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10 Ways To Lighten Up Your Thanksgiving

Ditch your elastic waist-band jeans (like Friends star Joey) this Thanksgiving!

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10 Ways To Lighten Up Your Thanksgiving
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes by Epicurious

Beat the Thanksgiving bloat this holiday season with these healthy, alternative recipes to your typical Thanksgiving dishes! Most Americans tend to feel over-stuffed, like their turkeys, after over-indulging in heavy, starchy foods for their Thanksgiving meals. Stuffing, on top of mashed potatoes, on top of dinner rolls, on top of green bean casserole, on top of pumpkin pie – that gives me a stomachache just thinking about it! Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together and share laughter and stories over a delicious meal. But, there is a way to enjoy a meal without over-eating and feeling uncomfortably full. These recipes are packed with flavor, but have less sugar and starches to beat your holiday bloat!

1. Skip the “Chips & Dip” Appetizer for These Sweet Potato Rounds

http://ciaoflorentina.com/sweet-potato-roun ds-reci...

2. Substitute Mashed Potatoes with Mashed Cauliflower as A Low-Carb Alternative

http://www.thecookierookie.com/rosemary-garlic-mas...

3. Add Greens to Your Plate With This Brussel-Sprouts Salad

http://www.platingsandpairings.com/roasted-brussel...

4. Swap Out Pumpkin Pie With Gluten-Free, Artificial Sugar-Free Sweet Potato Pie

http://www.cottercrunch.com/impossibly-easy-paleo-...

5. Control Your Stuffing Craving With Gluten-Free, Bite-Size Stuffing Muffins

http://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2014/11/10/vegan-glu...

6. Try Zucchini Noodles with Pumpkin Gravy In Place of Your Usual Pasta Side Dish

http://www.thelondoner.me/2015/09/low-carb-pumpkin...

7. Make Your Own Cranberry Sauce In Place of Canned Jelly Packed With Sugar

8. Balance Your Carbs With Vegetables In These Sweet Potato Biscuits

http://wholefully.com/2014/10/22/turkey-pot-pie-sw...

9. Ditch The Apple Pie For Grain-Free, No Sugar Added Apple Crisp

http://livingwellmom.com/2016/09/grain-free-apple-crisp/#

10. Green Bean Bacon Bundles are a Healthier, Delicious Alternative To Green Bean Casserole

http://www.thespeckledpalate.com/green-bean-bacon-...

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