TODAY 8a: Foods of the first Thanksgiving. Natalie Morales’ goodbye letter to TODAY viewers. Football food with a Thanksgiving twist.

<p>Could the very first Thanksgiving meal hold the secret to living a longer and healthier life? Cynthia McFadden is tasting the very first foods of the holiday with National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner. Plus, celebrating 22 years of Natalie Morales at NBC — her goodbye letter to TODAY viewers. Also, TODAY Loves Football — to get you ready for Sunday Night’s battle between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers, cookbook author and restaurant owner Adrienne Calvo has some fun recipes!</p>