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Run Before Your Feast: Turkey Trot
My new Thanksgiving motto is, "Burn your pie to earn your pie." And that's burn as in calories. According to Runner's World, the amount of calories burned running a 5k is quite similar to the calories found in a slice of pumpkin pie.
Healthy Holiday Swap: DIY Pumpkin Yogurt
I love pumpkin-flavored anything — pies, muffins, cheesecake, even ice cream! But gorging on too many sweet pumpkin treats can leave me with a sick stomach full of unhealthy fats and sugars. One way I've been satisfying my pumpkin cravings is by making my own pumpkin-flavored yogurt at home.
Healthy Recipe: Apple Pear Oatmeal Crisp
It's harvest time for apples and pears, and nothing says Autumn like warm crisp featuring both Fall fruits. Here is a variation of a recipe from RecipeZaar. I substituted a few things like Sucanat for brown sugar, whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour, and Earth Balance margarine in place of butter.
P.L.O.W. — A Grateful Playlist
Aside from family and food, Thanksgiving is a time for reflection. Now is a good time to remember the important things in life, and be thankful for all you have. While walking or strength training this weekend, here's a playlist of songs about giving thanks.
How Many Pieces of Pie Did You Eat Yesterday?
Last week I quizzed you all about pie. And after asking about the calorie counts and fat content of popular holiday pies, many of you were unswayed by the numbers and remained determined to enjoy your pie.
Now it is the day after Thanksgiving, and I am wondering .
Walking Helps You Rebound After the Gorge
Some of you have families that get active on Thanksgiving and some of you don't. Regardless, if you play touch football before your feast, you should definitely go for a walk after it. Walking, strolling even, aids digestion.
Detox After Your Thanksgiving Feast
Did you eat more than you wanted to at your Thanksgiving meal? If you answered yes, you are not alone. So to help the digestion process along, here are a few ideas.
Quiz: The Thanksgiving Digestion Workout
T-Day minus one and counting! I have even quizzed you on the typical caloric load of the meal. But what happens after the food leaves your mouth?
Healthy Eating Tip: Choose Thanksgiving Leftovers Wisely
Of course we're going to enjoy the traditional treats on Thanksgiving, indulging in a piece of pumpkin pie and savoring our family's special stuffing. Selecting one piece of pie and refraining from returning for a second helping of that stuffing is the way to walk away from the meal without guilt. Subsisting on Thanksgiving leftovers for the week that follows is what causes the holiday pounds, so prevent holiday-related weight gain by ditching the high-calorie culprits.
Guess Who Said It?
Which of these lovely actresses, when asked what she would be giving thanks for this holiday, replied like this?
“I feel the most grateful every day when I meditate or do yoga or eat a beautiful, delicious, cruelty-free meal made from plant-based foods. These things remind me of how fortunate I am and how healthy I feel."
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