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Which Is Worse: Thanksgiving Dinner
Least Healthy Foods at Thanksgiving Dinner
Least Healthy Foods at Thanksgiving Dinner
Americans take in as many as 4,500 calories over the course of Thanksgiving dinner, according to the Calorie Control Council — that’s the same amount an active, middle-aged woman needs for two days. Luckily, the options on the table are plentiful, so there’s always an opportunity to make the better-for-you choice. Read on to keep your diet from going to the birds this turkey day.
By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN. Published November 24, 2014. Rachel is a New York City-area nutrition writer, educator and counselor.
