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Cut 851 calories from Thanksgiving dinner (without sacrificing taste!)

By Jessie Price, November 19, 2008 - 9:18am

I adore Thanksgiving, but the holiday quickly loses its luster when I start thinking about all the extra calories I’m consuming by eating my favorite foods.

Luckily, EatingWell gave Thanksgiving dinner a healthy makeover that keeps calories (and my diet) in check. Without changing the classic dishes we all expect at Thanksgiving dinner, we shaved off 851 calories from the entire meal. Best of all, the tricks and techniques used to make these 5 recipes lighter don’t sacrifice taste! Make these healthy dishes with your family and friends this year—and save some calories for the next big holiday.

Thanksgiving Meal Makeover

When it comes to Thanksgiving would you rather eat healthier recipes or just not worry about all the extra calories and fat? Tell us what you think below.

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Jessie Price is deputy food editor for EatingWell Media Group. Jessie's professional background in food started when she worked in restaurant kitchens in the summers during college. She started out testing recipes for EatingWell and then joined the staff here full-time in 2004 when she moved to Vermont from San Francisco.