As someone whose favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, I used to think that I should just eat whatever and however much I wanted on Thanksgiving Day, because “it’s only one day, right?”. But then I had a “heart to heart” with myself, which I do quite often actually, and asked, “is it really only one day?” I realized that I was often continuing to eat the cornbread dressing, yams, honey baked ham, sweet potato pie, and red velvet cake for days after Thanksgiving ended. So, I opted to try a different approach.

Vegetable oil is undoubtedly a common, budget-friendly choice, and probably used to make some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. However, it's essential to be aware that it does come with a set of drawbacks that we shouldn't overlook, such as increasing inflammation in the body, promoting weight gain, and increasing the risk of mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Let's explore 4 intriguing alternatives.