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Swap & Drop Thanksgiving Favorites

Thanksgiving is the kick-off to the holiday festivities and that means that the access to high-fat, high-calorie foods will be plentiful from now until the end of the years.  And while it can be a difficult time to stay on track with your weight loss efforts, it is possible to make smart choices that are healthy and delicious.

 

Weight Watchers would like to share how to swap out some traditional Thanksgiving recipes and drop in healthier options that won’t leave you feeling deprived of the tastes of the holiday season.  Examples include:

 

·         Swap Out a Sweet Potato Casserole & Drop In Candies Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a great food – rich in beta carotene which in turn makes them rich in vitamin A.  We take this holiday staple dish and cut out nearly 300 calories a serving  while leaving in the flavor and health benefits.  Recipe Link: http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/RecipePage.aspx?recipeid=87041

 

·         Swap Out Traditional Stuffing & Drop In Stuffing with Sage and Chives: Our spin on this popular dish cuts out nearly half the calories of the traditional version.  We use whole wheat bread in our version, which is a much healthier choice since it has more fiber in it, which helps to create a feeling of fullness, in turn satisfying you more than regular white bread.  Recipe Link: http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=137351

 

·         Swap Out Traditional Pumpkin Pie & Drop In Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust: Our take on this Thanksgiving classic features a light graham cracker crust. The filling's custardy and rich, with just a hint of spice.  And pumpkin is so good for you.  Just like sweet potatoes, it’s filled with beta carotene and vitamin A.  It’s also another great source of fiber, which we all need more of in our diets.  Recipe Link: http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=135361