Thanksgiving’s Nutrition Superstars

Tart, sweet, and delicious — cranberry sauce is one of my go-to Thanksgiving recipes. The rich antioxidant content of cranberries helps protect your body's cells from dangerous free radicals that can cause cancer. Emerging research has also shown that cranberries contain compounds that can help prevent infections and reduce LDL cholesterol levels. Try swapping out the white sugar in your favorite cranberry sauce recipe for orange juice and apple sauce to cut a few extra calories, too.