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Nov 17
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A Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving – With Gue...

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Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner and feel good afterward. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dietitian Leah Kleinschrodt and our resident chef Marianne walk you through how to build a delicious, real-food Thanksgiving -- from a balanced plate strategy to upgraded sides, smarter potatoes, veggie-packed salads, better-for-you desserts, and even what to do ... Show More
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