Low-calorie Thanksgiving feast

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Nutritionist Lisa Drayer can turn a Thanksgiving feast into a healthier, low-calorie version with a few easy steps.

She shared her tips with Good Day New York on Tuesday.

HIGH CALORIE - Cosmopolitan

LOW CALORIE - Red Wine

HIGH CALORIE - Turkey, dark meat with skin

LOW CALORIE - Turkey, white meat

HIGH CALORIE - High fat gravy LOW CALORIE - Low-fat gravy

HIGH CALORIE - Corn bread stuffing LOW CALORIE - Low-fat Stuffing (with whole wheat bread, chicken broth, and carrots)

HIGH CALORIE - Candied sweet potatoes

LOW CALORIE - Sweet Potato

HIGH CALORIE - Pecan pie

LOW CALORIE - Pumpkin Pie

HIGH CALORIE MEAL 1,826 calories

LOW CALORIE MEAL 894 calories

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