Every year people are asking me what not to eat for Thanksgiving. Here's a few good tips that may help with your high calorie Thanksgiving feast.

1. Instead of basting the turkey with fat, rub the turkey with olive oil; then baste with a low fat chicken stock and apple juice. Yum, Yum:)
2. If a recipe calls for cream or whole milk, substitute nonfat milk. Trust me, you won't know the difference.
3. Instead of adding fat to the stuffing, add herbs, onions, celery, and other yummy ingredients.
4. And always eat smaller portions of everything. If you have to eat all the goodies, try eating a few hours apart. That would be better way to regulate that blood sugar.

Any tips you'll like to share?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kevin Moses, BS, CSCS is a San Diego personal trainer and fitness coach specializing in helping individuals with strength training, sports conditioning and weight loss.