Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner
Brightly colored fruits and vegetables aren’t just fun to look at — they often have health benefits. “The brighter and richer the pigment or color of your food choice, the higher the level of cancer-fighting nutrients,” said Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, senior nutritionist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, in a news release. Pumpkins, squash, beets and onions are not only tasty, but add a beautifully rich color to any Thanksgiving dish. Orange foods like carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkins are full of carotenoids — nutrients that may lower the risk of prostate, colon, lung and breast cancer. Thanksgiving soups, such as pumpkin and butternut squash, can be a great way to add these orange veggies to your feast.
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