For me the Thanksgiving meal is my favorite meal of the whole year. In my home it is steeped with family tradition and wonderful memories. Over the years we have had to move and tweak recipes to fit everyones needs. After my dad was diagnosed with diabetes and my mother in law with high blood pressure we needed to find healthy alternatives to some of our favorite recipes. We wanted to have all the same great dishes but knew that now they would require a change.
A major frustration for us was trying to find recipes that everyone would enjoy. We would scour websites and magazines with hope of finding a better twist on an old favorite. It was time consuming and stressful. I decided that I wanted to remove the time and stress for all of you. I have comprised a menu that not only includes the traditional family favorites but also healthier alternatives to meet whatever your needs are, diabetes, heart issues, or weight loss.
How I recommend you use this menu is by picking and choosing what works for you. If you are in the process of losing weight I highly encourage you to choose a few tweaks but pepper them in with the traditional decadent fair. This is Thanksgiving and it is about celebrating what you are thankful for over delicious food and family. Thanksgiving is not about deprivation. My hope is that this helps bring a little stress reprieve to an already stressful holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving!
