Thursday, November 19, 2009

5 Steps to Healthy Thanksgiving Makeover



Want to have a healthy Thanksgiving feast without sacrificing the good old-fashioned taste you crave?

A simple food swaps can really make traditional dishes tremendously healthier.

1. Sweeten up your potato dish with spices like cinnamon and vanilla. Don't use sugar or butter

2. Mix puree dried cranberries in orange juice and water, and voila! You have your own home made cranberry sauce for a natural dressing for turkey.

3. Use whole grain bread for stuffing on turkey. Include apples and walnuts too.

4. Cut out the backbone and flatten your turkey. Cook it for a shorter time. You need less oil and gravy because it's juicy on its own.

5. Choose to go with either a pie or a pecan.