Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I don’t know about you, but this has been my mood since November 1st:
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After we deal with the typical, “Oh my god, have you gotten taller? Have you decided on a major? Do you have a boyfriend yet? Tell me EVERYTHING SINGLE DETAIL ABOUT YOUR LIFE”, questions from your extended family you only see three times a year for these kinds of holidays, we can look forward to stuffing our face with food.
That being said, here are essential Thanksgiving recipes with a healthy spin on them, so you won’t gain 50 pounds this holiday season!
1. Gobble down on this herb-roasted turkey
According to Eatingwell.com, this herb-roasted turkey recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, diabetic appropriate, low calorie, and delicious!
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/249300/herb-roasted-turkey/
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2. Can the canned cranberries
This yummy cranberry dish is filled with REAL chunks of fruit rather than canned processed cranberry sauce.
https://wellnessmama.com/3392/cranberry-sauce-recipe/
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3. Wait, vegetables can actually taste good?
Of course every meal needs its greens- this savory dish of gingered green beans will make you actually want to eat your vegetables!
https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/gingered-green-beans
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4. Mix & MASH up your potatoes this year
You may think to yourself, how could mashed potatoes end up being healthy? Well according to Newsweek, there is a way to make lighter and healthier mashed potatoes, while savoring the taste!
https://www.newsweek.com/healthy-thanksgiving-food-how-make-lighter-mashed-potatoes-taste-goo-715326
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5. Stuff your face with heart healthy stuffing
The amazing thing about stuffing is that you can mix whatever you want into it. Check out this appetizing stuffing dish.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/268896/loaded-bread-stuffing/
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6. A Wholesome Twist on a Traditional Thanksgiving Dessert
Everyone loves pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dessert; what better way to get your yearly taste of pumpkin pie without the unnecessary calories.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/259506/our-best-traditional-pumpkin-pie/
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