Light Meals from Brent’s Deli
With turkey roasting in your oven, and veggies sizzling in a skillet, it seems that Thanksgiving is all about tasty food. The focus on Thanksgiving Day should be on giving thanks and celebrating with your loved ones and family. However, food and drinks tend to take center stage.
Did you know that a traditional Thanksgiving meal packs about 3,000 calories in one sitting? As joyous and wonderful as a Thanksgiving feast is, there is no doubt that it can leave you feeling sluggish and stuffed, and you need to recover from holiday eating.
With so many snacks and indulgences in a short period of time, you can easily overdo it and feel guilty the following day. If, despite every good intention of moderation and balance, you overindulged on Thanksgiving, there is no need to panic.
While a gluttonous and indulgent yesterday may leave you feeling heavy and sluggish today, you will be happy to know that a few simple strategies will help you undo the damage and recover fast. If you are wondering what to do after Thanksgiving to get back on track, here are some simple tips and steps that will help you stay fresh, lighten up, and get your uncomfortably tight jeans feeling loose once again.
Tips to Reset after Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving meals can leave you feeling heavy and sluggish. This is why you need to get back to eating healthy and balanced meals. You can recover from overeating with sustainable and positive habits instead of overcompensating with intense exercise sessions and skipping meals. Here are some tips and healthy foods to eat after Thanksgiving.
» Have a Positive Mindset
Whether it has been ten minutes since your big Thanksgiving meal or it is the day after the feast, you should get your mind right. For example, do not make the mistake of associating holiday celebrations with food guilt.
Remember that a single day of indulgence will not thwart your health and fitness goals. You should go into the next couple of days with a positive and balanced mindset around food with a focus on healthy eating.
» Drink Lots of Water
Whether you have had too many cookies or wine, your body likely needs water as soon as possible. Filling up on water will help you digest all the extra food you had the night before and will also help boost your energy.
And it is better to drink water throughout the day to ensure that you’re meeting your body’s water needs. And if you’re feeling indigestion, you might also want to sip on some lemon water or unsweetened ginger tea.
» Tune In
You should eat slowly and pay attention to your body’s signals. Make sure that you stop eating when full, even if you have not finished your meal. Keep in mind that eating at a slower pace will help you curb your portions, and you will feel more satisfied.
» Refuel with Protein
You should focus on eating a full serving of protein at each meal. Note that this may take some practice as most people eat nowhere near that. Also, having protein within half an hour of your toning session will boost your metabolism, helping you form lean muscle.
» Go Back to Healthy Foods
You may feel the temptation to lower your calories the next day in order to make up for what you ate the day before. However, keep in mind that this will only leave you feeling unsatisfied and might even trigger more overindulgence, and you don’t want that. Instead, go back to eating healthy as soon as possible and load up on fresh fruit and veggies.
Also, focus on balanced meals and snacks with all three macronutrients. Some simple guidelines and tips include:
- Keep your snacks smaller than a meal
- Make half of your plate fresh vegetables
- Rely on lean animal or plant-based protein sources
» Get Rid of Leftovers
If you are the host, it is best to pack a doggy bag for your guests. In contrast, if you are at someone else’s place, politely decline any leftovers that your host may offer.
Light Meals from Brent’s Deli to Get You Back on Track
If you want a reset after a Thanksgiving meal and want to eat a balanced diet after Thanksgiving, you can try these light yet delicious meals from Brent’s Deli.
» Hearty Salads
You can get all the nutritious goodies and proteins from Brent’s Deli hearty salads packed with veggies like lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, broccoli, and carrots. You will love their Chinese Chicken Salad with hand-shredded chicken breast, cashews, crispy rice noodles, sliced almonds, and scallions.
Another excellent salad option is their Tuna Avocado Split. You can savor a generous scoop of white meat tuna salad served with fresh coleslaw and egg salad on a green bed of crisp items with avocado and sliced tomatoes.
» Homemade Soups
If you are a soup lover, you will like their Matzo Ball Soup, offering a homemade, light-textured matzo ball in a tasty and hearty bowl of nutritious chicken noodle soup.
Their Mish Mosh soup is another delicacy. You will like a kreplach and matzo ball served in delicious chicken broth with rice, carrots, noodles and chicken.
» Omelets
Brent’s Deli also offers a slew of omelets ideal for starting your day on a healthy note. Their Ultimate Omelet is loaded with mushrooms, avocado, onions, and Muenster cheese. You can also try their Fresh Spinach Omelet.
Eating veggie omelets is also a great way to start the day, and it is the perfect vehicle for starting your kids on veggies after the big meal.
» Wraps
The Healthy Breakfast Wrap from Brent’s Deli packs in real foods like egg whites, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and turkey bacon in a whole wheat tortilla. You can also go meatless with their popular veggie wraps, featuring daikon, raw zucchini, carrots, creamy hummus, balsamic marinated beets, dill pickles, arugula, and sunflower sprouts.
The Bottom Line
Thanksgiving is a wonderful and exciting day filled with family, celebrations, fellowship and delicious food. However, a day centered on food, desserts, and booze can present a big challenge for those who are looking to reach health and wellness goals.
Rather than feeling guilty, stressed or anxious, try these tips and tricks for a healthier and less-stressful Thanksgiving holiday and reset if you have overindulged. If you are looking for light meals and snacks after the holiday, you can try some yummy delights at Brent’s Deli.
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