Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of family, fun, and of course – food! But not just any food, creamy, sugary, curl up on the couch and sleep afterwards type of food. We all love it, but for those who are trying to maintain a diet that could help reduce your neuropathy symptoms, the temptations are real.
There are ways to enjoy the eating adventures of the holiday and not get too off course in maintaining a healthy diet. It’s a matter of planning ahead – deciding where you will indulge in those favorite holiday treats and where you can make some good choices to not derail all the good you’ve been doing. It does take more work, but in the end, you won’t feel that regret of over-indulgence.
Substituting healthier ingredients can be a great placed to start. Some tried and true options are:
- Avocado in place of butter
- Greek yogurt instead of cream
- Almond flour in place of regular flour
- Applesauce instead of sugar for baking
- Flax seeds for eggs
- Cacao nibs for chocolate or nuts
- Banana in place of oil in baking recipes
Cauliflower is a great substitute for bread products and stuffing is a Thanksgiving staple. Click here to try Cauliflower Stuffing from Delish.com
Don’t be afraid to eat that favorite Thanksgiving treat this year though. One piece won’t hurt. Neuropathy and Pain Solutions is here to help if you are dealing with pain due to symptoms of neuropathy. We can help you have a plan for your diet along with our drug-free, non-surgical treatment, Sanexas therapy, to help you LIVE A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN. That’s the goal – to live again!
Enjoy the holidays again with the help of Neuropathy and Pain Solutions! Call (618) 495-LIFE to schedule an evaluation that could change the rest of your life!
