10 Thanksgiving Foods, Ranked from Best to Worst for Your Weight
Cooked spinach: Spinach, cooked or raw, provides vitamins A and E, fiber, calcium, iron, zinc, and eye-healthy beta-carotene.
Brussels sprouts: Brussels sprouts, like spinach, are high in protein (3 grams per 3/4 cup) and fiber.
Gravy: Homemade gravy before serving and scoop out the solidified fat. Reheat and serve. Vegan mushroom gravy is a nutritious alternative.
Corn on the cob: Enjoy sweet corn's "sweet"ness. An ear of corn has 60 calories, like an apple. It provides 2 grams of protein and 2 grams of dietary fiber per ear.
Green bean casserole: It has less calories than other Thanksgiving meals. It contains veggies, fiber, and vitamins.
Sweetened cranberry sauce: Cranberry sauce is usually healthy. Cranberries include fiber and vitamin C and have long been investigated to prevent urinary tract infections.
White wine: A light evening drink, white wine has less calories than red wine or beer.
Red wine: Red wine and grapes, may lower fat weight growth, blood pressure, and diabetic glucose regulation.
Turkey breast: It has 22 grams of protein per 4-ounce meal. Turkey has iron, zinc, potassium, and B vitamins.
Biscuits: Biscuits allow for more healthier substitutions than other foods. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream to reduce fat and enhance protein.