Thanksgiving Leftover Tips from the Experts at WebMD, PubMed, Forbes, Womens Health, and more.,

MASTER YOUR LEFTOVERS.

Stop the 4-day food coma. Turn your feast into high-performance fuel. This is how you 'Krush-It.'

Level 1

The Safety Protocol

2 HOURS

The time limit from table to fridge. Bacteria multiply rapidly between 40-140°F (4-60°C).

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2 INCHES

Max depth for storing leftovers. Shallow containers help food cool faster, preventing bacterial growth.

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4 DAYS

The maximum time to eat leftovers. After this, your food becomes a science experiment. Don't risk it.

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Level 2

The 'Macro-Hack'

Stop re-creating the feast. Deconstruct and rebuild your plate like an engineer.

Typical Build Expert Build

Protein is the key. Prioritize lean turkey. Carbs are a must, but focus on complex ones like sweet potatoes. Healthy fats aid recovery.

Level 3

Creative Transformation

Flavor fatigue is real. An expert is a culinary alchemist. Stop reheating. Start recreating.

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Myth vs. Fact

The science vs. the silly-science so you can use this knowledge as an edge.

MYTH: "TURKEY TRYPTOPHAN"

  • Tryptophan in Turkey
  • Causes Drowsiness
  • Feel Sleepy

The truth is, chicken and cheese have more tryptophan. It's not the turkey making you sleepy.

FACT: "CARB COMA"

  • Eat Massive Carbs
  • Huge Insulin Spike
  • Tryptophan gets "fast pass" to brain
  • Feel Sleepy

A massive carb intake causes an insulin surge, which helps tryptophan cross the blood-brain barrier.

Final Tip

Post-Harvest Supply

This final tip is psychological. Your body is not a garbage can. We are programmed to finish what's in front of us. Reclaim control.

Set Your Hard Boundaries

MISSION: FREEZE (DAY 3)

If you can't eat it, freeze it. A strategic kitchen inventory decision.

Learn the Psychology

MISSION: TOSS (DAY 5)

The 4-day rule is absolute. Get it out before it's a strategic health decision. You are back in control.

Reclaim Control

Master Your Leftovers. Eat Smart. Live Well.

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