We know exactly what you will be eating for dinner Thursday, and how much of it.
It’s okay. Even the strictest weight loss plans allow for an occasional “cheat dinner,” and Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to schedule one. Enjoy it. Get back on track. It’s not about giving up every meal to the devil of hunger. You can make smart choices for many meals, including those that contain leftovers from Thanksgiving.
Try these Men’s Health-endorsed recipes that are based on turkey. You can enjoy the taste of turkey whenever you want, even for breakfast, without having to eat Thanksgiving dinner 17 times in a row or worrying about your waistline. For more delicious meal ideas that will help you reach your health goals, check out the Metashred Diet from Men’s Health.
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What you will want:
2 slices turkey
1 whole wheat tortilla
Two slices of cooked turkey bacon
Blended greens, 3/4 cup
3 slices avocado
Reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese, 2 tbsp
You can do it yourself:
Add remaining ingredients, then arrange turkey slices on the tortilla. Fold the outside edges in and then roll.
Per serving: 407 calories, 27 g of protein, 32 grams of carbohydrates (10 g of fiber), and 24 g fat
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What you will want:
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion diced
Floor turkey breast, 1 pound
One can diced tomatos with jalapenos
Drain 1 can of each garbanzo beans, black beans and kidney beans (10.5 ounces).
Low-sodium chicken broth in a 14 ounce can
Use 1/4 teaspoon of each salt and cumin
Use 1/8 tsp of cinnamon scorching sauce as a style
You can do it yourself:
Heat oil to medium low. Add onion, and cook until smooth (about three to five minutes). Add the turkey and cook for about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, juice and spices. Stir, bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Serves 6. (Freeze leftovers to save $5 and take them as lunch.
Per serving: 293 calories, 31 g of protein, 32 grams of carbohydrates (11 g fibre), and 5 g of fat
How to Carve a Turkey
What you will want:
2 Tbsp of cranberry relish
1 whole wheat tortilla
3 slices turkey
Muenster cheese, 1 piece
Blended greens, 3/4 cup
You can do it yourself:
Fold cranberry relish into the center of the tortilla. Add the turkey and other ingredients. Roll up the turkey, folding in the edges.
Per serving: 311 calories, 24 g of protein, 40 grams of carbohydrates (3 g fibre), and 11 g of fat
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What you will want:
2 eggs
1 slice turkey, diced
Reduced-fat Mexican cheese mix, 1 Tbsp
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You can do it yourself:
Mix 2 eggs well with a fork. Add the rest of the ingredients. Nuke the eggs for 2 minutes 30 seconds, or until they are set. Servings: 1.
Per serving: 237 calories, 16 g of protein, 3g of carbohydrates (0g fiber), and 18g fat
