Tia Mowry-Hardrict:6 Sneaky Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving Healthier.

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Hi guys!
Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday, which means it’s time to prepare your belly for some serious stretching.  (We should all come to expect the standard post-Thanksgiving food coma by now, right?).  But just because you’re already dreaming of mountains of buttery mashed potatoes and decadent pecan pie doesn’t mean your waistline has to suffer.  Today, I’m sharing 5 sneaky ways to make your Thanksgiving healthier – these tips will allow you to indulge (after all, Thanksgiving is the one night of the year that you’re practically encouraged to forget about your diet) in a smart way.  And yes, I promise you’ll still be able to enjoy your mashed potatoes…

5 Sneaky Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving Healthier 

1.) Follow the rule of thirds: To avoid overloading on carbs, follow the rule of thirds when it comes to filling your plate: one third  should be filled with your protein, the second third for salad and veggies, and the last third for starches (like sweet potatoes, stuffing, etc.) 
2.) Start with veggies: Starting with veggies and salad will fill you up with healthy, low-calorie options before you reach straight for the gravy.  And veggies don’t have to be boring – why not try an interesting, tasty new recipe like maple roasted carrots with fennel seeds?
3.) Skip the thighs: Even though I’m a vegan, I know a lot of you will be indulging in turkey on Thursday (there’s a reason why people refer to it as Turkey Day…).  A tip for all of you: white meat is a good source of lean protein, whereas thigh meat and dark meat contain more calories than a slice of prime rib.  Crazy! 4.) Sweeten sparingly: Yams are already sweet on their own – the addition of butter and marshmallows don’t do much to accentuate their flavor and simply add needless calories to an otherwise healthy food.  Instead of sweetening with butter and marshmallows, why not try fruit juice and a pinch of cinnamon?
5.) Pick pumpkin: One of the best parts of Thanksgiving is the dessert – when it comes to picking which slice (or slices) of pie to indulge in, always pick pumpkin.  Compared to apple and pecan pie, it’s much lower in calories.
6.) Make your own cranberry sauce: Canned cranberry sauce is full of extra sugars and preservatives – why not make your own using fresh cranberries, orange juice, applesauce and agave? Here’s another simple recipe I love.

 What’s your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner? Do you have any sneaky health tips to share? Tell me in the comments!