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QUIZ: How to eat right this Thanksgiving

by Jessica Orwig, Lydia Ramsey and Dylan Roach on Nov 25, 2015, 2:34 PM

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It's almost turkey time!

We know — this holiday is all about spending time with family and friends and not about calorie counting.

But how much do you know about the food that's on your plate? What type of pie is the least bad for you? Which casserole dish has the fewest calories?

Take this quiz to find out. 

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1) Which casserole has the most calories?

A) Yam casserole

B) Green bean casserole

C) Sweet potato casserole

D) Corn casserole



Answer: Green bean casserole

Surprisingly, this classic clocks in at just 227 calories a serving. In comparison, starch-filled casseroles like ones made with sweet potatoes or yams are much higher in calorie count, especially if you pile on the marshmallows and brown sugar.

Fun fact to think about when planning your meal: Sweet potatoes have fewer calories than yams.



2) What type of bread should you serve for the big meal?

A) Whole wheat

B) Rye

C) Pumpernickel

D) Corn bread

 



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