LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Did you know that the average person consumes 4,000 to 6,000 calories on Christmas Day alone? The recommended average calorie intake is 1,600 to 3,000 calories, based on age, gender and activity level.
Registered dietitian Kristen Rowe has some alternatives you might want to consider when planning our your holiday feast.
Appetizers and Drinks
Candied nuts (2 oz.)
380 calories, 34 g. fat, 150 mg. sodium
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Popcorn ball
151 calories, 4 g. fat, 167 mg. sodium
Eggnog (1 cup)
340 calories, 19 g. fat, 137 mg. sodium
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Apple Cider
115 calories, 0 g. fat, 10 mg. sodium
Side Items
Candied Yams (½ cup)
370 calories, 8 g. fat, 179 mg. sodium
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Roasted Potatoes (1/2 cup)
95 calories, 4 g. fat, 128 mg. sodium
Cornbread Stuffing (1 cup)
430 calories, 30 g. fat, 1028 mg. sodium
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Rice Pilaf (1 cup)
170 calories, 9 g. fat, 820 mg. sodium
Green Bean Casserole (1 cup)
142 calories, 8 g. fat, 439 mg. sodium
Main Course
Prime Rib (8 oz.)
600 calories, 40 g. fat, 400 mg. sodium
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Turkey, white meat with no skin (8 oz.)
264 calories, 4 g. fat, 144 mg. sodium
Dessert
Fruit cake (1 slice)
420 calories, 14 g. fat, 100 mg. sodium
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Sweet Potato Pie
280 calories, 10 g. fat, 200 mg. sodium
Rowe also recommends to never arrive hungry to a Christmas dinner, eat slowly, stick to small portions and use a small plate. And don't forget to incorporate some sort of exercise into your Christmas day routine! Even something as simple as taking a walk around the neighborhood with your family will benefit you in the long run.