Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate family, friends, amazing food and healthy living — all things to be grateful for. When it comes to the holiday meal, you don’t have to give up taste to make it healthy. You can prepare a mouthwatering meal that’s heart-healthy, cancer-fighting and easy on your waistline with some simple substitutions. Here are some suggestions to lower the unhealthy fat and calorie content of your big holiday meal.
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November 25, 2014