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Low-Cholesterol Thanksgiving Meal Plan

Low-Cholesterol Thanksgiving Meal Plan for a Heart Healthy Holiday

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Updated January 25, 2011

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Follow this 850 to 980 calorie Thanksgiving meal plan for a low-cholesterol spin on traditional favorites. While 850 calories is certainly more than your typical dinner meal, it is preferable to the astonishing 2,000 to 5,000 calories of the average Thanksgiving meal. Bon appétit!

1 serving Thanksgiving Turkey (limit to a 4-6.5 oz portion)

1 serving Low-fat Bread Stuffing

1 serving Cranberry Applesauce

1 serving Sautéed Green Beans

1 serving Low-fat Mashed Sweet Potatoes

1 serving Low-Fat Pumpkin Pie

Nutrition Information for Meal with 6.5 ounce turkey portion: 980 calories, Calories from Fat 193, Total Fat 21.4g (sat 4.9 g), Cholesterol 147mg, Sodium 597.5 mg, Carbohydrate 121.8 g, Fiber 14.4g, Protein 70.8g

Nutrition Information for Meal with 4.5 ounce turkey portion: 850 calories, Calories from Fat 146, Total Fat 16.26g (sat 3.7 g), Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 550mg, Carbohydrate 121.2 g, Fiber 14.2g, Protein 53.2g

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