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How These Top 10 Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes Impact Your Health

We enjoy classics like the turkey, gravy and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. But how do these foods impact our health?

ByMonica Cull
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We enjoy classics like turkey, gravy, and pumpkin pie during the holidays. But how do our favorite Thanksgiving foods impact our health?

Thanksgiving is upon us once again. It’s time to gather with our friends and families and dig into a delicious feast!

As you pass around the dishes of sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, and of course the turkey, do you ever wonder how these Thanksgiving favorites can affect your mind and body? Here’s a list of the top 10 favorite Thanksgiving foods and how they impact your health.

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  • Monica Cull

    Monica Cull is a Digital Editor/Writer for Discover Magazine who writes and edits articles focusing on animal sciences, ancient humans, national parks, and health trends. 

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