Healthy Thanksgiving Holiday
The holidays are almost
here! As we think about spending time with family and friends, we also look
forward to those famous holiday dishes.
Eating during the holidays
can really pack on the pounds. From grandma’s fudge to Aunt Sally’s
holiday stuffing, temptations are everywhere. Here are a few quick tips to help
you take the healthy habits you’ve
learned at SFA home this holiday!
1. Don’t
eat your feelings. The holiday season is a notorious source of stress. When you
feel overwhelmed, don’t go for the Haagen-Dazs! Taking a simple ten-minute walk
can really help lower anxiety. And, you’ll get your daily vitamin D!
2. Balance
your plate. Macaroni & cheese plus stuffing and mashed potatoes will leave
you sleeping off a carb crash! Choosing lean protein (like turkey) and
vegetables (like green beans and carrots) will keep you satisfied and prevent
post-thanksgiving regret.
3. Take
it outside. Fuel your competitive side by firing up a family game of frisbee
golf or soccer. If you’re snowed in, try an active game of charades or twister!
Adding physical activity will help make sure all those delicious holiday
calories don’t find their way to our thighs.
4. Meal
makeover. Share your new healthy habits with your family by making over a
classic holiday dish. You just might convince them that eating healthy isn’t as
hard as they think! Need a makeover idea? Here's a great option. Let us know
what you think!
Blog Written By SFA interns: Rachel Trammell & Nikki Jupe
Silky
Pumpkin Pie
INGREDIENTS:
drained
1
(16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
3/4
cup white sugar
1/2
teaspoon salt
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon ground ginger
1/4
teaspoon ground cloves
1
(9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1.
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2.
Place the tofu, pumpkin, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and clove into a
blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into the pie crust.
3.
Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175
degrees C), and continue baking until a knife inserted into the mixture comes
out clean, about 40 minutes more. Cool before serving.
Recipe
from www.allrecipes.com
Blog Written By SFA interns: Rachel Trammell & Nikki Jupe
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