Healthy Thanksgiving Foods

Some people associate Thanksgiving with over-eating on rich, delicious, homemade foods...oh ok, everyone thinks of Thanksgiving that way! And, to some extent, that is healthy. Celebration, relaxation, meals with family and friends - these are all very healthy and wonderful parts of life.

But did you know that many of the traditional Thanksgiving foods are quite healthy as well?

• turkey white meat
• cranberries
• sweet potatoes
• pumpkins
• carrots, peas, green beans, broccoli

That's the good news! The next step is to avoid over-indulging so much so that you can still enjoy the football games, great company and spirit of the holiday.

Check out this article for the healthy Thanksgiving foods to include on your table this Thursday:

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/11/17/Thanksgiving-foods-are-some-of-the-healthiest/UPI-43321321582377/

What are you thankful for this year? I am thankful for my 3-week old healthy baby. I am also thankful that I can still write full sentences on the smallest amount of sleep I've ever had in a 3-week period. Ah, life with a newborn.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dining Services is closed for Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your holiday break. While you are away, enjoy your favorite meals from home and check out these tips for staying healthy during Thanksgiving:

• Start Thanksgiving day with some exercise (A Turkey Trot 5K or a visit to your old gym in your hometown)
• Eat & enjoy your favorite foods. Indulge but be conscious of portions.
• Remember that leftovers are part of Thanksgiving's fun
• Eat slowly, enjoy your friends and family

Dining Services re-opens on Sunday, November 28th.

Check: http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/hours.asp for hours. See you then!

Thanksgiving Lunch TODAY in Dining restaurants

I LOVE THANKSGIVING! Please join Dining Services' restaurants today for a Thanksgiving feast, going on now! Here is a preview of what you'll get at Pines & Cafe Ventanas.