Whole Foods Thanksgiving
Being on a whole foods diet usually mean you eat quite a bit of meat as your main protein source, since you aren’t eating cheese or many other sources of protein. However, if you are a vegetarian, you might also want to try out this diet.
It is possible to be a vegetarian and eat whole foods, but keep in mind it won’t exactly be the Whole30 diet. You are going to add in some foods Whole30 people don’t eat to make sure you have well-balanced meals with enough nutrition.
Here are some Thanksgiving dishes that are vegetarian and also whole food-approved.
Sauteed Kale
You can start with a simple vegetable side dish that is easy to prepare and satisfies most people. Kale might not sound that exciting, but when you sautee it with the right seasonings and spices, it turns it into something very delicious. Continue reading
Another thing that might come up during the holidays when you are sticking to a whole foods lifestyle is having to travel. You may be traveling to your parent’s house for the Thanksgiving holiday, but find the trip itself to be a little bit complicated with your diet. Here are some tips for getting through the trip while keeping everyone on the whole foods diet. Continue reading
If you are planning on traveling to a relative’s house and staying with them during the holidays, you might find some challenges when it comes to Thanksgiving and foods you eat throughout the vacation. These tips are going to help you navigate this new situation.
Be Open and Honest
When you are staying with family that doesn’t follow the whole food lifestyle, it is a good idea to let them know ahead of time what your food restrictions are. This can help prevent them from planning an elaborate meal for you that includes most foods you can’t even eat.
Be open and honest, explaining why you follow this lifestyle and what you can and can’t eat. Explain that you don’t mind eating out for meals so that you can get what you want or that you will help prepare meals your own family can have while following this diet. Continue reading
During the Thanksgiving holiday, you might also find yourself wanting to eat out. This is common when family is visiting so that everyone goes out to eat together. Here are some helpful tips and suggestions for eating out while also sticking with the whole eating lifestyle. Continue reading
