Hidden Nutrition Gems in Your Thanksgiving Feast! By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Posted Tue, Nov 14, 2006, 11:21 am PST

1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Nov 14, 2006, 4:43 pm PST

Joy, you just described my typical Thanksgiving dinner. I had no idea about all the benefits. Also, thanks for the nutritional info on the different types of turkey meat. I plan on incorporating more of these ingredients into other dishes throughout the year.

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 10:58 am PST

Thank you for the positive spin on a much-maligned meal.Though I am actively working on eating healthier and losing weight, I plan to eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a smile on my face. Why ruin a special family day by stressing over every calorie or fat gram you eat? One day out of 365 will not make anyone fat!

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 10:59 am PST

Thank you for the positive spin on a much-maligned meal.Though I am actively working on eating healthier and losing weight, I plan to eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a smile on my face. Why ruin a special family day by stressing over every calorie or fat gram you eat? One day out of 365 will not make anyone fat!

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 11:18 am PST

Thanks for posting such positive and useful information just in time for us dieters to feel a little better about Thanksgiving! I wish you would have mentioned something about the various stuffings, I know they're fatty and carby but they can also be full of nutrition.

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 12:05 pm PST

How about providing the calorie, fat and sugar content in each of the additional foods? Although you indicate that the reader should be accountable for calories, fat, etc., it would be helpful for you to provide that information, or perhaps some healthier recipes for these traditional ingredients. Pecans may be nutritious, but the amount of sugar and fat contained in a homemade pecan pie will likely negate any benefit received from the pecan content, especially since the pecans have been cooked. Or suggest that an alternative to candied sweet potatoes would be to make mashed sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are just that, sweet! Why add sugar? There are so many great alternative recipes out there that cover all the main dishes in a Thanksgiving dinner. The column is definitely helpful in pointing out the benefits of some of the ingredients found in all our favorite dishes. What would be even more helpful are recipes for these dishes that are a healthier version than what Grandma used to make.

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 12:06 pm PST

How about providing the calorie, fat and sugar content in each of the additional foods? Although you indicate that the reader should be accountable for calories, fat, etc., it would be helpful for you to provide that information, or perhaps some healthier recipes for these traditional ingredients. Pecans may be nutritious, but the amount of sugar and fat contained in a homemade pecan pie will likely negate any benefit received from the pecan content, especially since the pecans have been cooked. Or suggest that an alternative to candied sweet potatoes would be to make mashed sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are just that, sweet! Why add sugar? There are so many great alternative recipes out there that cover all the main dishes in a Thanksgiving dinner. The column is definitely helpful in pointing out the benefits of some of the ingredients found in all our favorite dishes. What would be even more helpful are recipes for these dishes that are a healthier version than what Grandma used to make.

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 12:06 pm PST

You neglect to mention that the Lion's share of these items are traditionally cooked with a lot of sugar and butter. On their own they may appear healthy but the majority of Thanksgiving Dinners I have seen are calorie laden with sugar and fat.

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 12:07 pm PST

You neglect to mention that the Lion's share of these items are traditionally cooked with a lot of sugar and butter. On their own they may appear healthy but the majority of Thanksgiving Dinners I have seen are calorie laden with sugar and fat.

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 12:07 pm PST

You neglect to mention that the Lion's share of these items are traditionally cooked with a lot of sugar and butter. On their own they may appear healthy but the majority of Thanksgiving Dinners I have seen are calorie laden with sugar and fat.

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 12:51 pm PST

Next week: The nutritional value found in grape soda. Grapes are healthy, why not grape soda? I mean really...

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 1:01 pm PST

This is way too simplistic. Pecans may be good, but the load of corn syrup and the crust of pecan pie are anything but healthy, and alot more in the pie than the pecans themselves. - Sweet potatoes are loaded with starch and sugar alone, add the 'candied' part and you're in for more sugar than the potatoes have themselves. - The other stuff isn't so bad.

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 1:01 pm PST

This is way too simplistic. Pecans may be good, but the load of corn syrup and the crust of pecan pie are anything but healthy, and alot more in the pie than the pecans themselves. - Sweet potatoes are loaded with starch and sugar alone, add the 'candied' part and you're in for more sugar than the potatoes have themselves. - The other stuff isn't so bad.

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 1:02 pm PST

This is way too simplistic. Pecans may be good, but the load of corn syrup and the crust of pecan pie are anything but healthy, and alot more in the pie than the pecans themselves. - Sweet potatoes are loaded with starch and sugar alone, add the 'candied' part and you're in for more sugar than the potatoes have themselves. - The other stuff isn't so bad.

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 1:02 pm PST

This is way too simplistic. Pecans may be good, but the load of corn syrup and the crust of pecan pie are anything but healthy, and alot more in the pie than the pecans themselves. - Sweet potatoes are loaded with starch and sugar alone, add the 'candied' part and you're in for more sugar than the potatoes have themselves. - The other stuff isn't so bad.

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 15, 2006, 1:02 pm PST

This is way too simplistic. Pecans may be good, but the load of corn syrup and the crust of pecan pie are anything but healthy, and alot more in the pie than the pecans themselves. - Sweet potatoes are loaded with starch and sugar alone, add the 'candied' part and you're in for more sugar than the potatoes have themselves. - The other stuff isn't so bad.

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