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Seven Ways To Cut Calories And Stress At Thanksgiving
By Constance Weygandt, Fri Dec 9th

From Thanksgiving to Christmas, increased stress and overeatingare a part of life in our society. Due to increased stresslevels, we are more likely to eat for emotional reasons. Thesmells in our homes, on Thanksgiving day, stir up childhoodmemories of happy times spent with family and friends. This canbe a wonderful time of the year and with a few tips, we canmanage both emotional needs and caloric intake.

Have soup as a first course. There are many soups which you canprepare, days in advance, and heat through just beforeThanksgiving dinner. One of my favorites is a pumpkin soup. Iuse pumpkin puree as a base. I substitute condensed milk forcream and flavor it with allspice and ginger. You can add alittle nonfat sour cream and some sliced almonds for garnish, ifyou like.

Have an extra slice of turkey. Turkey is packed with nutritionand lower in calories than most other meats. Just don't eat theskin. Instead of having one portion each of yams, potatoes andstuffing - have an extra slice of turkey. Allocate your yams,potatoes and stuffing so that together they equal one portion.

Try a simpler yam recipe. Instead of the yam casserole withmarshmallows, pineapple and all of the extra calories, try abaked yam this year. If you cannot do without the extra sweet,slice yams in a casserole dish. Add a little water and sprinklewith real maple syrup. They are sweet and delicious but lesscalories.

Try a green bean salad. Instead of the traditional green beancasserole, (You all know the one I'm talking about.),try a greenbean salad. A simple one uses drained, canned

Herbed Mushrooms with White Wine
Mushrooms are sauteed with your favorite herbs and white wine. Mmm!

Great for gifts for co-workers and friends.

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This Indian dish combines fresh spinach and ricotta in a creamy curry. Use paneer if you can find it! It is absolutely wonderful with basmati rice or naan (Indian flat bread). The key is in the spices, which you can find at an Indian grocery.

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This recipe comes from an Amish family who package this treat for gifts to friends and neighbors every Christmas. It is truly the tastiest, easiest, and most foolproof caramel corn recipe you'll ever find!

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Grilled cheese with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos-- tastier than the original!

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The goodness of whole wheat in a snickerdoodle!

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Ooey gooey good! Never a leftover. You can also add finely chopped onions, soy sauce, etc.

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This almond flavored smoothie is a great way to get your day started. Feel free to try different flavors of yogurt.

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This is a really good lentil soup recipe I created based on the favorite German Lentil Soup which has been served for years at Karl Ratzsch's in Milwaukee. Serves a small crowd, tastes great the next day, and freezes well. Garnish with croutons.

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This is a great make-ahead pasta salad!

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This is a good recipe to use when you have ripe apples in autumn.

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Kentucky bourbon gives a kick to this southern classic.

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Simply a quick recipe for tasty guacamole! Great with tortilla chips or as a topping for Mexican foods!

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This is just a good old-fashioned Sloppy Joe recipe. Just slap some on a bun and enjoy!

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Almost like a cupcake. If you want more chocolate and/or more sweetness, you might try adding chocolate chips.

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My son in-law makes this salad during the summer. It is so refreshing on a hot day.

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If you really want an all-out fancy restaurant style tiramisu with all the fixin's this is the one. People will speak of this for years to come. You can also make it in a bowl like a trifle!

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Mix the dough in your bread machine and bake in the oven. A versatile Middle Eastern style flat bread that you can serve with lunch or dinner.

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These candies are so cute and are also easy enough for small children to help prepare. Use tiny colored jelly beans or Easter colored candy-coated chocolate pieces to decorate nests.

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A fresh, easy way to use up your garden tomatoes. Mix and match different varieties of tomatoes for this salsa. It will keep well for several days in the refrigerator.

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This is a traditional Pad Thai recipe used by a friend's mother. You can use chicken, pork, beef, tofu, or a combination. You may want to start with less pepper, and work your way up.

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A light and cool topping vaguely resembling Bavarian cream.

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This is a delicious recipe for ham and potato soup that a friend gave to me. It is very easy and the great thing about it is that you can add additional ingredients, more ham, potatoes, etc and it still turns out great.

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To make Chocolate Lady Fingers, substitute 3/4 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for the all-purpose flour.

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Very tasty and fluffy quiche. Easy to prepare. You'll love it. The spinach can be substituted for any fresh or frozen vegetable.

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I have made this for many whom have given it the title. This takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. Please note: for those who do not wish to use bacon, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter for the bacon grease and continue with the recipe. (I generally serve this soup as a special treat as it is not recommended for people counting calories.)

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Ready made pizza crust topped with pesto sauce and cheeses, cut in pickup-size pieces.

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This is a quick and easy curry stir-fry made with chicken, zucchini, red bell pepper and carrot. Coconut milk and curry paste make an irresistible sauce. No need to go out to eat, as this dish is ready in about 20 minutes!

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This is one of my favorite 'stand by' recipes. I keep the ingredients on hand to make a quick, delicious, satisfying meal.

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Everything in this salad is fresh, except the bread! Prepare this salad by using a loaf of artisan bread or rosemary bread that is a touch stale. If your bread is too fresh, toast it until it is about half as dried and crunchy as a crouton.

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green beans, alittle olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a few slices of freshgarlic. It adds a nice, tart touch to the dinner and is lesscalories.

Try to reduce sugar amounts in recipes. Cut the amount of sugar,called for, in fruit pie by one third to one half. I'vealways done this and prefer the taste. Start with one third lessand see if it is to your taste. I get compliments on my pies,regularly. The sugar will not be missed.

Try alternatives to heavy fats in recipes. For a pumpkin pierecipe, use an egg substitute and condensed milk instead of eggsand milk. Try using nonfat sour cream and one half the butternormally used in your mashed potatoes. In your stuffing recipe,add a little less butter and a little more chicken broth.

Cook only your favorite foods. Do you really need to prepare allof the dishes you made, last year? Decide which traditionaldishes you really can't do without and make them. For me, it isthe stuffing that my dad made, before me, and my grandmothermade, before him.

Follow as many of these tips as you like. If you choose only afew, you will be decreasing your caloric intake and stress.Balance the more traditional, higher calorie, dishes with someof the simpler, lower calorie, dishes. By choosing not to makeevery dish that your mother or grandmother used to make, youwill be creating less stress for yourself. Involve the wholefamily in the decision making of what is to be served and thepreparation of the meal. Reduce the calories and the stress. Youwill be thankful for it.

About the author:Constance Weygandt is an author, speaker and balance mentor. Formore information on stress reduction, visit her website athttp://www.balancedwellnessonline.com