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Preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner that’s lower in fat and calories but still thrills the crowd is easier than you might think. All it takes is a few ingredient substitutions and some clever fat-busting techniques. The Big Turkey If you’re hosting a small gathering, buy a turkey breast rather than the whole bird, as breast meat is lower in calories than dark meat. If you do buy a whole turkey, avoid “self-basting” turkeys, as they often contain added fat. And–it goes without saying–stay away from the deep fryer this year, and roast or smoke the turkey. Stuff the turkey cavity with whole or halved onions, halved lemons or apples, and sprigs of fresh herbs such as sage, marjoram, thyme, and/or …

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Nancy Horn, owner of Dish Cafe and Catering and writer for the RGJ’s “Dish it Up” series, asked Carson Tahoe Health’s Registered Dietician, Kim Mason, for a nutritional analysis of one of her favorite healthy desserts. Check out the story below: As a child of the ’70s, I watched those commercials for Chia Pets that aired during “The Monkees,” my legs crisscrossed on the red shag carpet in the cool rec room, mouth open, rapt, as time lapse showed the fresh green sprouts becoming the spikes on a porcupine or the fur on a dog. I was intrigued, of course, and discussed the Chia Pet with my friends on the bus as it rumbled down the road to school. How …

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Looking for a quick, easy breakfast? Whether you are cooking for two, or for ten, this breakfast basket eliminates the multiple steps of frying an egg, toasting the bread, cleaning the pan, and combining the different ingredients. Instead, add them all together into one simple process in the oven.  You can even incorporate shredded cheese on top of the egg to complete your well-balanced breakfast.   Breakfast Baskets Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients Cooking spray 4 slices of soft, 100% whole-wheat sandwich bread 4 large eggs 1/2-tsp. kosher salt 1/4-tsp. black pepper 1/4-tsp.paprika Steps Preheat oven to 400F. Spray four 1-cup ramekins with cooking spray and place them on a baking sheet. Place each slice …

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