Thanksgiving Menu - What to Eat?

We at DNA do not always agree on nutrition for special occasions. While we all subscribe to the same science-based approach to nutrition, holidays present unique challenges. December is a minefield of sugary treats and beverages, and is best approached in moderation - choose your exceptions, and make them infrequent and worthwhile (skip the corn-based eggnog but drink the real homemade stuff). Thanksgiving, however, is just one big day of eating...plus leftovers!

David believes that you train and eat well all year, and that eating whatever foods your family traditionally enjoys on Thanksgiving is healthy and appropriate. He says that you should enjoy yourself, eat what you like, and not feel guilty!

AJ makes exceptions at times (birthday cake, wine...) but doesn't like to feel crummy after a big meal, and really enjoys cooking whole foods. She prefers some alternatives to the traditional starch-fest, and won't touch a white roll with a 10-foot pole.

We encourage you to post Thanksgiving recipes here or on the Phase I & IV Nutrition Group Page. Meanwhile, you can download AJ's Thanksgiving Menu, complete with recipes and a shopping list. Pick one to try and take to a friend's house. Alternatively, go to Mom's and ENJOY the candied yams - it's a special occasion!

AJ'S THANKSGIVING MENU & RECIPES — click to download