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It's the time of year
when we're reminded to give thanks. It's time to
count our blessings and thank our friends and family
for sharing, caring, laughing and crying with us.
Its party time, therefore to help you avoid unwanted
food stuffing WF team brings you Tips to survive a
Healthy Thanksgiving Feast.
Happy Thanksgiving to
you all.
Enjoy good health,
Namita Nayyar, AFI |
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improvements, how will you know if you're making progress? Whether it�s fat
loss, building muscle tissue, or just feeling better; keeping a log helps and
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Along the Way
You can get things done without enjoying yourself.
You can also enjoy yourself without getting anything done. However, the best
approach is to get things done while also enjoying yourself. That's the way to
reach long term success, building one accomplishment on top of another.
If you aim to simply enjoy yourself without getting anything done, then the
result is -- you don't get anything done. You may be very positive and cheerful,
at least for the moment, but after a while it will seem quite empty. On the
other hand, if you're driven to achieve, without any consideration for the
quality of your life along the way, that can be empty, too. Sure, you'll get
what you want. But you're also likely to get burned out and resentful.
Make the effort, move toward your goals, and delight in the
moments along the way. When you enjoy the journey there's never any reason to
stop.
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this in their e-mail box every Monday morning! Those of you looking for added
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"Don't
judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds
you plant."
--Robert
Louis Stevenson |
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Cider-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
with Cranberries
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into
1-inch chunks
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1 1/2 cups apple cider or apple juice
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 Tbsp. butter or tub margarine
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1/2 tsp. nutmeg
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1/2 tsp. ground allspice
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1/2 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
Directions:
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Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 2-inch
cubes. Steam them in a steamer basket or cover them in a pot with 1/4 cup of
water. Steam the potatoes for 10-15 minutes or until the cubes are tender.
If desired, you can also steam them in the microwave. Set the potatoes aside
in a large bowl.
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Combine the cider, sugar, butter, nutmeg and
allspice in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Bring the
mixture to a boil, stirring often. Add the potatoes, reduce the heat so the
liquid is simmering and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the cranberries and continue cooking until
the liquid is reduced to a syrupy glaze and the potatoes are tender, about
10 minutes. If the glaze becomes very thick before the potatoes become
tender, thin it with a small amount of cider. When the potatoes are tender,
transfer them to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon. Pour the remaining
glaze over the sweet potatoes and serve.
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
170 calories, 4 g total fat (0-2 g saturated fat),
34 g carbohydrate, 1 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 30 mg sodium.
Courtsey: A.I.C.R |
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Tips to survive a Healthy
Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving meals are traditionally family events where certain kinds of food
are served. First and foremost, turkey is the featured item in most Thanksgiving
feasts (so much so that Thanksgiving is sometimes facetiously referred to as
"Turkey Day"). Stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry
sauce, corn, turnips, rolls, pecan pie, and pumpkin pie are commonly associated
with Thanksgiving dinner. Often guests bring food items or help with cooking in
the kitchen as part of a communal meal.
The key to unwanted stuffing is - everything in
moderation:
Water is a dieter's best friend. Drink
Plenty of Water: Water helps control your appetite by making you feel fuller
faster.
Eat Slowly: It takes 20 minutes for your
brain to register that you're full. So, savor your food, drink lots of water and
slow down. Give your mind a chance to catch up with your body. According to
experts, eating slowly, putting your fork down between bites, and tasting each
mouthful is one of the easiest ways to enjoy your meal and feel satisfied with
one plate full of food.
Eat Before the Party Starts: Don't go to
dinner starving. Eat a healthy breakfast and a low calorie snack before hitting
the Thanksgiving buffet. Start your day with a small but satisfying breakfast --
such as an egg with a slice of whole-wheat toast, or a bowl of whole-grain
cereal with low-fat milk -- so you won't be starving when you arrive at the
gathering. Eating a nutritious meal with protein and fiber before you arrive
takes the edge off your appetite and allows you to be more discriminating in
your food and beverage choices. You're less likely to overeat if you've got your
appetite under control.
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