Healthy Holiday Hacks
What’s on your Thanksgiving platter?
Holiday cooking doesn’t have to be heavy. With a few smart swaps, you can enjoy the season’s best flavors while keeping things lighter and more nutritious.
High-fiber, protein-rich appetizers not only taste great but also help you feel satisfied, so you can enjoy treats in moderation. Simple substitutions, like using plant-based butter and soy milk, cut saturated fat while adding a boost of protein.
Serve with carrot sticks and/or your (almost homemade) pita chips that are a crowd-pleaser. Follow the Pumpkin Hummus recipe. Soy hummus freezes great for future holiday events.
No time to cook soybeans and prepare the hummus?
Purchase some soy hummus and just follow the steps in the Pumpkin Hummus recipe to add the pumpkin and garnish like a chef!
Hack #2: Add heart-healthy appetizers.
Delicious and nutritious appetizers:
Hack #3: What to do with leftover turkey?
Pull your pre-cooked, frozen soybeans from the freezer to make some hack-worthy meals for friends and family with your leftovers.
Heart-healthy ways you can use that leftover turkey:
Hope this gives you a few ideas for making your holiday feast both happy and healthy!
Small steps matter.
Enjoy!