Everyone knows there’s more that one way to prepare a turkey.

But did you know you could create one with veggies? And we don’t mean tofu!

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, as we all know, that means lots of delicious foods. But if you are like most people, serving up the traditional meal, not all the dishes on that list are tooth-friendly. Foods like pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes covered in clouds of toasted marshmallows and soft buttery rolls, to name just a few. While opting out of serving these traditional dishes might not go over well with your family and friends, why not add a festive veggie tray go along with them?

The Benefits of the Veggie Tray
Whether you set your veggie tray out for hungry guests to munch on while preparing your Thanksgiving meal, or you serve it right along with your cranberry sauce, little veggies have big benefits. They contain fiber, which is good for overall health. Plus, the crunch factor of raw veggies help naturally clean teeth.
Crunchy veggies you can add to your tray:

• bell pepper slices
• carrots
• broccoli florets
• cauliflower florets
• cucumber slices

Even though veggies is one of the healthiest things you can eat, a regular veggie platter can be a bit hum drum. We found a great article on creating a fun & festive veggie masterpiece – there are many ways to fashion a healthy vegetable turkey! Below are some examples from the article.