Thanksgiving Recipes & Recycling Tips


Looking for a few new recipes to try out this Thanksgiving? Click here for delicious (and healthy) recipes for:

  • Roasted Turkey with Garlic Herb Butter
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Savory Sautéed Greens
  • Pumpkin Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread
  • Turkey Day Leftovers Soup

Additionally, follow these simple steps to enjoy Thanksgiving while staying on track with your health goals:

  1. Start your day with balanced breakfast. Don’t skip eating before the big meal. The plan to “save room” could cause your blood sugar to dip (hello hangry).
  2. Be active! Take a morning or evening walk with family and burn off those extra calories.
  3. Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water.
  4. Look for homemade. There are so many hidden ingredients in store-bought foods (trans fats, sugars, refined flour, etc.). Try to avoid pre-made processed goods when you can and make your dishes with real ingredients (see recipes above!)

RECYCLING TIPS FOR THANKSGIVING

During the holiday season, household waste increases by 25%, which can add 1 million tons of trash to our landfills. Click here for tips on what to throw and what to recycle – keeping the planet in mind during the holidays.