There's only few times a year where filling your belly until you're ready to bust is a good idea—or at least socially acceptable. Make the most of your Thanksgiving binge with food weblog Eating The Road's guide to gorging.
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Obviously eating your way through the Thanksgiving line could yield rather anti-social results later on, but just in case you want to pig out like a pro, Eating The Road's got plenty of tips to help expand your stomach and get your body ready for what's about to take place. Their guide is actually about getting the most from an all-you-can-eat buffet, but clearly your Thanksgiving feast isn't all that different:
Meals leading up to the buffet have been debated for ages. My recommendations are a large dinner the night before consisting mostly of light breads and vegetables to expand the stomach. It is also advantageous to drink plenty of liquids, preferably water. This also varies greatly on what time of day your buffet meal is going to be. For a breakfast buffet your larger meal should be the lunch prior with a small dinner. The morning of I would suggest a very small meal containing some sugar in order to get your metabolism up and running. Eat nothing more throughout the day. Liquids are advised, preferably water, as almost a mandatory health concern due to the high sodium content you are about to consume.
Hit up Eating The Road's full guide for more tips on eating your way through buffet lines (and Thanksgiving dinners) of all shapes and sizes. Do you consider yourself a pro at getting the most bang for your Thanksgiving dinner buck (without feeling sick afterward)? Sound off with your best tips for making the most of your meal in the comments.
The All-Inclusive All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Guide [Eating the Road via The Consumerist]