Thanksgiving recipes: Delicious and healthy options
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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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