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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes and Special Tips
November 23, 2010
Hello

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays because it’s all about gratitude. There is nothing more healing and mentally detoxifying than truly feeling grateful for life, exactly as it is. We also love Thanksgiving because it revolves around celebrating the Earth’s abundance through enjoying the amazing food She produces.

Even though quantity seems to be emphasized on most Thanksgivings, we encourage you to focus on quality this year. There’s nothing better than a Thanksgiving feast full of delicious wholesome real food. Enjoy creating a holiday feast with the recipes we suggest below. Also, remember to take extra special care of yourself during this special time. In this issue we’ve included some helpful tips to help you make it through the holidays healthfully.

Healthy Blessings, Cindy and Jo

Volume II, Issue 8, November 2010

In this Edition

  1. Enjoying a Healthy Thanksgiving
  2. Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas
  3. Cranberry Bread
  4. Gnosis Chocolate
  5. Gratitude for WBDD

Enjoying a Healthy Thanksgiving

The holidays are meant to be a time of celebration and appreciation for life. They're a great opportunity to take a break from our daily work, gather with loved ones and reflect on the many blessings we’ve been graced with. High on the list of these blessings is our physical health. We’ve each been graced with an absolutely miraculous physical body that works tirelessly to keep up with our ambitions and missions in the world. Whether you feel you are in excellent physical health or not, the basic functions of your body are enough to inspire a deep sense of gratitude if you really take a moment to appreciate them.

So, this Thanksgiving, in addition to celebrating your loving relationships and the splendor of delicious and abundant food, be sure to take special care of your precious body. As you take a little vacation from your normal work life don’t take a vacation from your self care practices.

Here are a few things to keep in mind to help you enjoy a healthy Thanksgiving:

  • Drink plenty of water in the morning and between meals. Sometimes when there’s so much good food and fancy beverages around we forget to drink water. But staying well hydrated during the holiday will help you feel better and keep the holiday damage to a minimum.

  • Get out and move. After dinner walks, stretching before bed or a little morning exercise are great additions to holiday visiting. Ask your favorite family member to join you or take this time for a little alone time if family visiting feels stressful.

  • Choose your food mindfully. Just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean you have to abuse yourself with food or stuff it all in there. Look at the holiday spread and really appreciate it before you start to fill your plate. Notice what is there and then decide what you will put on your plate. Choose only a few different things (instead of trying to get some of everything) so that your body can digest properly. Make sure you have some good green vegetables on your plate. Notice the desserts too and choose mindfully. This doesn’t mean you can’t eat some of your old time favorites. It just means that you are choosing consciously and considering moderation with respect for your body.

  • Use our holiday recipes. If you are making food to share with your family, make something delicious and healthy. Choose from our suggested holiday recipes to find main dishes or desserts that would enhance the nutrition and flavor of your holiday spread.

  • Watch out for sugar. It’s easy to overdo it with sugar during the holidays. Pay attention to your sugar consumption and try to keep it to a minimum. Sugar indulgences can sometimes open the door to excessive bingeing because of the addictive properties of sugar.

  • Take it easy. Remember that holidays are supposed to be a celebration, not a crazy stress-fest. If holidays are typically stressful for you make a special commitment this year to take it easy. It doesn’t have to be perfect and you don’t have to meet everyone’s expectations. Identify the things that you love about the holidays and focus your energy on those things. Let the rest of it fall away. It won’t be the end of the world and you might even enjoy yourself.

    • We hope you have a wonderful, healthy, happy Thanksgiving!!

    Special Detox Tip: Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

    Many of our recipes fit right into the holiday season. Be sure to make use of this resource to bring some extra nutrients and whole food to your Thanksgiving feast.

    Your family doesn’t even have to know they’re healthy…it can be our little secret.

    We highly recommend trying our Raw Cranberry Sauce this Thanksgiving along with any of the following holiday friendly recipes:


    Pomegranate Salad
    Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
    Sautéed Collard Greens
    Cranberry Sauce
    (highly recommended)
    Super Pesto and chopped raw veggies
    (for an appetizer)
    Roasted Root Vegetables
    Butternut Squash Soup
    Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
    Vegan Pumpkin Pie
    Pecan Pie
    Cacao Brownies
    (new recipe)
    Spiced Chai

    Feature Recipe:Cranberry Bread

    Cranberries are a classic Thanksgiving food. Grown abundantly on the coast of Massachusetts where the Pilgrims landed, cranberries are also loaded with Vitamin C and other disease fighting components.

    Unfortunately, cranberries are often served up for the holidays with a heaping dose of sugar. That’s why we’ve developed a new recipe for you to bring to your Thanksgiving gathering. This delicious Cranberry Bread is wheat-free, sugar-free and vegan. It will satisfy your nostalgic cravings without interfering with your healthy diet.

    Also, remember to use our other deliciously healthy recipes when planning your holiday menu.

    Treat Yourself to Gnosis Chocolate


    Be sure to check out their delicious Pumpkin Spice Truffles for the holiday season. These superior quality raw chocolates make the perfect holiday gifts and stocking stuffers.

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    “Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.”

    ~Kahlil Gibran

    Gratitude for WBDD

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