A Dietitian’s Thanksgiving Guide
What Thanksgiving is about
Those who celebrate Thanksgiving typically do it with their families and friends. It’s seen as a time to come together and reminisce on the year and what we are grateful for. We spend the day with our families eating good food! As dietitians, we are not here to shame anyone for their eating habits; we are here to give you some ideas on how to make your Thanksgiving plate more colorful. It is our job to help you balance the food noise and make educated decisions. One day out of the year isn’t going to throw away everything you’ve worked hard for; in fact, we believe in eating what you want! In moderation, of course. This Thanksgiving, just remember that your favorite dietitians are eating as many slices of pie as they want!
Thanksgiving sides
A Thanksgiving classic: sweet potato casserole. But instead of the typical marshmallow topping, this recipe adds flavor and nutrients - without the added sugars - with a crunchy pecan, bacon topping!
https://therealfooddietitians.com/healthy-sweet-potato-casserole/
This might not be your traditional Thanksgiving veggie dish, but it’s definitely one to try! Packed with flavor and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11294/broccoli-wild-rice-casserole/
Thanksgiving desserts
Arguably, everyone’s favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal is the dessert. This year, try adding one of these three recipes alongside the typical pumpkin pie.
1.Cranberry tart
This tart is nut-free, vegetarian, soy-free, and is a great addition to the mirage of sweets at Thanksgiving due to cranberries being in season.
2.Caramelized Spiced Pears
These pears can be added on top of ice cream or as a side dish. There are many different dessert options you can add them to, a pie, a galette, or a crumble.
3.Spiced Pumpkin Cookies
These cookies are great for people who like the pumpkin flavor, but don’t like pumpkin pie!
In conclusion
Thanksgiving is a time to be with friends and family. Food is what brings everyone together, but it does not need to be the focus of the day. If you like your Thanksgiving meals how they are, keep them that way! This post is meant for people who want to try out a new dish this year or are looking for healthier alternatives, whatever their reason may be. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
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