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- 5. this liquid Thanksgiving staple is served on top of several foods during the holiday & contains lots of sodium
- 8. in addition to starch, this food contains vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They're rich in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. They were a life-saving food source in early times because the vitamin C prevented scurvy
- 10. 50 million of these are baked every year and the largest ever recorded was five feet around
- 12. The recipe for this side was created in 1955 by Campbell’s Test kitchen whose creator was inspired to create an easy-to-make recipe with items that would already be present in a 1950s kitchen
- 13. a protein rich in Selenium which is an essential mineral that we need to remain healthy. Selenium plays a vital role in DNA production, immune health, reproductive health.
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- 1. During the end of the Great Depression, this side became a popular food item due to its low cost. It was billed as “the housewife's best friend
- 2. production of this veggie began in the United States in the 18th century, when French settlers brought them to Louisiana. Currently, several thousand acres are planted in coastal areas of San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties of California, which offer an ideal combination of coastal fog and cool temperatures year-round. The harvest season lasts from June through January.
- 3. the US is the largest grower of this popular holiday fruit that is grown in bogs from May to October
- 4. vegetables containing both macro- and micronutrients that have many health benefits, including relieving symptoms of menopause and lowering blood cholesterol levels
- 6. a 3-ounce serving of an extra-lean piece of this contains 5 grams of fat and 123 calories. This protein is one of the most ancient meats of civilized peoples and was common throughout Europe and Asia except where forbidden by religious edict.
- 7. this veggie is healthy, particularly because it offers a good source of fiber, but it’s high carbohydrate content and the addition of sugar make it a item you’ll want to enjoy in moderation if you are watching your carbohydrate intake
- 9. predates the first thanksgiving by about several thousand years. A cookbook from Ancient Rome called "Apicius de re Coquinaria" was found to contain recipes for this popular Thanksgiving staple
- 11. began as an item of luxury due to the expensive nature of its basic ingredients; Its popularity soared at the World’s Fair in St. Louis in 1904 when a vendor thought to cool and sell the drink