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Here are our 5 helpful tips:
- Get Active. Exercise before Thanksgiving dinner to create a calorie deficit. Use the 4-day weekend to get even more extra exercise in for the week.
- Eat Breakfast. Eating a small healthy meal in the morning can help you better control your appetite later.
- Lighten Up & Watch Portions. Use sugar substitutes like Stevia in place of regular sugar, fat-free yogurt in place of sour cream. Skip seconds and choose healthier options at the buffet.
- Eat Slowly. Put down the fork between bites and really savor each mouthful to avoid overeating.
- Go Easy on Alcohol. Alcohol is loaded with extra calories. Choose a non-alcoholic drink or have a glass of water between alcoholic drinks.
Hearty Carrot Soup
Created by Chef Andy Matsuda

Ingredients
½ package of Skinny Noodles Spaghetti or Angel Hair
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 onion, sliced
1 Tbsp butter
2 C water
2 C soy milk
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 tsp olive oil or cream
Rinse well and drain Skinny Noodles; cut into approx. 6-inch length and set aside. Heat butter in a medium saucepan and sauté the carrots and onions for a few minutes; add water and cook until carrots/onions are soft. Add Skinny Noodles to the pan and using a hand-held blender, blend the mixture until smooth. Add soy milk, seasoning and olive oil or cream, mix well and serve hot. Garnish with croutons if desired.
Per Serving: 118 calories, 7g fat, 8mg cholesterol, 10g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 4g protein (WW Points Plus: 3)
And after Thanksgiving Day, use the leftover turkey to create a quick, light, and satisfying soup with Skinny Rice. If you overindulged Thanksgiving Day, this soup with less than 100 calories gives you a chance to make up for the calorie and carb overload.
Chicken & Skinny "Rice" Soup
Perfect made with Holiday leftover turkey!

Ingredients
8 C low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 C water
2 8 oz. packages Skinny "Rice" Shirataki
1 small chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (or turkey breast)
1 cup kale*, thick stems removed and leaves chopped
*Substitute baby spinach leaves if desired
Made with chicken breast and Skinny "Rice," Per Serving: 98 calories, 4g fat, 14mg cholesterol, 9g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 10g protein
Eat right and have a "Souper" Thanksgiving with these recipes. Above all else, remember to focus on the family and friends -- not the food. Be grateful for life's blessings!
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