Dreading Thanksgiving?

Thursday is America's biggest eating holiday, and a lot of us who need to watch what we eat are dreading all the choices we'll have to make. How do you handle it?

Here's my suggestion: give yourself a moderate serving of everything that appeals to you and enjoy it thoroughly. If you absolutely must take a serving of Aunt Minnie's casserole, take a tablespoon or two; as long as you eat some, tradition is maintained and no feelings are hurt.

Then take a breather. Sit and talk with everyone for 10 or 20 minutes. If you . . .

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