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Healthy Thanksgiving Directory
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, but often it becomes a time to overeat, get stuck in traffic, and can also be a difficult time if you have depression. WebMD has plenty of information to help you through the holidays -- get diet tips, food handling safety tips, ideas for safer travel, and ways to combat depression. You can also find ideas for the perfect turkey and green bean casserole. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how to have a healthy, safe Thanksgiving.
Medical Reference
Heartburn Meal Ideas for All Year Round
Rich and spicy foods can aggravate your heartburn symptoms. Try these easy meal ideas at your next special occasion.
Migraine vs. Stroke: How To Tell The Diffrence
How do you know if an intense headache is a migraine or a stroke? Learn the subtle differences that could save your life.
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Avoiding Thanksgiving Weight Gain
Sure, Thanksgiving is about eating, but that doesn't mean you have to let the meal wreck your weight loss goals. Follow these tips from Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, director of nutrition for the WebMD Weight Loss Clinic, in Part 2 of our three-part series.
Safeguard Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving dinner usually ends with a lot of leftovers for days. To keep your food fresh and your stomach happy, be sure to follow the 2-2-4 formula for reusing leftovers.
Depression During the Holidays
WebMD looks at depression during the holidays and how to deal with holiday blues.
Eat by the Season
Eating seasonally means better-tasting and more nutritious fruits and vegetables
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Healthy Holiday Foods and Recipes
Holidays mean feasts, and lots of them. Learn how to create delicious meals while dodging all the fat and calories.
Is Your Holiday Dinner Safe?
Get tips on how to prepare and enjoy your traditional turkey safely.
Can Eating Turkey Help You Sleep?
Does eating turkey really induce drowsiness? Sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, has the answer.
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Naughty Foods to Spice Up Your Holidays
‘Tis the season of temptation. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid the holiday food trap. While Santa makes his list and checks it twice, you can study. WebMD’s list of foods that are naughty and nice.
Frighteningly Fattening Fall Foods
What are the diet-spoilers to watch out for this fall? Here is a look at some of the season’s most fattening foods, along with tips on how to avoid or improve them. You can make it to Thanksgiving without gaining a pound!
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20 Best (and Worst) Bets on the Holiday Buffet
Plus: Our top tips for handling stress and temptation
25 Healthy Holiday Choices
Fight holiday weight gain! Follow these easy tips to sail through the holidays without gaining a single pound.
Thanksgiving Main Courses: From Turkey to Pumpkin Cannelloni
Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, shares her recipes for grilled, herb-rubbed turkey breast; turkey pot pie; and pumpkin cannelloni.