Burning Off High Calorie Foods: Thanksgiving Edition by Dana Angelo White in Thanksgiving, November 15, 2011
It probably comes as no surprise that a Thanksgiving meal can pack in tons of extra calories. What’s really eye-opening is how much exercise you need to burn those calories. Don’t get us wrong, Thanksgiving dinner is a meal to be savored; just keep some of these numbers in mind before you pile those goodies too high in your plate.
Crunching the Numbers
The values below are averages based on a 155-pound person. We left turkey off of the list below on purpose. At about 150 calories for a 4-ounce (skinless) serving, it’s hands-down a healthy choice.
Starters
• 6 stuffed mushrooms (made with cheese and meat) = 350 calories = 1 hour of belly dancing
• 1 serving spinach-artichoke dip = 320 calories = 35 minutes of sit ups
Sides
• ¼ cup gravy = 50 calories = 15 minutes of vigorous house cleaning
• 1 cup stuffing = 350 calories =2 hours of yoga
• 1 cup green bean casserole = 400 calories = 45 minutes of push ups
• 1 cup sweet potato casserole = 500 calories = 45 minutes of jogging (10 minute mile pace)
Desserts
• 1 slice pumpkin pie = 400 calories = 45 minutes of basketball
• 1 serving apple pie a la mode = 575 calories = 1 hour 10 minutes of spinning
• 1 slice pecan pie = 500 calories = 1 hour of high impact aerobics
Damage Control
We don’t want to scare you away from the dinner table. Use these tips to enjoy your turkey day meal without getting stuffed.
• Truly pay attention to portions.
• Keep calories from alcohol to a minimum.
• Share dessert with a relative.
• Get an extra workout in before you start your post-turkey day holiday shopping.
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Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana’s full bio »
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana’s full bio »
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