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<p><em><a href="https://drlorishemek.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Lori Shemek</a>&nbsp;is back again to share some healthy and delicious Thanksgiving recipes.&nbsp; Dr. Lori is the best-selling author of books such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Key-Secrets-Inflammation-Prevent/dp/1735055301/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZAQKAGK84IZ4&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=dr+lori+shemek&amp;qid=1605884104&amp;sprefix=dr+lori+she%2Caps%2C154&amp;sr=8-2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ketogenic Key</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/FIRE-UP-Super-Quick-Strategies-Weight-ebook/dp/B0083BW37G/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ZAQKAGK84IZ4&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=dr+lori+shemek&amp;qid=1605884104&amp;sprefix=dr+lori+she%2Caps%2C154&amp;sr=8-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fire Up Your Fat Burn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Guide-Intermittent-Fasting-Step-ebook/dp/B0847DLZR7/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2ZAQKAGK84IZ4&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=dr+lori+shemek&amp;qid=1605884104&amp;sprefix=dr+lori+she%2Caps%2C154&amp;sr=8-4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting</a>.&nbsp; Dr. Lori is a certified nutritional consultant and weight loss expert who spreads awareness of the negative effects of inflammation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p>
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<p>Thanksgiving is truly a time for all of us to not only give thanks but to enjoy delicious foods as well.&nbsp; This special day also heralds in the special holiday season of celebration.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.tyentusa.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Healthy-and-Delicious-Thanksgiving-Dishes.jpg" alt="Healthy and Delicious Thanksgiving Dishes" class="wp-image-540145"/></figure>
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<p>Knowing exactly how to combine the most flavorful holiday foods will allow you to enjoy your meal; guilt-free!&nbsp; So, this year, why not avoid the food coma by swapping out your favorite Thanksgiving classics with some healthy and a few unique Thanksgiving recipes?&nbsp; Enjoy a lower carbohydrate, healthful holiday while keeping it simple, keeping weight down, and health goals on target. Healthy, flavorful foods that won’t stick to your waistline.</p>
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<p>Here are simple, easy and healthy Thanksgiving recipes to gobble up for this memorable Thanksgiving Day!</p>
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<h2><strong>Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans</strong></h2>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.tyentusa.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bacon-Wrapped-Green-Beans-1024x768.jpg" alt="Bacon Wrapped Green Beans" class="wp-image-540146"/></figure>
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<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Ingredients</strong></p>
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<p>1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed</p>
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<p>1 pound bacon</p>
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<p><strong>Instructions</strong></p>
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<p>Pre-heat oven to 375° F.</p>
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<p>Place bacon slices on a cutting board. Cut the bacon strips in half.</p>
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<p>Bundle 5-6 green beans together. Wrap a piece of bacon whole or halved.</p>
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<p>Make bundles and place in a large baking dish.</p>
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<p>Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes or until the bacon gets a little crispy.</p>
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<h2><strong>Creamy Buttery Mashed Cauliflower</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Ingredients</strong></p>
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<p>1 large head cauliflower cut into florets</p>
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<p>4 tablespoons butter</p>
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<p>3 tablespoons sour cream</p>
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<p>2 cloves garlic, finely chopped</p>
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<p>¼ cup parmesan cheese</p>
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<p>Salt and pepper to taste</p>
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<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Instructions</strong></p>
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<p>Place florets in boiling water.</p>
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<p>Boil florets until they become soft – fork tender – about 15 minutes.</p>
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<p>Remove and drain.</p>
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<p>Add florets back to the pot.</p>
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<p>Add all ingredients to the pot and with a blender stick (or a blender/food processor) blend until creamy and smooth.</p>
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<p>Season with salt and pepper.</p>
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<h2><strong>Mashed Japanese Sweet Potato (A Unique Twist)</strong></h2>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://www.tyentusa.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Mashed-Japanese-Sweet-Potato--1024x768.jpg" alt="Mashed Japanese Sweet Potato " class="wp-image-540148"/></figure>
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<p>The Japanese sweet potato is considered one of the healthiest foods available. This is a unique option in place of the traditional sweet potato.</p>
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<p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p>
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<p>4 purple Japanese sweet potatoes</p>
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<p>2 tablespoons sour cream</p>
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<p>4 tablespoons butter</p>
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<p>2 green onions, finely chopped</p>
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<p>Salt and pepper</p>
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<p><strong>Instructions</strong></p>
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<p>Roast sweet potatoes (until flesh is soft) for 40-45 minutes.</p>
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<p>In a medium bowl, scoop out the flesh from potatoes.</p>
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<p>While hot, add all ingredients and mix until well-blended.</p>
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<h2><strong>Holiday Lemon-Garlic Cornish Game Hens</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p>
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<p>4 Cornish game hens, rinsed and patted dry</p>
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<p>Fresh Sage or herbs of choice for stuffing</p>
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<p>2 green onions, halved</p>
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<p>2 lemons, quartered</p>
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<p>1 stick butter, melted</p>
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<p>4 cloves garlic, finely chopped</p>
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<p>Salt and pepper</p>
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<p><strong>Instructions</strong></p>
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<p>Pre-heat oven to 420 degrees F.</p>
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<p>Spray baking dish with cooking spray.</p>
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<p>Place hens in the baking dish and baste with melted garlic butter.</p>
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<p>Reserve remaining garlic butter for basting during cooking.</p>
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<p>Stuff hens with 2 lemon quarters, green onions and herbs.</p>
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<p>Salt and pepper hens.</p>
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<p>Roast hens for 40 minutes and golden brown. Baste with butter intermittently while roasting.</p>
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<p>Garnish with fresh herb sprigs and lemon quarters.</p>
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<h2><strong>Decadent Crustless Low Carb Pumpkin Chiffon Pie</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p>
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<p>1 can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)</p>
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<p>3 large eggs</p>
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<p>3 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener or swerve</p>
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<p>½ teaspoon sea salt</p>
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<p>1 teaspoon cinnamon</p>
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<p>1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice</p>
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<p>¾ cup heavy cream</p>
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<p>Whipped cream for topping</p>
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<p><strong>Instructions</strong></p>
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<p>Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.</p>
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<p>Mix all ingredients together.</p>
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<p>Pour into a well-sprayed individual baking crock or one pie pan.</p>
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<p>Bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.</p>
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<p>Garnish with whipped cream.</p>
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<p>Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!</p>
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