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Turkey Day-Healthy Eating?

So I found myself saving a part of my brain because I was going to indulge.  After all, it is Thanksgiving.  I'm not trying to put anything off limits, but be more moderate in my living. So, that made me feel a twinge.  I felt it coming that I was going to just wallow in it.  Fear gripped my heart and I tried doubly hard to get my exercise in, even though nights were rough, and schedules were difficult. Imagine my surprise, when I found myself editing.  We made the traditional North Carolinian Sweet Potato Casserole.   I made the topping with the full fat, sugar, and butter.  But, in the base I skipped out on a full stick of butter and a full cup of sugar.  I just added the egg called for and adjusted to add applesauce.  I also use   neufchatel cream cheese  normally, which also helps with the North Carolinian  Yellow Squash Casserole.   That and always cooking with extra virgin olive oil instead of butter. We ...