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
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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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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.
Features
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10 Tips for a Thinner Thanksgiving
With a little know-how, you can enjoy a guilt-free Thanksgiving feast -- and the only thing that will be stuffed is the turkey!
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How to Foster Gratitude
Learn about gratitude, and how to foster more of it so that you can enjoy the health benefits of a grateful life.
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Fish for Thanksgiving? How to Make It
Chef Bryan Caswell, of Houston's The Reef restaurant, dishes about a seafood-oriented Thanksgiving dinner.
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3 Ways to Cook Butternut Squash
Let this versatile winter squash hold court at your table this season with our three unusual recipes.
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Is Your Holiday Dinner Safe?
Get tips on how to prepare and enjoy your traditional turkey safely.
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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.
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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.
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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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Expert Commentary
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25 Healthy Holiday Choices
Fight holiday weight gain! Follow these easy tips to sail through the holidays without gaining a single pound.
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20 Best (and Worst) Bets on the Holiday Buffet
Plus: Our top tips for handling stress and temptation
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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.