Thanksgiving very much guarantees a food coma with the pies, casseroles, and pumpkin beer!
The joy of the holidays is shared around the table with loved ones, hearty meals, and warmth. Thanksgiving is typically associated with overstuffed stomachs, sumptuous food, and subsequent weeks of deprivation.
But there is a way to take pleasure in the delicious meals and memories we make without having negative effects on our health! You might use these recipes to enjoy a wholesome Thanksgiving with food that is equally delicious and nutritious. But hold on!! Before getting into the food alternatives, we would like to highlight a few tips that you might follow during your thanksgiving preparations!
How is it possible to have a healthy Thanksgiving celebration?
Can you really have a healthy Thanksgiving? We actually make sacrifices for a “happy” holiday, including being bloated, gaining weight, and indigestion.
Although having a healthy Thanksgiving may initially appear like a difficult task, it is actually pretty simple. You can use a couple of these tips to get ready leading up to the big day:
- Focus on probiotic and prebiotic-rich foods in the run-up to the holiday to improve your gut health and digestion.
- The day before, eat a nutritious breakfast and don’t skimp on food.
- Divide your Thanksgiving dinner into portions.
- Eat mindfully, gently, and enjoy your food.
- Limit your alcohol intake.
- Slow down, enjoy your loved ones, and take time to appreciate the day.
Food Alternatives for Thanksgiving:
Roasted Turkey Breast
Although a huge turkey basted in butter and garlic may taste tasty, it is quite calorie-dense. This Thanksgiving, choose roasted turkey breast to reduce the amount of calories, dark meat, or fat consumed. This mouth-watering recipe can be made using a herbal marinade and cooks in half the time. Select a free-range, organic breast for the tastiest turkey. Your stomach will appreciate it!
Pumpkin Soup with Bacon
This dairy-free, lower-carb soup keeps you full until the main courses arrive without filling you up too much. For extra oomph, garnish it with your preferred herbs.
Baked Sweet Potato
A baked sweet potato with molasses butter on top is a close second to the traditional baked russet potato loaded with sour cream. Do give it a try this time!
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars
The flavour of these vegan pumpkin pie cheesecake bars is identical to the original. They have heart-healthy fats from ingredients like pumpkin, cashews, pecans, cinnamon, and coconut, so you can feel good about eating them.
Roasted Acorn Squash with Rice Stuffing
Acorn squash is a filling side dish when roasted and topped with butter and maple syrup, but when stuffed with a filling of substantial wild rice, pecans, and cranberries, it becomes a dinner in and of itself. This recipe, which is full of warming tastes and brings fall indoors, can be prepared at any time of year.
Apple Sauce
This is tangy with a tinge of sweetness, a far cry from the overly sweetened, gritty mush that fills store shelves. Try it with braised pork, on latkes, or by itself!
Dry Rub Mushrooms
This Dry-Rub Mushroom is the ideal substitute if you’re planning a vegetarian or vegan Thanksgiving this year. This dish’s flavourful spice rub will definitely impress your guests. Because of their meaty, adaptable, and absorbent texture, mushrooms will take on any tastes that are used to match them. This entrée will impress your meat-loving guests!
Roasted Root Veggies
Choose a feast of root vegetables this Thanksgiving! Vegetables cooked on a single pan can be quite effective. With roasted carrots and other root vegetables like beets or parsnips, you can also use a mix of your favourite spices.
Raw Maple Pecan Pie
This holiday season, limit the amount of sugar you consume. This Thanksgiving staple is given a healthy makeover with raw maple and pecan pie. You can eat this dessert guilt-free because it uses real food, full ingredients, and only half the sugar.
Sounds tempting?? So, this was our rundown of some healthy alternatives to make your Thanksgiving as healthy as it is flavourful! Do let us know if you try any of these this thanksgiving. We hope you have a bountiful Thanksgiving with lots of good food, warmth, and love!
