If you're like us, Thanksgiving is the holiday where you load up on carbs like gooey mac and cheese, sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows, and plenty of pumpkin and pecan pie. You'll notice we left out the requisite turkey and ham, and pig tails are sauerkraut which is an oddly popular side dish in our family. Since we don't eat poultry, pork or red meat, unless we bring grilled salmon and a salad with us, we're left with the calorie-filled carbs. A meatless Thanksgiving? Image by Ohmyveggies But maybe there's a way to get your family and ours on board with a healthier and happier Thanksgiving holiday. Here are a few tips f rom C ertified Holistic Health Practitioner and Lifestyle Coach Vanessa Chamberlin: Have fun planning a menu. Don’t limit yourself by thinking only of traditional foods. If you’re cooking for a larger group and they’re expecting their holiday favorites, there are ways you can emulate those foods with a healthier recipe, like