Thanksgiving Table (Creative Commons/Michael Whitney)

A great alternative to keep Thanksgiving tasty and healthy would be to use traditional Thanksgiving foods, but prepare them differently. That way, you still have the taste of Thanksgiving, just not all the calories! Here are some recipes that will help with the “post Thanksgiving meal guilt.” Also, be sure to check out websites like epicurious.com for some awesome recipe inspiration! 

Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings 

Shredded Kale Salad with Turkey Skin Cracklings. (Epicurious.com/Chris Gentile)

Everyone knows kale is uber healthy, and this recipe found on epicurious.com shows how you can combine the green veggie with thanksgiving staples such as turkey. This recipe is great because you can enjoy turkey in a new way while still staying nutritious. 

Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing

Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing (Bonapettit.com)

Sweet potatoes are some of the usual suspects on the Thanksgiving Day table, but maybe this year you could substitute the marshmallows and make this delicious sounding salad instead. 

Green Beans with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette 

Green Beans with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette (Epicurious.com/Quentin Bacon)

This appetizing and easy recipe is a great way to get your veggies on the day of giving thanks. It's super simple and green beans are usually a popular vegetable, which will make this recipe in demand at your Thanksgiving Day table. Find it here. 

Spinach Pomegranate Salad 

Spinach Pomegranate Salad (Allrecipes.com)

This tasty recipe is a good light option to add the your thanksgiving feast. Simple, yet delicious! Also, it's a good way to try something new on turkey day. Try this out with your friends and family and you might end up making it every year. 

Roasted Brussel Sprout and Apple Salad 

Roasted Bussel Sprout and Apple Salad (Epicurious.com/Johnny Miller)

This great recipe is another way to pack your meal full of delicious vegetables! Brussel sprouts sometimes get a bad rap but they can be absolutely delicious. This dish will for sure be a popular one. 

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