3: The Future of Processed Foods

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No matter howperfectly cookedthat turkey may be, its simply not in the same league as stuffing.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

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Heres whats on the menu, from mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce to green bean casserole and creamed corn.

7 easy slow cooker side dishes for Thanksgiving

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Sweet potatoes addplenty of fiber and potassium to any meal.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

And this recipe from Kristines Kitchen adds apples and honey to bring out their natural sweetness.

Get the recipe:Kristines Kitchen Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

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Pickled Plum Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Ah, green bean casserole.

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This particular recipe swaps out chicken broth and other animal products for a vegan take thats equally delicious.

Get the recipe:Pickled Plum Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

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A Sweet Pea Chef Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes, round two!

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Get the recipe:A Sweet Pea Chef Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

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Thats where Brooklyn Farm Girls whole wheat slow cooker bread comes in.

Alright, so I should clarify that this is the main eventfor me.

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Get the recipe:Yummy Healthy Easy Crock Pot Stuffing

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Cranberries also contain plenty ofgut-healthy fiber and immune-boosting vitamin C, so theres some fodder for the dinner conversation.

Get the recipe:Making Thyme for Health Easy Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

7. Who needs all that chewing?

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This extra-creamy dish lets you sit back, relax, and enjoy all that flavor with minimal effort.

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