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Thanksgiving dinner not so bad for you after all

Capital Gazette Communications
Published 11/24/04

Gravy-laden mashed potatoes. Butter-soaked rolls. Creamy, fatty dips and cheeses. Sweet, sugary pies.

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The temptations of Thanksgiving dinner are enough to make your mouth water - and your guilty conscience to kick in.

But perhaps the holiday is getting an unfair bad rap, some experts say.

With lean, roasted turkey and plenty of vegetables on the menu at most homes tomorrow, Thanksgiving really is a pretty healthy holiday if people eat in moderation, said Ann Caldwell, a registered dietitian at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

"It is probably healthier than most meals people eat the rest of the year," she said. "If we...

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