Thanksgiving is one of the most glutinous holidays in existence. With each passing year, all of the comforting, fattening dishes remain the same, but your lifestyle, health or health goals may change. Some of you may have transitioned to vegetarian, vegan, or raw vegan diets and this may be your first time encountering the upcoming holiday weekend with new dietary restrictions. How do you resist all the temptation that you\u2019ll see at the Thanksgiving table?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most important things that people can be thankful for is a healthy body. How many people in the United States can honestly say that all of their bodily systems and organs are functioning optimally? We estimate that a limited number of people can say this, due to increasing percentages of obesity<\/a>, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In light of the growing rates of these illnesses, which primarily stem from poor diet, doesn\u2019t it make sense to change things up this Thanksgiving?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our intention is not to put fear in your soul; rather, it is to open your eyes to the fact that many people are eating their way into an unhealthy state. While you may not gain 10 pounds over Thanksgiving weekend, the eating habits can carry through the rest of the year, gobbling up sweets<\/a> and carb-heavy entrees as you please. Most people gain the majority of their weight between Thanksgiving and the New Year, but you have the opportunity to break this statistic by eating some lighter, healthier options this year. Whether you are raw vegan or not, there are light and healthy alternatives to Thanksgiving classics that are relatively easy to make. See the following recipes for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThanksgiving Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Raw Vegan Stuffing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n