Deep in the throes of preparation, it’s time to think of all we are thankful for. More on that later, but now a focus on how fiber-rich the upcoming food holiday is.

No matter how you prepare sweet potatoes or yams, you are talking about fiber. Healthy fiber.

Whether you like pumpkin pie or just serve it for its color and its tradition, you’re all over the beneficial fiber count.

Now the problem is you have two very orange foods already at the table. Need some other colors. Green for green beans and Brussels sprouts. No one is supposed to eat much white food so purple fingerlings for the mashed selection. Of course, there are the cranberries adding beauty and color to the holiday table.

Now a lot of brown is entering the spread from the turkey and the stuffing side. Add some color to the stuffing in the form of cranberries or pine nuts. Glaze the turkey skin for a rich golden color.

As we get ready to prepare the meal, we cannot lose sight of all those who do not have the bounty, fiber or otherwise. Grocery stores are making it easy to donate. It’s a valid first step.

So much to be thankful for at the fiber-rich table. Healthwise, we can be thankful for healthy food decisions.