A Thanksgiving Meal Your Body Will Thank You For

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gorge on all your fall favorites simultaneously – with gratitude, of course! From warm buttered biscuits, to sage-infused gravy drizzled over turkey, and sweet, delectable pumpkin pie, what is there not to love? While these foods sure are packed with endorphin-raising tastiness, they often don’t leave you feeling your best afterwards. This is especially true for individuals who have food sensitivities and blood sugar regulation issues. 

So, we’ve put together a “This for That” list of healthier swaps for your Thanksgiving feast that don’t sacrifice taste – or your health! 

Main Course:

• Rosemary Roasted Turkey
• Orange Glazed Ham
• Sub Turkey for Salmon Roasted in Butter/Ghee/Olive Oil
• Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

Side Dish:

• Traditional Stuffing for Wild Rice/Quinoa Stuffing, Grain Free Stuffing, Cauliflower Stuffing, or Cornbread Stuffing
• Mashed Potatoes for Mashed Sweet Potatoes or Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash or Mashed Butternut Squash
• Canned Cranberry Sauce for Naturally Sweetened Cranberry Sauce
• Traditional Green Bean Casserole for a Whole30 Green Bean Casserole
• Candied Sweet Potatoes for Paleo Candied Sweet Potatoes or Honeynut Squash with Tahini
• Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole for Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
• Traditional Gravy for Paleo Gravy or this Vegan Gravy
• Candied Carrots for Honey Glazed CarrotsVegan Butternut Squash Soup

Salads: 
Incorporating a salad is an easy way to sneak in more vegetables!

• Persimmon Salad with Ginger Citrus Dressing
• Sweet Potato Kale Salad
• Brussel Sprouts Kale Apple Salad
• Butternut Squash Quinoa Cranberry Salad
• Fall Roasted Veggies

Breads:

• Pillsbury Biscuits for Paleo BiscuitsOlive, Carmelized Onion Herb Dropped Biscuits, or Gluten free buttermilk biscuits

Dessert:
Healthier dessert options such as: 

• Gluten Free Apple Tart, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Tarts, or Chocolate Pumpkin Cashew Cheesecake
• Cool Whip for Coconut Whipped Cream
• Ginger or Peppermint Tea to help with digestion after a big meal

You can find these recipes and more on our Thanksgiving Pinterest Board!