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Here’s a stuffing recipe that’s on the healthier side but will still thrill your guests. Our Sage Stuffing uses whole grain bread, omega-3 rich walnuts and cranberries to give it a holiday twist.

This thanksgiving classic gets a healthier makeover with a few small adjustments. First, we use heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil instead of butter, and stick with just 2 tablespoons. Low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock and salt-free poultry seasoning keep the sodium down, and fresh herbs add a nice punch of flavor. Finally, to build your diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving plate, be sure to watch your portion sizes! To make things easier, you can prepare everything a day in advance, and bake just before serving.

You can play around with different types of lentils in this stew - try red, yellow, or brown lentils.

Wild rice is a whole-grain and a healthier option than white rice. This soup is hearty and perfect on a cold winter day.

Soup is a healthy meal that you can load with lots of veggies. If desired, you can add some brown or wild rice to this dish, but add some extra water. This soup would go well with our Orange and Walnut Salad

Teriyaki sauce is typically very high in sugar. This homemade version is much lower carb than store bought. If you can find low carb teriyaki sauce in the store, you can substitute that rather than make your own.

This parsley-dill ricotta dip is perfect in the spring and summer. Fresh herbs flavor creamy and mild ricotta cheese. Cut up some fresh veggies like carrots, celery, or cucumbers to serve with the dip for a refreshing, healthy snack. If you have extra time, bake up some low-carb rosemary flax crackers to serve with it!

Try our Spicy Lentil Stew. You can spice up this hearty stew even more by adding a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the vegetables. Or, tone it down by using apple-, Italian-, or Mediterranean-flavored chicken sausage.

Who says you can only use white potatoes for a potato salad? This dish will be a welcomed surprise at your next summer picnic.