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10 Tricks to Lighten Up Your Holiday Treats

With a few strategic, healthy tweaks, you can dramatically lighten up your favorite seasonal recipes without sacrificing taste…or your waistline.

Cranberry Sauce, Lighten Up Holiday Treats, Food Cures

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Clean Up Cranberry Sauce
Enjoy the health benefits of antioxidant-rich cranberries without drowning them in sugar by making a homemade cran-apple sauce with plenty of chopped fresh apples. Combining the super-tart cranberries with a naturally sweeter fruit, like apples, allows you to get away with adding far less sugar to your recipe. A hint of fresh ginger and cinnamon adds a unique twist.

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