If you can't find fresh corn on the cob, substitute 2 cups frozen corn kernels, and broil them with peppers. Use a few extra chipotle chiles to spice up a pot of beans, rice, stews, or canola mayonnaise.
Thanksgiving is a celebration of family and food, with a strong emphasis on food. It is a time when people make the food they love and share it with the people they love – which makes it a very difficult time to stay conscious of calories and nutrition. If you love food as much as I do, Thanksgiving can make you feel like a kid in a candy store. Over the more than 7 years of maintaining my 130 pound weight loss, I have learned some simple tips to enjoy Thanksgiving without forgetting my health lifestyle or my love of food.
