Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and it will certainly look very different this year. Stumped about what to make? Here are 26 very veggie things to help make your planning a little easier.
Read morehow to have a mindful thanksgiving
This post isn’t going to tell you to watch your weight this holiday season or to let you know how precarious this time of year is. You probably already know that Thanksgiving can be the tipping off point of holiday eating insanity, but it doesn’t have to be. Have your slice of pie (I will probably be having two), your mashed potatoes, and your wine this Thanksgiving and don’t beat yourself up about it. Enjoy this season, but do so in a mindful and present way. Sure, I am talking about looking up from your phone and actually appreciating your friends and family surrounding you but also to really be present with your stomach and your mind as well. We are all hopefully getting to January 1st - do you want to get there and feel discouraged and regretful and jump into a cleanse that may encourage yo-yo dieting and perpetuate diet culture? Or do you want to get to January 1st and feel like it is just another day of the week?
Read moreradicchio, endive, and arugula salad with spiced pistachios
Most Thanksgiving meals are full of decadent and heavy foods. Add some contrast to the mix with a colorful and zippy salad that comes together quickly and seamlessly. Punchy bitter greens and fennel cut through the sweet, buttery, and starchy sides of the holiday and create a respite for your tastebuds. Thanksgiving or not, this salad is a simple yet sophisticated addition to your salad repertoire.
Read moresix ways registered dietitians keep it clean (and indulge) on thanksgiving
Over the past few years I have discussed how to have a healthy and a happy Thanksgiving without the guilt or the need to go up a pant size. This year I recruited some of my favorite NYC - based Registered Dietitians to offer their recommendations on how they keep it clean and consciously indulge on Thanksgiving.
Read morebutternut squash + onion jam toast
Even the best intentioned individuals, like myself, tend to overdo it on Thanksgiving. In case you did, use today to get back on track. Head out for a power walk or a run or sign up for your favorite workout class. Give away the desserts and not so healthy sides, and hang tight to the veggies that you can repurpose and enjoy heathfully over the next few days.
Read morepotato party thanksgiving style: rosemary roasted potatoes with green sauce
You know we love a good potato party around here as made evident here, here, and here. Most Thanksgiving meals feature potatoes roasted, scalloped, or mashed. For a dressed up spin on rosemary roasted potatoes, serve your spuds with this vibrant and delicious green sauce. It offers a lovely contrast to the dark colors that typically appear on the holiday table.
Read morebrussels sprout + "bacon" salad with smoked paprika almonds
We all could use something a little crunchy at the Thanksgiving table. In the midsts of stuffings and mashes and sauces, how about a light and refreshing salad featuring the vegetable that everyone used to hate.
Read morespiced sweet potato wedges with tahini honey and pecans
Thanksgiving is next week! It is hard to believe that the holiday season has arrived. In my best efforts to help the vegheads out, I will be featuring a few simple vegetarian sides that will please everyone at your table. Because, lets be honest, the sides are the best part of the meal.
Sweet potatoes are a staple at most Thanksgiving tables. Try something spicy and a little sweet this year and make these spiced rubbed sweet potato wedges with tahini honey and toasted pecans.
Read moreWild rice, mushroom, and leek stuffing
Thanksgiving is a mere two weeks away! No need to freak, I've got your back with this easy, breezy, gluten-free, vegan, and virtuous wild rice and mushroom stuffing. Most stuffings tend to be heavy on the bread and the bloating, but this wild rice and meaty mushroom alternative will leave you satisfied and healthily nourished. Whether you are hosting a traditional Thanksgiving or a vegan vegfest, this stuffing will fit in with any holiday menu.
Read moreseven vegan dishes to make this thanksgiving
Still in a bind about what to make this Thanksgiving? No worries, I've got your back with a nutritious and healthily curated vegan feast to satisfy every veghead at your table.
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