Even though Thanksgiving is often seen as day to overindulge in food, one can still make small changes to create a healthier Thanksgiving meal.
1. Enjoy sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber that can make a tasty side dish or dessert. A healthy way to cook them is to cut them in half, sprinkle with orange juice and a little brown sugar, and pop them into the oven.
2. Use fresh cranberries : Cranberries are a great source of antioxidants that can help keep you healthy. However, canned cranberry sauce is often also packed with sugar and calories you don’t need. Try making your own by mashing fresh cranberries with a generous splash of balsamic vinegar or apple juice concentrate.
3. Pick a pumpkin: Pumpkin is low in fat, low in calories, and loaded with potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Make pumpkin pies with canned, evaporated fat-free milk, half the amount of sugar in the recipe, a graham cracker crust
4. Make stuffing with more veggies and less bread: Opt for less bread in your stuffing and add more onions, celery, vegetables, or fruits such as dried cranberries or apples to make a lower calorie version of the old stand by. Try using whole wheat bread to make it an even healthier option.
5. Avoid greasy gravy: Use a fat separator or refrigerate the pan juices and skim the fat before making the gravy. This can cut out a significant amount of fat.
Tips courtesy of: HealthierGeneration.og
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