Americans love their Thanksgiving meals, indulging with delight in mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey and gravy.
Pile it on. Then sit back and wallow in guilt.
The average Thanksgiving meal boasts 3,000 calories, according to the American Council on Exercise.
“I can totally believe it,” said Chattanoogan Donna Rogers. “After all, with one protein and 12 other sides dishes with carbohydrates, sugars and fats, it’s little wonder.”
Lea Reagan, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Memorial Hospital, said once the meal is done, it’s a little late to start thinking about calories.