-White meat has less fat and fewer calories than dark meat. If you brine your turkey or use the Turkey Cannon, the white meat will be so moist, a dark-meat lover won’t be disappointed.

-With a moister turkey, you don’t need gravy; but instead of heavy gravy, serve the turkey au jus instead.

-Try mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes. The consistency is similar; you’ll save on carbs and enjoy the benefit of the high-antioxidant cruciferous vegetable group, of which cauliflower and broccoli are two famous members.

-Pie is a no-win situation. Some of THE NIBBLE Editors’ favorite substitutes include baked apple, with a minimal amount of sugar (you can add non-calorie sweetener afterward) and sorbet (look for seasonal flavors like cranberry from artisan producers). Or get a sculpted fruit basket from Edible Arrangements—fruit made so pretty that most people will forget about the pie (or at least, about the second piece of pie).

Vive la liberté: Liberté Yogurt has introduced two fab new flavors into its Mediteranée line of yogurts, and we think we like them even better than all of the other flavors. That’s saying a lot, since we have long been enamored of the entire line.

The new flavors, Coconut and Lemon, taste exactly like pudding—you could serve them for dessert or use them as a cake filling.

These all-natural cow’s milk yogurts, made with rBGH-free Vermont cow’s milk, are a favorite at THE NIBBLE for light lunches and snacking.

For people who want live cultures, but don’t like the tangy taste that accompanies many yogurts, this is your line. It tastes like Devonshire cream, yet contains active acidophilus/bifidus Bioghurt® cultures, which helps the body’s digestive system.

Another tip along these lines is Bufala di Vermont, made of sweet, creamy water buffalo’s milk (like the mozzarella). Their yogurt tastes like panna cotta. [EDITOR’S NOTE: Alas, this wonderful line is no more.]

Serve either of these brands to guests (or kids), and no one will know they’re eating yogurt!

So, given the choice of a sports drink to maximize your performance, which would you use? The drinks come in a powder form and are made by adding water. One packet is 70g of powder, which creates a 12 oz. drink. A case of 20 oz. bottles (24 servings) and a 3-lb. tub (54 servings) of the PureSport Workout formula retails for a suggested $55 and $43, respectively. A case of 16 oz. bottles (24 servings) and a 3-lb. tub (19 servings) of the PureSport Recovery formula retails for a suggested $60 and $33, respectively. While THE NIBBLE doesn’t normally focus on sports drinks, we do look out for the best products of their kind. With the holidays upon us, this could be just the thing for your favorite athlete.

You can buy the product online at PureSport.us, and at Sports Authority stores.