Embracing a Meatless Thanksgiving and Holiday Season

 

Mouth Watering Thanksgiving Stuffing: Click image to license. © Evan's Studio, 2017

The Benefits of A Meatless Thanksgiving and Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, the family gatherings and meal preparation take center stage. Traditionally, this time of year has been synonymous with large parties centered around meat-heavy dishes. A growing movement towards sustainability, health, and ethical compassion has paved the way for a meatless Thanksgiving and a more plant-based approach to the holiday celebrations. Many more of your guests are likely to have meatless diets so it is important that you don't alienate them. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of offering a meatless Thanksgiving and share tips on how to put your best foot forward this holiday season.

A Meatless Thanksgiving: A Celebration of Gratitude

1. Delicious Meatless Thanksgiving Recipes:

   • Explore a variety of plant-based recipes that capture the spirit of Thanksgiving and the holiday season. From Butternut Squash Risotto to home-made stuffing, there are limitless plant-based options that will be sure to keep your guests happy.

   • Browse recipes for vegan pumpkin pudding, vegan pumpkin pie, and vegan pecan pie for your Vegan guests.

2. Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diets:

   • There are many health benefits associated with meatless diets.

   • There is evidence that plant-based diets can help protect against cardiovascular disease, obesity, type-2 diabetes, and hypertention.

Extending Meatless Feasts Beyond Thanksgiving: A Meatless Holiday Season

1. Inclusive Holiday Entertaining:

   • Whether it's Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Year's Eve, learn how to prepare meatless feasts for your Vegetarian and Vegan guests.

   • Ask your guests if they have any diet restrictions before the festivities to ensure that everyone feels welcome.
     

2. Ethical Considerations:

   • Many people consider themselves Moral Vegetarians and don't eat meat because they believe that it is wrong on some level eg. causing unnecessary harm to animals and polluting the environment. 

    

   Do you have a favorite meatless holiday recipe that you would like to share? If so, leave a comment below!