11/26/2025
🍗 How to Load Your Thanksgiving Plate with Protein (So You Actually Feel Full!) — from LifeWell
Thanksgiving plates can turn into a carb mountain real fast — rolls, stuffing, potatoes, mac & cheese… you get it.
But if you want to feel satisfied and avoid the 3 p.m. nap attack, here’s how to build a protein-forward plate:
🥩 Start with your protein first.
Turkey, ham, roast beef — whatever your family serves, put that on your plate before anything else. A solid 3–6 oz helps stabilize blood sugar and keeps you full.
🍳 Don’t forget the sneaky protein options.
• Deviled eggs
• Shrimp cocktail
• Cheese + meat board bites
Small but mighty.
🫘 Add a fiber-friendly “sidekick.”
Roasted veggies, green beans, salad — these help your protein actually do its job and keep you full longer.
🥣 Protein swaps for your favs:
• Try Greek yogurt in mashed potatoes
• Add nuts to salads or veggies
• Mix a little extra turkey into stuffing
🍽️ Then build the rest of your plate around the stuff you REALLY love.
Protein first means fewer blood sugar spikes… and less feeling like you need to unbutton your jeans before dessert. 😅
Enjoy your Thanksgiving and stay full longer — your body will thank you!
🧡 Happy Holidays from LifeWell!
