6 Ways to Take Fat & Calories Out of Your Thanksgiving Menu

1. Turkey. Remove skin before serving. Add a little olive oil, lemon, and herbs.
2. Baked Ham. Remove skin before serving. Top with apple juice and Dijon mustard, not butter.
3. Pumpkin Pie. Use egg whites/substitutes and fat-free evaporated milk for the filling.
4. Vegetables. Instead of creamy sauce or butter, roast veggies with herbs and vinaigrette.
5. Stuffing. Use canola oil, a fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth, egg whites and whole-grain bread.
6. Mashed Potatoes. Use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream. Use low-fat sour cream instead of butter.


Low-Fat/Low-Calorie Holiday Sides
1. Sweet Potatoes. Use low-fat milk, not heavy cream. Use low-fat sour cream, not butter. Recipe
2. Potato Pancakes. Use egg whites instead of whole eggs. Bake, don't fry.
3. Broccoli and Cheddar Kugel
4. French Onion Vegetable Dip

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