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Thanksgiving: What it can do for you and what you can do for it

Here we are, only a few weeks away from one of the largest and the solely American holiday —Thanksgiving!

Needless to say, it is a food-heavy day (or week!), during which thoughts of nutrition often go out the window.

I love asking people what their Thanksgiving food traditions are. Some holiday menus are very traditional; others add in subtle nuances and some are completely out-of-the-ordinary.

Holidays can be stressful for those trying to make healthier…