Mayo Clinic Minute: How to make healthy food choices during the holidays

During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits.

Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says that by paying attention to how much you eat and how often, you can make healthy food choices during the holidays.

Sit down. Enjoy your holiday meal, says Mayo Clinic dietitian Andrea Delgado.

She says overindulging during the holidays can be a tipping point for some.

One strategy includes weighing your options and making choices.

But what about that pumpkin pie?
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