Millions of Americans will be eating a hefty Thanksgiving meal, with several high calorie meals to choose from at family gatherings.

Sister station KOAT's longtime health expert, Dr. Barry Ramo, explains what popular food items people can still choose from to make the meal healthier.

"Start out with turkey. Turkey is a great source of protein. 50 grams in a six-ounce portion," Ramo said. "That also means it's about the equivalent of the total day's amount of protein that you need."

He also said turkey is great for B vitamins. Eating turkey without the skin is also recommended to reduce saturated fat intake.

Fiber-rich whole-grain bread can be used for stuffing to make it low-calorie and more nutritious. Adding onions, celery, and herbs can also provide people with natural antioxidants

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