

As to the side dishes, consider a spinach salad
highlighted with pumpkin seeds or dried cranberries. Maybe use a bit of lime
juice and some pepper instead of a heavy dressing. This makes for a colorful and delicious
contrast to the turkey and stuffing.
Instead of your normal cheesy potatoes, how about serving
a nice butternut squash gratin? Lots of vitamin C and beta-carotene with a lot
less fat and carbs. Add some sage and apple slices to keep the flavor peaking.
You don't have to skip the traditional green bean dish,
either. Skip the onions and choose raisins, a dash of rice vinegar and a
dusting of shaved Parmesan cheese. This dish can really earn the rave reviews.

The annual bowl of cranberry dressing can be a lot
healthier if you add in pears and cherries and cut way back on the added sugar.
You still get that great sweet/tart flavor combo without the jolt of processed
sugar.
Speaking of processed sugar, consider substituting maple
syrup in your dishes that call for granulated sugar. It is a great alternative
in the candied carrots and most pies actually taste better with that hint of
maple. Your guests will wonder how you got so smart.
Your Thanksgiving dinner is not a place to think about
dieting. With a few of these small changes, though, you can serve a table of
wonderful dishes that all lean toward better health. Don't forget to be safe
after you eat – observe a respectful period of football watching after your
meal so that you don't strain a stomach muscle digesting all that good food!
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