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mykpart

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1. It's only one day a year.

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Sat Nov 17, 2012, 07:06 AM

Nov 2012

But if you're the cook, make what you want. Do gentle modifications. Use whole grains in your stuffing. Mash sweet potatoes without sugar or butter, and skip the marshmallows. Have fresh vegetables instead of heavy casseroles. Or have some of both. Leave the skins on the white potatoes you mash, and leave out the butter. Mostly just make it a day everyone can enjoy.

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The question of healthy diet vs. family desire for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. [View all] Denninmi Nov 2012 OP

It's only one day a year. mykpart Nov 2012 #1

It's one meal and it's a celebration of sorts. You could scale it back so Arkansas Granny Nov 2012 #2

I would prepare a free range Tofurky LARED Nov 2012 #3

I agree with what others have said above Tobin S. Nov 2012 #4

I would make a variety of both healthy and traditional foods... hlthe2b Nov 2012 #5

Every family has different traditions brokechris Nov 2012 #6

Make the traditionals and set aside healthier items for yourself riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #7

If you are the cook and willing to make modifications...you have your answer. mnhtnbb Nov 2012 #8

One day won't kill you. Pop open a bottle of wine for breakfast and don't worry about it. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #9