definitely cut back this week – focus on lots of fruits and veggies and I’ll try to go easy on the portions on the actual turkey day. I’ll only opt for those items I really love (e.g., it’s got to be great to be worth the calories!). And, of course – extra servings of exercise from now until the big turkey day. And if you want more great tips and recipes for your Thanksgiving, check out: Stuff the Bird, Not Yourself
Here’s to a great day with friends and family and more than focusing on food, let’s all focus on our blessings and give thanks!!
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