How To Have A Healthy Feast

On Thanksgiving Day, families gather around dinner tables to embrace their heritage, share traditions and enjoy traditional foods.

This year, experiment with ingredients that can make your family's favorite recipes tasty and good for you, too.

For dips, sauces and pie toppings, use non-fat yogurt or fat-free sour cream. Non-fat yogurt works best in dishes that don't require heating

Use egg substitutes in place of whole eggs in baked items

Substitute evaporated skim milk for whole milk in recipes

Use low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth in mashed potatoes

Top casseroles with almond slivers instead of fried onion rings

Peruse cookbooks and cooking magazines for updated, health-conscious versions of favorite holiday recipes

To enjoy your meal and prevent overindulgence, eat slowly, savor each bite and engage in mealtime conversations.