It's that time of year, Time to show how thankful we are by gorging ourselves on food until our belts burst. For us low carbers there will be at some point a potluck, buffet, or feast filled with everything we shouldn't want to eat. Its inevitable. At the first thanksgiving the Indians weren't showing us to grow Atkins bars, trust me. Be prepared to be surrounded by temptation. Some times with our different jobs and friends you may even have several parties in one week. Today was the first Thanksgiving of the season for me. My work had its annual potluck. They provide the turkey and potatoes and everyone brings everything else. Its a lot of fun to see what everyone brings, but it can also be torture.
So what do we eat at this time of year? Here some items that have a very good chance of showing up that you can focus on.
Turkey- Pretty much guaranteed. Its low/no carb and so you can eat as much as you like, the down side is you will be sleep drugged through the rest of the day.
Salad- Its obvious, but it fills your plate.
Broccoli Salad- Seems like a staple for a pot luck. Someone will usually make it, and depending on their recipe it can be pretty low carb. Try a little. If it not too sweet your probably OK.
Fruit- If it the low sugar kind go for it.
Green Beans Casserole- It's not the lowest in carbs, but its not the worst either.
So what do we eat at this time of year? Here some items that have a very good chance of showing up that you can focus on.
Turkey- Pretty much guaranteed. Its low/no carb and so you can eat as much as you like, the down side is you will be sleep drugged through the rest of the day.
Salad- Its obvious, but it fills your plate.
Broccoli Salad- Seems like a staple for a pot luck. Someone will usually make it, and depending on their recipe it can be pretty low carb. Try a little. If it not too sweet your probably OK.
Fruit- If it the low sugar kind go for it.
Green Beans Casserole- It's not the lowest in carbs, but its not the worst either.
Beware the silent killer. Ham. Not all ham is bad. Matter of fact most is good and low in carbs, but if you happen to get Honeybaked Ham or one that has a sugar coat on it, they can be very carb heavy and contain a lot of sugars. So beware. They see innocent enough, but turkey may be much safer.
Oh and of course, just avoid the dessert table. The only thing you will get from going near it is remorse.
Anyone else have any good tips?
