Don't Let Thanksgiving Leftovers Weigh You Down

Maintaining a healthy weight is all about portion sizes and planning ahead to balance your calories, says Framingham mom, registered dietitian and nutrition consultant Heidi McIndoo.

We all know the traditional Thanksgiving dinner is laden with calorie-dense foods. In fact, the average American packs in 3,000 calories at this one meal, far exceeding the recommended calorie intake for the entire day! According to the American Council on Exercise, a 160-pound person would have to run at a moderate pace for four hours, swim for five hours or walk 30 miles to burn off a 3,000-calorie Thanksgiving Day meal. And that’s just one meal! Holiday weight gain doesn’t result from overeating at one or two meals, but rather from feasting on leftovers for days or even weeks. I believe there is a way to continue to enjoy our festive favorites for days and weeks after the celebration. And we can do so while maintaining our healthy …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 5

Please do not invite Captain Crunch or Tony the Tiger to breakfast today.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day.   1. No Coco Krispies today: it is National School Breakfast Week. The week has been noted since 1989 to bring attention to the importance of a healthy breakfast to start the day. Pass the oatmeal. 2. For Women Only: Conversations About Intimacy will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Chapel of the Cross, 160 Flanders Rd. This is a free discussion open to all women ages 18 and up. For information, contact Leslea Linebarger at leslea2@verizon.net. 3. According to a new survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, intern hiring is expected to increase 8.5 …

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