Thanksgiving-Preparation is key

Now that Halloween has passed, Thanksgiving is coming up. This holiday is just another holiday that revolves around eating. However, this might not be a bad problem if you prepare for it. There are always several healthy foods that serve at Thanksgiving. If you need healthy recipes, you can always Google it. I did and found tons of results for healthy choices to have for this important meal with your family.

The website Eatingwell Recipes I came across has all the traditional Thanksgiving recipes in a healthy way. If you start finding healthy recipes now, you can be ready in time to serve a healthy delicious meal.  Here are some of the healthier options to the traditional dinner:

Pear, Prosciutto & Hazelnut Stuffing: Crisping the prosciutto and toasting the nuts adds a powerful punch of flavor to the stuffing without going overboard on fat.

Cranberry, Cherry & Walnut Marmalade: Fresh cranberries get crunch from walnuts and an infusion of sweetness from dried cherries in this take on a classic marmalade.

Lemon-Garlic Roast Turkey & White-Wine Gravy: The zesty lemon-garlic rub for this turkey gives it amazing flavor. Instead of using a conventional supermarket turkey that's been “enhanced” with added sodium solution, here we brine a natural or organic turkey to keep the meat extra juicy without a lot of extra sodium.

Cider-Glazed Roots with Cinnamon Walnuts: Here we roast a variety of roots with a brown sugar-cider glaze. Make them instead of candied sweet potatoes at your Thanksgiving celebration. If you include red beets, the whole dish will take on a gorgeous ruby hue.

Green Bean Casserole: This healthy revision of green bean casserole skips the canned soup and all the fat and sodium that come with it. Our white sauce with sliced fresh mushrooms, sweet onions and low-fat milk makes a creamy, rich casserole.

There are many different resources for healthy recipes for this holiday. Choosing to make it a healthier meal ahead of time, gives you time to prepare yourself for this meal. I like a lot of these recipes because they include a lot of vegetables, fruit, and nuts. I am most excited to try the green bean casserole because I love it and I want to see how it taste compared to the unhealthy verision. I hope you will consider making healthier dishes this Thanksgiving!