About.com Health: A Thanksgiving Meal That Won't Weigh You Down

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About Health Editor Is your mouth watering yet at the thought of turkey and all the trimmings? I know mine is -- just two more days until I can indulge in my in-laws' amazing cooking. A Thanksgiving meal is often a time for excess, but that doesn't mean we can't find a few ways to make it a little healthier. How to Avoid Packing on Holiday Pounds It's easy to overdo it at Thanksgiving -- who wants to skip Mom's famous pumpkin pie that only appears once a year? Remember: All in moderation, and try to squeeze a workout in there, too! Thanksgiving Calorie Counter Make Your Thanksgiving Fun and Active See More About:  holiday weight gain  holiday exercise  timesaver workouts Low-Carb Versions of Your Favorites Can't imagine the big day without mashed potatoes, stuffing, and other carbohydrate-heavy staples? We have delicious low-carb versions of everything. How to Limit Overeating Have a Healthy Holiday With Diabetes See More About:  low carb thanksgiving and christmas  low carb holiday menus  Stay Gluten-Free at Thanksgiving Thanksgiving can be worrisome for folks with celiac disease. Not only are many traditional foods laden with gluten, but the opportunity for cross-contamination is high, particularly if other guests aren't aware of the issue. Here's how to ensure Turkey Day doesn't make you sick. Tips for Hosting a Celiac Guest Food Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner See More About:  gluten-free thanksgiving  gluten-free food  gluten-free holidays 5 Ways to Spend Thanksgiving in the Hospital Don't let a choking hazard or kitchen fire ruin your Thanksgiving fun. Brush up on some basic first aid skills so you don't spend the holiday in the ER. Tips to Avoid an Upset Stomach Holiday Eating with Inflammatory Bowel Disease See More About:  holiday first aid  home safety  Health Ads Thanksgiving Health Health Diet Tips Health Weight Loss Health & Nutrition Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter C-Section Rates Fall FDA Revokes Avastin's Approval For Breast Cancer Traveling with Medical Conditions Medications for Heartburn Should You Drug-Test Your Teen?   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Understand Your Test Results Check Your Symptoms Advertisement