Have a Healthier Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving is all about family and food. You can't change your family (trust us, we've tried). But a few small changes to your recipes can transform this gluttonous meal into a guilt-free feast.

Mashed Potatoes — they don’t need cream, or any dairy. A generous helping of olive oil or vegetable stock, and some high-quality sea salt are all you need to make a creamy, delicious volcano for your gravy. (Save a little of the cooking water and add it by tablespoon-fulls to reach desired consistency.)Gluten Free Stuffing or Vegan Stuffing — if you or your guests have dietary restrictions, try these alternative versions. Gluten-free stuffing sounds crazy — stuffing is based on bread, right? Well, cornbread (if it’s made without wheat flour) is gluten-free. Trust me, you and your guests won’t miss the wheat.

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Better for you Pumkpin Pie — I made this dairy free pie last week using a fresh hokkaido pumpkin from a local farm. My very-picky kids nearly ate it all! If you want it gluten free, simply swap out a gluten free crust.