About.com Health: Darn You, Turkey

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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor Yes, I did it. I took a shot at the most prized bird of the dinner table. But that's only because no other foul seems to have such power over me. One sniff of a Thanksgiving dinner, and the next thing you know I'm rubbing my too-full belly while curled up in front of Aunt Barbara and Uncle Tom's fireplace. 5-Star Turkey Rub This year, though, I'll be helping with Thanksgiving back at home. I'm going to suggest that we season the bird with this mix instead of opting for the traditional butter slathering to make the allure of seconds one that I don't have to worry as much about fighting off. In the Kitchen: Low-Carb Stuffing Recipe Sugar-Free Cranberry Chutney Recipe Low-Fat Mashed Potatoes For Those With Food Allergies A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Triumph Over Turkey Day Making healthy Thanksgiving meal changes is a plus, of course -- but that doesn't mean that there won't be a few among us who still overdo it. Use these tips so you won't be one of them. Eat This, Not That: Calorie-Saving Holiday Switches Fend Off a Food Pusher Why the Pilgrims Wished They Had Sneakers After the last bite inevitably come two questions: Where are my elastic-banded comfy pants, and how am I going to burn this all off? If the latter is a concern for you, use this calculator to figure out just how far you'll need to walk to remove that green bean casserole from your hips. Run? Find a Turkey Trot Near You Holiday Weight Management Survival Guide Benefit from Showing Gratitude How appreciative we should be for a day on which eating a slice of pie is a sign of showing thanks. Here, though, is a calorie-free way to channel that energy every day throughout the year -- it may even help you become better at adapting to life's stressors, big and small. How Gratitude Helps Relieve Stress Readers Respond: What Are You Most Grateful For? Health Ads Turkey Health Food Thanksgiving Menu Thanksgiving Recipe Oven Roasted Turkey Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Home Remedies for Sick Kids What Could it Be Other Than COPD? Ecourse: Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Partner Says, "Herpes Not From Me" Airport Scanners and Phobias   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com How Many Calories Are in That Turkey Leg? Decode Your Symptoms Drug Info at Your Fingertips Advertisement