How Many Calories Are in a Typical Thanksgiving Dinner?
You might want to walk around the block a few extra times or get some bonus workouts in so you can pack in as much Thanksgiving food as possible. Have…
STAMFORD, CT – NOVEMBER 24: Central American immigrants and their families pray before Thanksgiving dinner on November 24, 2016 in Stamford, Connecticut. Family and friends, some of them U.S. citizens, others on work visas and some undocumented immigrants came together in an apartment to celebrate the American holiday with turkey and Latin American dishes. They expressed concern with the results of the U.S. Presidential election of president-elect Donald Trump, some saying their U.S.-born children fear the possibilty their parents will be deported after Trump’s inauguration. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
John Moore / StaffYou might want to walk around the block a few extra times or get some bonus workouts in so you can pack in as much Thanksgiving food as possible. Have you ever wondered how many calories you are putting away with the traditional Turkey Day meal? The Calorie Control Council has suggested that the typical Thanksgiving meal could run about 4,500 calories! Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie are the biggest threats to your waistline. Experts say one celebratory meal shouldn't throw you off that much if you are trying to maintain a healthy regimen. But what about leftovers? Do you usually have a lot of them? What does your Thanksgiving plate usually consist of?
