Enjoy an Eat Burn Sleep Thanksgiving!
Hi Everyone! Here’s your inflammation-reducing (rather than inducing) Thanksgiving Menu to make planning one of the season’s festivities easier, since everyone can eat these recipes.
It’s grain-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, indigestion-free, and guilt-free!
These anti-inflammatory Thanksgiving recipes are delicious and indulgent (without the symptoms of overindulgence). I can’t tell you how often I have been told that the pecan pie is more delicious than the classic recipe.
I have included two different options than the traditional turkey (which I presume you already know how you like roasted and stuffed, and your gravy recipe is under your belt, using the juices). Members can check the food lists and adapt. Ensure you use anti-inflammatory ingredients so you don’t undo the good work.
Also, turkey gets Eat Burn Sleep approval since the combination of B vitamins, selenium, and tryptophan balances blood sugar levels, avoiding hypoglycemia. This also boosts mental well-being and calms nerves.
Turkey also has an immune-enhancing effect and aids efficient thyroid functions, as well as combating oxidative stress caused by free radicals. (The darker meat contains more iron, zinc, and B vitamins).
If you have any vegans/vegetarians among your guests, they will be delighted to know that they have a delicious main, two starters, three sides, and three/six desserts to choose from.
Each dish contains nutrients that are off the charts, promoting good gut health, immune health, and ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitters. Most can be made ahead of time. I have starred the ones that can be.
I haven’t forgotten the traditional cranberry sauce. It’s just healthier than the classic recipe (and super tasty). There’s also a recipe for easily digestible bread rolls since many people love some bread on the table at Thanksgiving.
A Thanksgiving menu that your body will thank you for!
Thanksgiving Starters
Delicious and nourishing soup and salad with beneficial nutrients!
No ingredients to irritate your system. Just to soothe and heal your body and reduce inflammation.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad
These tasty bread rolls deliver an array of benefits to the mind and body.
Bread Rolls
Thanksgiving Mains
Although it’s tradition, you may want to swap the turkey for something different that doesn’t take as long but is still spectacular.
Equally, as fun to carve table side is a little chicken, perfect for a smaller crowd, or a rack of lamb for a larger crowd.
Sumac Poussin
Rack of Lamb with Basil and Mint
Delight everyone with the vegan/vegetarian option, which is a beautiful, festive-looking dish.
Eggplant & Tahini Truffle Dressing
Thanksgiving Sides
Pure, unadulterated sweet potato mash is just so amazing, as is the roasted potatoes with herbs.
The Brussels sprouts dish is a beautiful combination of flavors that will go with any of the mains.
I have included a lovely spice-roasted vegetable medley, which I think is so addictive.
Sweet Potato Mash
Sweet Potatoes With Rosemary and Sage
Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta and Sage
Roasted Root Vegetables
Healthy Cranberry Sauce
Thanksgiving Desserts
Making room for desserts is easier because you won’t feel the bloat that can happen at this stage of a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner.
I had to include so many, so there’s something for everyone. All are firm favorites in our household! My boys enjoy helping me make them, too.
Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate and Sea Salt Brownies
Pecan Pie
Chocolate Soft Cake
Apple and Cinnamon Cake
Caramelized Apple and Cinnamon Crumble
Make some sugar-free lemonade for the table. Or have the kids make it!
Wherever you are when you celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you have a wonderful day full of blessings. Do check the posts: Gut-friendly Festive Recipes, Best Appetizers To Suit Everyone, & 5 Acid Reflux-friendly Desserts.
Having a social gathering, eating digestive-friendly foods, and being thankful for what is good in your life all aid in longevity.
Thankfulness cultivates positivity and promotes contentment, which further supports good gut health, immune health, and ‘feel good’ neurotransmitters.
Which makes for an even happier Thanksgiving, a beautiful time to be enjoyed!
With love and gratitude.
