Doctors Reveal The Damage That 1 Day Of Thanksgiving Food Can Do
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Can just one meal can hurt heart health, gut health and weight loss goals? We have mostly good news for you.
Part of what makes Thanksgiving so special is that many of the foods on the table are only enjoyed during this particular meal — and you get to have them all at the same time! But if you have health goals in mind, a heavy meal like the Thanksgiving feast can bring up conflicting feelings.
For example, if your doctor has told you that you need to cut back on saturated fat because your cholesterol is high, will digging into the macaroni and cheese and turkey actually impact your heart? Or if you’re trying to lose weight in a healthy way, will not counting calories for one meal undo all your hard work of maintaining a slight calorie deficit the rest of the time?