"The commonly cited statistic is that the average American will consume more than 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day alone. That’s according to the Calorie Control Council, which represents the people who bring you diet foods. After thinking about how much 4,500 calories really is, I was skeptical of the claim. I decided to create a gluttonous Thanksgiving feast of traditional foods and count the calories along the way (with the help of several online calorie counters). Here’s what I found." - Read more via projects.nytimes.com
This is a great little article to expose just how much you might end up eating on Thanksgiving. I also appreciate the explanation on why you feel so crappy after overeating.
I'm curious, will you be paying attention to your calorie intake on Thanksgiving? Leave a comment and let me know.
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