Thanksgiving Dinner for All How to Cook for Diabetics and Vegans on Turkey Day
Alongside family and football, food is often the highlight of Thanksgiving. But if you’re cooking dinner for a large group, crafting the perfect menu can be difficult. Veganism and vegetarianism are more popular than ever, and it can be frustrating finding dishes that everyone can enjoy — or even eat at all, in the case of a diabetic friend or family member. Luckily, there are plenty of options to create an amazing meal for any group of diverse diners. Diabetics Thanksgiving is a stressful time for anyone who monitors their blood sugar. Sweet potato casserole and sugar-packed pies can tempt even the most diet-conscious diabetic. But undereating can be as unhealthy for diabetics as overeating, so it’s important to include appetizers in your Thanksgiving menu. Healthy options include raw vegetables and hummus, roasted nuts, shrimp cocktail, or a cheeseboard. For the main meal, turkey is fine if you hold off on any brown sugar or honey glaze. Green bean casserole is safe as well, and stuffing can be included as long as you use whole-grain bread. For dessert, parfaits made with Greek
yogurt, fresh fruit, and sliced almonds are healthy and tasty and can round out the perfect meal. Vegans The best thing about cooking Thanksgiving for a vegan is that there are plenty of substitutes for classic dishes. Vegan turkeys are available at most grocery stores. It may not look like your traditional turkey since there are no bones, but it still cooks and tastes like a turkey. If a vegan turkey is out of the question, you can try making a mushroom Wellington or roasted cauliflower as a replacement. For side dishes, vegan macaroni and cheese and roasted Brussels sprouts are easy and safe. As for dessert, most grocery stores carry a variety of gluten-free and vegan desserts at their bakery, such as nondairy ice cream and flourless cookies, that taste similar or identical to their gluten-filled, non- vegan counterparts. The holidays are a great time to come together, and with these options, you can make everyone feel included in the celebration.
PSA: A Living Trust Can Protect Your Home
A Living Trust Can Protect Against Creditors and Lawsuits There is a way to keep your home even if you’re being pursued by creditors and lawsuits. In order to judgment-proof your property, you must create an irrevocable living trust. Unlike a revocable living trust, which you can terminate at any time, an irrevocable trust requires you to permanently hand over control of assets to be held by the trust. And yes, you can often choose yourself. What if your beneficiaries are in debt? A “spendthrift clause” in a living trust can help prevent the trustee from transferring the title of a living trust’s assets to anyone other than the beneficiaries, blocking claims by
Lately, a lot of people have been calling us to get their estates in order due to losing a family member during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nobody expects to pass away and leave a mess for their family to sort through. Unfortunately, your debts, taxes, and probate court will take away a lot of the inheritance — even your home in some cases — that you might’ve intended to pass to your family. If you want to best protect your estate for the future generations of your family, here’s how you can do that. Create a Living Trust The very best thing you can do for your home is to create a living trust. It’s a legal entity created to hold ownership of your property, such as your home. With a living trust, your beneficiaries can retain your property after your death without going through probate. Additionally, since there’s no public court process, any financial information related to your living trust — from the assets it holds to the people who inherit them — remains completely private. Lastly, you won’t have to worry about your estate plan if you’re ever incapacitated. If you’re unable to manage your home or finances for any reason, you’ll have an appointed trustee who will take care of the assets according to your wishes.
creditors. However, keep in mind that if you transfer your home to a trust after you’ve already lost a lawsuit, your judgment creditor can claim that you’ve fraudulently transferred your property to a trust simply to avoid judgment against you. If you’re not sure how to start this process, don’t be afraid to give us a call at Brooks & Crowley — we’d be happy to help!
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