Thanksgiving means a host of classic American dishes — roasted turkey, creamy green-bean casserole, sweet, squishy cranberry sauce and warm, fluffy stuffing. But this annual feast sometimes comes with a side of guilt, as one more slice of pumpkin pie may call for loosening your belt or taking a long nap.
Here’s a list of some Thanksgiving favorites — not to deter you from indulging in the fervor of a family feast but as a way to know what you’re eating and enjoy it.
For college students, the holiday also means new movie releases and sometimes turkey-themed walks and runs for charity during the weekend. Whether you’re going home or staying in East Lansing, Thanksgiving is a chance to eat a home-cooked meal and escape the fast-paced nature of college life. And, if you’re lucky, you might even score some leftovers.
Turkey (back, meat and skin roasted) – 1 cup chopped or diced
340 calories, 20.1g fat, 37.2g protein
Homemade mashed potatoes (made with whole milk and butter) – 1 cup
237 calories, 8.9g fat, 3.9g protein
Cranberry sauce (canned, sweetened) – 1 slice, approximately 1/2-inch thick
86 calories, .1g fat, .1g protein
Green-bean casserole (traditional recipe from Kraft Foods: French cut green beans, condensed cream of mushroom soup, Cheez Whiz cheese dip, fried onions) – 1/8 of casserole
190 calories, 11g fat, 7g protein
Homemade pumpkin pie – 1/8 of 9” diameter
316 calories, 14.4g fat, 7g protein
Homemade stuffing – 1/2 cup
178 calories, 8.6g fat, 3.2g protein
Sources: www.thecaloriecounter.com, www.calorie-count.com
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