The holidays bring on an onslaught of delicious food at seemingly every turn. And while traditionally many dishes are rich and indulgent (and totally OK to enjoy!), there are also a few nutritional good guys sneaking around this time of year, too. Here are some healthy holiday superfoods to look out for so you can fit in a few nutrient-rich dishes along with your must-have holiday pleasures.

Brussel Sprouts

Benefits: Brussel sprouts are high in fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin C. And brussel sprouts, along with other cruciferous vegetables, may even reduce inflammation in your body.

Try them roasted in a mustard dressing or roasted with garlic — roasting vegetables gives them a sweet, caramelized flavor that’s effortless.

Pumpkin

Benefits: Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and contains over 250% of your daily recommended value in just one cup of purée. It’s also full of fiber, and pumpkin seeds can help you sleep better because they are full of tryptophan.

Try a pumpkin-pie inspired oatmeal for breakfast, snack on these no-bake pumpkin energy balls throughout your day, whip up a pumpkin curry soup for dinner, or satisfy your sweet tooth with buckwheat pumpkin muffins.

Apples

Benefits: Apples are full of good-for-you fiber and antioxidants, which may help ward off cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. They’ve even been found to lower cholesterol and prevent dementia when consumed in your daily diet.

Bring a unique Thanksgiving side dish to your family celebration with this spiralized apple salad with citrus dressing, or bake up a batch of these healthy apple muffins.

Sweet Potatoes

Benefits: Sweet potatoes, when not doused in brown sugar and topped with marshmallows in a casserole, are great for your health. They’re rich in fiber, beta-carotene (like carrots), B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and more.

Try this healthy version of a sweet potato casserole that’s paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free. For a sweet treat, check out Kayla Nielsen’s Sweet Potato Brownies.

Turkey Breast

Benefits: Loaded with B vitamins and minerals, turkey packs a lot of protein (24 grams) in each two-slice serving, making it a nutritionally sound choice as long as you avoid processed varieties, which are often high in salt.

Dig into the Thanksgiving turkey without fear — turkey is a lean protein, and while it’s going to be healthier to eat it roasted versus deep-fried, overall it’s a great choice when balanced out with veggie-rich side dishes.

Need a new Thanksgiving turkey recipe to try? This herb-roasted turkey is simple and flavorful.

Broccoli

Benefits: High in essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin K and C, fiber, potassium, and folate, broccoli is low in calories and earns its status as a superfood.

Roast your broccoli after tossing it in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. If you’re feeling adventurous, put a twist on your morning dish with this savory green oatmeal.

Green Beans

Benefits: Green beans are a good source of vitamin C and K and also iron, an essential mineral that supports your cardiovascular system.

Green bean casserole is rich, creamy, and crunchy, but if you’re looking for something a little lighter, try this green beans almondine recipe.

Cranberries

Benefits: Nutrient and antioxidant-rich cranberries are full of nutritional benefits. According to Healthline, “research has linked the nutrients in cranberries to a lower risk of urinary tract infection (UTI), the prevention of certain types of cancer, improved immune function, and decreased blood pressure.”

While there really is no way to avoid a sweetened cranberry sauce to take away the tartness of the fruit, there are sweeteners that have less sugar, such as maple syrup or coconut sugar. Try this healthier cranberry sauce and you may find you don’t miss the traditional version at all.

Light Up Your Holiday Table With These 8 Superfoods (Mouthwatering Recipes Included)