This Thanksgiving, Add Flavor But Watch Fat

As you plan your Thanksgiving Day shopping list, keep in mind that healthy ingredients make favorite family recipes tasty and good for you, too.

• For dips, sauces and pie toppings, use non-fat whipped topping, non-fat yogurt or fat-free sour cream. Non-fat yogurt is best in dishes that don't require heating. Use yogurt in sauces that need warming to keep the yogurt from separating.
• Use egg substitutes in place of whole eggs.
• Try evaporated skim milk instead of whole milk.
• Use low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth in your mashed potatoes to add flavor and lighten holiday fat content.
• Top casseroles with almonds instead of fried onion rings.
• Choose reduced-fat cheeses for salads and casseroles.
• Use whole-grain bread for stuffing or wild rice as a side dish.

Pack your shopping cart with plenty of fresh vegetables like sweet potatoes, winter squash, broccoli, carrots and green beans. Apples, cranberries and pears combine easily for a tasty salad, fruit crisp or topping for the turkey.