Happy Thanksgiving!

Today we celebrate Thanksgiving and everyone is probably running around excited to celebrate the holiday. However, while you enjoy yourself with the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thanksgiving feast, family reunions, Turkey Bowl, and Black Friday sales, please make sure that you don’t fall victim to common health perils during this holiday. From preparation of the Thanksgiving spread to the actual meal itself celebrating the holiday may become more painful than fun! Here are a few tips to save yourself a trip to the Emergency.

Here are some interesting numbers about the holidays:

There are a number of ways to enjoy Thanksgiving while being healthy. Plan ahead and try to find the balance with a few Thanksgiving treats. No need to be afraid of knowing the calories as there are also ways to take control of those numbers.

Contrary to general belief, healthy foods can and should also taste just as amazing as their counterpart. Not to mention eating healthy will make you feel amazing, too without the worries of the health of those you’re having your Thanksgiving meal with. Generally, foods loaded with sugar, salt, and processed ingredients can make you feel blissful with the burst of flavors on your tongue but only to leave you feeling terrible later on. So what’s not to like with healthier options?

At Thanksgiving, there are a lot of things we are incredibly grateful for including delicious treats, time off work, reuniting with family and friends and so much more. However, the holiday rush, life, and its daily stressors can redirect our focus on gratitude. Thanksgiving may be challenging for some but gratitude has proven mental health benefits. So if you’re looking for its benefits and ways of cultivating it, we got you.

While Thanksgiving can have its pitfalls, above all, enjoy your family and friends. I am so thankful for those around me and, of course, for my son, Walker. Happy Thanksgiving!

Author

Jenna Wishnew Dr Wishnew is a Board Certified General Surgeon practicing in the North Texas area She specializes in general surgery, gastroparesis, wound care, vein concerns and robotic surgery.