My Life in WordsHi, I am Charlene Ryan, Fitness and nutrition geek.
I love to feel strong and eat healthy. My blog will reflect this as will as my relationship with God. |
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My Life in WordsHi, I am Charlene Ryan, Fitness and nutrition geek.
I love to feel strong and eat healthy. My blog will reflect this as will as my relationship with God. |
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There are definite changes that can be made to your menu...not too far from tradition, but sure to help not harm your body.
1. Choose organic cranberries, turkey-- if possible, apples--if using, 2. Do not buy store-bought pies; try The Optimum you Pumpkin Pie, made with coconut milk 3. If using breadcrumbs, make your own with whole grain multi-grain or sprouted grain bread. 4. For your pumpkin pie try a more digestible dairy-free version and use coconut milk in place of evaporated milk; you can still use egg--but make it lighter with egg whites (you got enough calories going' on) 5. Do not add sugar to your apple pie--that's just gross. 6. Are you still making green bean casserole; try something else, or at least make a version that does not call for soup in a can. You'll save much sodium from being dumped into everyone's bodies and possibly preservatives or hidden msg. 7. Try a whole grain pie crust. I've got one here you can try. Or a quicker one here, made with pecans and whole wheat flour--a more rustic version. 8. Try adding some diestives to the menu: ginger can be used in baking or had a s a tea after dinner. Fennel or anise can be roasted or served as a crudite, fennel or anise seeds can be used in baking also, such as anise cookies which are considered an after-meal digestive. Or hey you could pass out some papaya enzyme tablets to those who go overboard. 9. Keep in mind that lightening up each thing you make, makes for an overall lighter dinner; there will be more room for dessert. 10. Avoid caffeinated beverages. Aside from stimulating the nervous system, caffeine compromises mineral absorption. Also, avoid drinking with your meal as this dilutes the digestive juices---which are already going to be working pretty hard considering most Thanksgiving meals consist of cooked foods. Raw food contain enzymes that deigest themselves. Wait a half hour to an hour before drinking. 11. I know there's much more I could say, but be mindful...this is a start. Most of all Be thankful. Comment below with any questions of comments that could benefit the readers. Thank you.
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