Thanksgiving Food Alternatives

Tired having to lose all the weight you gain over the holidays? Me too! It's time to take a different approach to "feasting" on Thanksgiving. Let's take a look at some foods that won't make us unbutton our trousers. Also, if you've got special dietary needs, whether you're vegan/vegetarian, diabetic, or on a low-fat or low-carb diet, there's a Thanksgiving menu out there for you!

Vegan & Vegetarian

Faux Turkeys There are several alternative turkey options to choose from. Tofurky  is probably the tastiest of the group: it's simply tofu that tastes like turkey.	Tofu Pumpkin Pie Made with pureed pumpkin  and tofu,  this scrumptious vegan dessert will have everyone wanting a piece!	Stuffing Stuffing,  a Thanksgiving feast staple. But if you're vegan or vegetarian you're obviously going to want something without animal-related products (like chicken broth. ) Try this recipe for a yummy stuffing alternative.	Green Bean Casserole Green bean casserole  is a must at any Thanksgiving get-together. Make a vegan one that's tasty and healthy!	Mashed Potatoes Who doesn't love mashed potatoes? Their creamy goodness makes every Thanksgiving feast complete. But that creaminess doesn't have to come from dairy. Try these vegan mashed potatoes!

Low Fat & Low Carb

Roast Turkey You can overdose on turkey without overdosing on fat intake! Check out the recipe to make a low fat, roast turkey.	Mashed Cauliflower A great, low carb alternative to mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower are just as tasty as the real thing!	Low Fat Mashed Potatoes Low fat + mashed potatoes = perfection! It doesn't get much better than that!	Low Carb Gravy Gravy always seems to be used an excess, put a little on the turkey, a little on the mashed potatoes, a little on the roll, on and on. Try this low carb gravy, so you can douse your favorite foods without facing the big consequences.	Low Fat Pumpkin Pie A dessert that's low fat is almost too good to be true! So this Thanksgiving, enjoy the most popular dessert without worrying about fitting into your Christmas dress.

Gluten Free

Turkey Some great gluten free brands include, Jennie-O,  Honeysuckle White,  Empire Kosher,  and Pilgrim's Pride.	Stuffing By just replacing the bread with gluten-free bread,  you can still have that tasty stuffing! Check out the recipe at GlutenFreeGirl.blogspot.com.	Gluten-Free Rolls These 5 stars rolls are of course gluten-free and amazingly delicious!	Dessert From decadent chocolate cakes to the traditional yet amazing pumpkin pie, there are tons of gluten-free desserts  out there!	Side Dishes From mashed potatoes to cranberry sauce, there are several yummy gluten-free side dish recipes.

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