Good nutrition on the holidays: Isn’t that an oxymoron? Annette Maggi, MS RD, Senior Director of Nutrition, NuVal LLC

At this time of year, with Thanksgiving marking the beginning of the holiday “season,” you will undoubtedly see many articles in magazines, on websites, in blogs about how to make your Thanksgiving meal the most nutritious possible.  Focus on white meat, skim the fat off the gravy, use egg whites in your pies. .. on and on.

But you won’t hear it from me and you won’t hear it here.

Here’s why:

It’s important to make intentional food choices on a day-to-day basis, ones that are intended to feed the nutrition needs of you and your family.  Now, with NuVal Scores, you have the skill power to do just that. 

But the holidays are an opportunity to enjoy the true indulgence of food.  To sit around a table with your loved ones and savor in the flavors that for many of us only come on this one day a year.  To enjoy the food traditions that your family has (my mother-in-law always makes green bean casserole).  Taste every bite.  Relish in every flavor.  Thanksgiving has a rich heritage for our country as do the foods that are served in celebration.  Enjoy them.  Be lulled by the power of the tradition.

The day after Thanksgiving?  Back to intentional, nutritious food choices.  And, perhaps,a little shopping. . .
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at NuVal LLC dedicated to helping consumers make more nutritious choices, one food at a time.