This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.

Doctors recommend that people on weight-loss drugs try to avoid foods that are slathered in butter or sugar. So opt for the green beans with almond slivers over the dense green bean casserole and perhaps consider the homemade cranberry sauce over the canned variety.

Ah, Thanksgiving: a time to gather ’round with friends and family, reflect on what we’re grateful for, and, of course, eat.

“I love Thanksgiving for the pumpkin pie — it's such a low-sugar dessert that it tends to be fine for your blood sugar,” Bensley tells PEOPLE. “Chocolate is okay, but just try to do it with your meal to keep that blood sugar stable.”

Holidays bring time with family, cultural celebrations and rest, but Thanksgiving, often centralized around food, may also ignite anxiety for some people.

For most, Thanksgiving is all about the big meal. The turkey, which may be roasted, smoked, brined or deep fried, side dishes, followed by pies (yes, multiple — pecan? pumpkin? apple?) typically amount to a buffet of choices.