Thanksgiving should be a time of appreciation and gratitude. Yet few appreciate how they feel after stuffing themselves with rich, fatty foods (a typical holiday meal can range from 2,000 to 3,000 calories).

Thanks to Paolo Neville, executive chef of the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center’s Bistro Elaia, we have other options for our family feast. Here are five delicious variations on Thanksgiving classics that total just 714 calories (!).

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(Learn how to plan the perfect holiday brunch)

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