Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Crunching Thanksgiving's Numbers


Whether you will be cooking or just eating, it's never to early to start planning for your Thanksgiving dinner.  Conscious "spending" will go a long way with damage control!  How long would it take to "burn off" this Sweet Potato Casserole?  Read on.... 
The values below are averages based on a 155-pound person. Turkey, at about 150 calories for a 4-ounce (skinless) serving, it’s hands-down a healthy choice. From The Food Network.
Starters
•    6 stuffed mushrooms = 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
 Stay tuned for recipes to "lighten the load" on your favorites!   ~Rachel