Make Healthy Meals

Thanksgiving is a day many people overeat, and a lot of the popular recipes are not terribly healthy, even when they do involve vegetables. There are some very healthy things you can add to your Thanksgiving feast to make things a little bit healthier.

Start by looking at what you have made. Do you really need mashed potatoes, rice and yams? Cutting just one out can really help.

Consider switching from creamy sauces to using herbs. This is especially good for vegetables such as green beans that are often drenched in creamy sauce at this time of year. You could also try my Green Beans with Tomatoes and Capers recipe.

Do you serve a salad? If you don’t, add one!

What about rolls and stuffing? You could try switching to whole grain breads to improve these.

Do you serve appetizers for your guests while waiting for dinner? Try adding a veggie tray. These are easy to buy if you don’t want to add to the chopping you’re already doing.

A fruit salad can also be a nice addition. It can be served with dinner or be an option for dessert.

Ah yes, dessert. Is there anything to be done for it?

In a lot of ways, I’d say… do you really have to worry about eating perfectly healthy every day of the year? If the answer for you is no, than indulging in a dessert is not so bad a thing. Just don’t overindulge.

On the other hand, if you really feel that you need to keep it healthy, that fruit salad might sound awfully good. I also love making my Chocolate Chip Meringue Drops for a low calorie dessert. They’re just delightful.

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