The Best Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving doesn't have to be synonymous with diet disaster. Here's your number one guide for navigating the dinner table this Thanksgiving!

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It's the time of year for everyone to gather 'round and chow down on a smorgasbord of good ol' fashioned Thanksgiving staples: A succulent bird propped up on metric tons of stuffing; mountains of mashed potatoes and gravy; warm, airy biscuits; chunks of sweet candied yams; and enough pumpkin pies to make your eyes—and belly—bulge.

While a wonderful Thanksgiving feast is a venerable tradition, many of us want to enjoy these delicacies while staying on track with our fitness goals. Luckily, it's easy to make healthy versions of your favorite treats. Armed with the right recipes, you can have your pumpkin pie and feel great about it, too!

Check out these delicious, nutritious, healthy Thanksgiving meal ideas!

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Classic Pumpkin Pie… Now With More Protein

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Healthy Thanksgiving To Fit Christmas!

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