try low calorie sides and entrees a couple of times before the holidays to ensure they work and will be enjoyed, add them to the meal and subtract the higher calorie item next time
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I found I could stop making some of the traditional calorie laden items for ones that had better flavors and healthy food values without "ruining" the holiday meal
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