- By Alyssa Delmonico, Circuit of Change                                                                   Photo Credit: Diabetic Living Online

There's no doubt potatoes are a staple on most Thanksgiving tables. But instead of heavy mashed potatoes, lighten up with this mouth-watering and vitamin-rich warm potato salad with kale.

Ingredients (serves 2)

3/4 pound (about 6 small) red potatoes, quartered
1 head dinosaur kale, shredded
1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped [...]

- By Alycea Ungaro, Real Pilates

Cancer claimed a dear friend of mine last year. She was a tremendous person and also an outstanding cook. I'm truly grateful to have had the years we did together. This year at Thanksgiving we will remember and honor her by sharing one of her beloved recipes.

Thanksgiving can be overly filling. Instead of that bogged down feeling, brighten up [...]

- By Ksenia Lova, Breakfast Criminals

Even though I didn't grow up with Thanksgiving around, the cozy hominess of the Holiday takes a special place in my heart. Perhaps because it encapsulates the essence of Fall: the contrasts of cold weather and the warming spices, of going inside (physically and metaphorically) and as a result finding more connection (within ourselves and in our communities). 

To me [...]

- By Aly Raymer, B/Spoke Studios                                                                                            Photo Credit: www.eatingrules.com

Tired of traditional pie for dessert? Try this delicious, health conscious and SUPER easy spiced raw chocolate truffle recipe. Raw cacao is a delicious source of antioxidants, magnesium, iron and fiber. Plus, this recipe is dairy free, gluten free and vegan!

Ingredients: 

2 cups jumbo Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup almond flour [...]

- By Steve Macari, Drive 495                                                                                            Photo Credit: @naturally_nutritious

Yams and sweet potatoes are a great source of carbohydrates, are naturally sweet (especially when roasted), gluten-free and paleo-friendly.  This simple recipe is an excellent way to take your roasted sweet potatoes up a notch and maximize the flavor via a process known as blooming which opens up the herbs and spices by heating them in oil.
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