Thanksgiving

This list will give you an idea of how many calories and grams of fat are in popular holiday dishes, demonstrating why the average person gains weight over the holiday season! A typical holiday dinner alone can carry a load of 3,000 calories. But it doesn't have to be that way....

Originally published November 15, 2015 | Republished November 2, 2020 -- According to research from the Calorie Control Council, a typical holiday dinner can carry a load of 3,000 calories (chart).  Many of us will figure that we've blown our diet and the holidays are to be enjoyed, so why...

Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, jewel or garnet yams 3 packets Sweet'N Low® zero calorie sweetener Pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk 1 tablespoon molasses 1 large egg 1 teaspoon melted unsalted...

Anyone hosting a Thanksgiving dinner has to have a game plan to make sure all of the food needed for a successful meal is purchased, prepared and properly served. But what about the days after Thanksgiving when your refrigerator is stuffed with assorted leftovers? Do you have a plan for...

By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN -- Stuffing, pie, and turkey galore, Thanksgiving day can easily lead to weight gain if you’re not prepared. But you don’t need to limit yourself to steamed Brussels sprouts and fruit salad. Flavorful and delicious food can – and should – be enjoyed, as...