Everyone talks about the turkey or the ham – but what about turning your attention toward veggies and healthier side dishes this year. The average American eats between 3,000 and 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving. And that is only the starting point for an entire holiday season of overeating ahead. Want an easy way to cut down and stay slim this holiday season? Try out some of these healthy and delicious vegetarian dishes from the kitchens of Dr. Oz and his many guests.
This recipe comes straight from Dr. Oz’s kitchen. Not only does this veggie combo provide a bounty of vitamins and minerals, it’s also very easy to make and can serve as a main or side dish.
Dr. Jamie Koufman's recipes not only soothe and curb silent reflux, they’re delicious too! These recipes limit the kinds of acids found in the foods that can cause silent reflux. Silent reflux is a precursor to esophageal cancer, which is one of the most dangerous cancers out there. The good news is silent reflux can be managed, prevented, and even cured through a change in diet.
Dr. Oz challenged celebrity chef Paula Deen to transform her favorite dishes by cutting the calories and fat in half. By using low-fat cheese and milk, Paula Deen’s Healthier Mac and Cheese keeps all the cheesy flavor of the original recipe without destroying your diet. Guaranteed to go first at the Thanksgiving table!
This recipe from Dr. Andrew Weil encapsulates his True Food philosophy: Specific foods can reduce inflammation in the body, providing your best strategy for protecting against deadly diseases.
One cup of this soup will give you a bountiful serving of the anti-inflammatory ingredients orange cauliflower, turmeric and extra virgin olive oil.
This delicious, filling salad comes from Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s G-BOMBS diet plan. This combination of greens, seeds and currants will fill you up quickly and keep you full. Bonus: If you eat this a couple of times per week, you’ll be craving greens in no time!
Foodologist Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien uses two secret swaps to make this baked ziti with half the calories of the traditional! The first substitute is a ground-beef-style soy crumble instead of beef. And instead of a canned tomato sauce overloaded with sodium, this recipe uses simple canned, crushed tomatoes for the sauce. Learn more about Lisa Lillen’s plan to lose five pounds and eat twice as much. Sounds pretty great for the holidays, right?
Curl up by the fire and get cozy with this comforting soup. It’s full of rich flavor and healthy vegetables that are sure to keep you warm and healthy this holiday season! Serve it as a side or appetizer.
Consider making your next lasagna with thinly sliced zucchini instead of pasta. Zucchini is the perfect carb extender. By using meal expanders, you can increase the size of your meal without significantly increasing the amount of calories it contains. Forget the petite salads, these diet dishes are built to satisfy!
The secret ingredient in this soup is antioxidant-rich pumpkin, a fit fall food. The beta-carotene it contains can block the growth of cancerous cells. Easy to make, this curried soup will keep you warm through the winter months. Learn about the other fit fall foods you can place on your table this holiday season.
This salad helps boost thyroid function and increase your energy – which we could all use a little more of around the holidays. Kale, rich in vitamin A, is essential to your thyroid. Add carrots, kelp flakes and sunflower seeds, then top with tahini and a pinch of Celtic salt.
Enjoy this favorite – guilt-free! By using reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt, this recipe cuts the fat and calories of the original dish nearly in half! Start your guests with this appetizer. Perfect for football games and gatherings too!
Swap frying your food in oil and instead turn to the oven! These parmesan zucchini sticks are a delicious example of the benefits of oven-frying and are especially tasty when dipped in a sauce of roasted red peppers.
Is stubborn belly fat one of your most bothersome body problems? You can beat the bulge in just 7 days by adding one cup of beans to every meal! Chickpeas contain soluble fiber, which works to lower the inflammation that causes belly fat. These belly fat-blasting muffins can double as a delicious dessert or breakfast food.
For dessert, satisfy your sweet tooth so you never feel deprived with this healthy brownie and banana snack. The blended banana treat is a perfect substitute for ice cream and is a delicious addition to the brownie.
For a healthy dessert alternative, this naturally sweet pudding recipe is a tasty treat and has no added sugar. Substituting protein-rich tofu for heavy milks and creams makes this dish much lighter and diet-friendly.
After your bountiful Thanksgiving meal, eliminate harmful toxins, restore your system, and reset your body with this vegetarian detox cleanse from Dr. Oz. All you need is 3 days, a blender and $16 a day!
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