Culinary Secrets for a Memorable Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with it comes an abundance of delicious food from the autumn harvest. One of the greatest feelings is sitting around a table surrounded by family and friends, and enjoying a delicious feast. With it comes the very hard task of eating in moderation or even eating remotely healthy for that matter. Here are some healthy tips to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner this holiday season. Starch in Moderation: Breads, potatoes and turkey release tryptophan and can cause drowsiness.Think about using quinoa or chickpeas as a stuffing alternative this year. Both are loaded with flavour and contain more protein than their starchy counterparts. Olive Oil versus Butter: Although butter has a wonderful flavour, olive oil is a much healthier alternative and doesn’t contain cholesterol. Olive oil is a healthy source of fat that can be added