November Health: A Thanksgiving Diet?!

I know I may seem crazy, but I am starting a diet today. A serious diet. One day before the holiday that celebrates overeating. The food you eat is stuffed so it is expected that you will do the same. You should be stuffed with food that's stuffed with food. It's like the dream within a dream theme of Inception, but with food. So why diet tomorrow? Because 1) it's becoming that necessary for me, clothing-wise. And 2) because why does celebrating food mean celebrating overly processed junk? I'm going to keep it simple and learn to love the basic food itself, much like the Pilgrim's did on their first Turkey Day. I thought for this month (appreciative month), I should appreciate what food naturally offers, rather than pile on extra sugar and fat. So, I went on a search for my T-Day recipes. Have a look - I think they look amazing, and I can't wait to taste the final products! Try them out yourself if you would like and let me know what you think! 

Cooking Light's Ultimate Roasted Turkey

Thanksgiving without a Turkey is like Halloween without costumes. It doesn't make sense.  This recipe has apparently won over Test Kitchens across the country, and guess what? It's light and healthy, too! Click here for Cooking Light's recipe. 

Eating Well's Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes 

Tons of Vitamin A (230% daily value-WOW!), 10 minute prep time, and only 96 calories per serving? Sign me up, please! I'm a huge sweet potato casserole fan, but this looks sweet and savory enough to do the trick. Click here for Eating Well's recipe. 

"Hungry Girl's" Rockin' Lean Bean Casserole 

"Hungry Girl" needs to be called "Hungry Smart Girl." She is BRILLiant. I love a good green bean casserole, but apparently it just loves to make me fat. This recipe swaps out a few of the fattiest ingredients, and guess what? This recipe is only 76 calories per serving! Click here for Hungry Girl's recipe. You won't be disappointed! 

Weight Watcher's Pumpkin Ice Cream in Homemade Ice Cream Bowls 

Takes 18 minutes to make, it's only 6 weight watchers points, and it becomes a delicious alternative to a heavy and highly caloric slice of pumpkin pie. Click here for Weight Watcher's recipe. "Tortillas are sprinkled with pumpkin pie spice, then baked. They turn into edible bowls for this delicious, elegant autumn dessert."

- MORGZZ