Watch the fat, add flavor to your Thanksgiving meal

Thanksgiving is a time to embrace your heritage and our shared traditions.

As you plan your shopping list for this much-anticipated holiday meal, add healthy ingredients to make family favorite recipes not only tasty but good for you, too.

• For dips, sauces and pie toppings, use non-fat yogurt or fat-free sour cream. Non-fat yogurt works best in dishes that don't require heating. Use yogurt in sauces that need warming to keep the yogurt from separating.
• Use egg substitutes in place of whole eggs
• Try evaporated skim milk instead of whole milk
• Use low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth in your mashed potatoes to lighten holiday fat content
• Top casseroles with almonds instead of fried onion rings
• Choose reduced-fat cheeses for salads and casseroles.