Fuzzy Philosophy: Eating Healthy on Thanksgiving



Dear Cleo,

With Thanksgiving coming up, I want to make sure I eat healthily but still enjoy the holiday. Any advice on how to balance the two?

Sincerely, 

Health-Conscious in Houston

Dear Health-Conscious,

Ah, Thanksgiving! That wonderful time of year when we all gather around to celebrate the Pilgrims inventing turkey. I completely understand wanting to balance healthy eating with holiday feasting. After all, too many pumpkin pies can turn anyone into a round, orange gourd!

First, you must remember that the best way to eat healthily is to make sure your plate has all the food groups: fruits, vegetables, meats, and desserts. Start with dessert because it’s the tastiest part of the meal. Pumpkin pie is basically a vegetable, right? So, you’re already off to a good start!

Next, make sure to include a lot of green foods. This means green beans, broccoli, and that colorful, shiny green Jell-O mold Aunt Betty always brings. I think it’s made of vegetables too, or at least it wobbles like one!

Turkey is a healthy protein, so feel free to eat as much as you like, especially if it’s covered in gravy. Gravy is a liquid, and liquids are important for staying hydrated. Just like drinking water, but tastier.

And don’t forget the cranberry sauce! It’s fruit, so it’s basically like having a side of vitamins with your meal. Eat it straight from the can for maximum health benefits. The ridges make it look fancy!

Finally, for a balanced diet, make sure to have a good nap after dinner. Sleep is essential for digestion, and Thanksgiving naps are scientifically proven to be the best naps of all.

So there you have it! Eat your dessert first, pile on the green Jell-O, and don’t forget your turkey and gravy. Follow these tips, and you’ll be the healthiest Pilgrim at the table!

Fuzzily yours, 

Cleo



Are you looking for some advice? Email me your question at beastlybanterblog@gmail.com

Cleo is our lovable, confused advice columnist. In Fuzzy Philosophy with Cleo, which posts every Monday, she provides accidentally poignant advice, often misinterpreting situations in the most endearing ways. Cleo's columns are signed off with 'Fuzzily yours,' and she is also a dedicated mother to her son, Jia.

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