Thanksgiving recipes: Delicious and healthy options

Create a healthy Thanksgiving Day menu with these Thanksgiving recipes.

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for family, friends, good health and great food. This year, instead of serving the old standbys — turkey smothered in gravy, candied yams, buttered corn and pumpkin pie — try healthier recipes.

The following healthy Thanksgiving recipes have all of the taste, but less fat, calories and sodium. So serve up a fresh approach to healthy eating this Thanksgiving.

Soups and salads

Turkey and stuffing

Side dishes

Bread and muffins

Healthy desserts

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Oct. 29, 2011

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