Skipping the foods of the holidays can backfire big time! Try making a few super simple but special dishes and enjoying the day!
Sugar free cranberries, courtesy of Laura Dolson (add a flavoring if you wish- vanilla, lemon juice, orange zest, sf syrup…):
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbsidedishes/r/cransauce.htm
A mashed cauliflower variation by George Stella:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/george-stella/mock-garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe/index.html
My own crustless microwave pumpkin pie for 1:
Mix in bowl:
1/2 c canned unsweetened pumpkin
1/3 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/3 c egg beaters original
sweetener (I use 10-12 drops EZ-Sweetz liquid Splenda but you could try 4-5 pkts of any sweetener)
1/2 t pumpkin pie spice + an extra pinch of cinnamon
1/3 t vanilla
Mix together, spread smooth and microwave 1 minute at a time and rotate often until middle is just set. Chill completely. Also good mixed in yogurt for a complete P2 or P3 meal.
My own Baked Apples with Almond Cream Sauce:
150ish g apple, diced + juice of 1/2 lemon or 1 T water (microwave 1.5 minutes)
Stir 2 pkts Truvia into apples
110 g or 1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese pureed with 2 pkts Truvia, 1 T milk, almond milk or water & 1 t almond extract (could also substitute plain greek yogurt for cottage cheese)
Spoon sauce over hot apples. AWESOME!
Another appropriate green bean recipe, Green Beans with Mushrooms and Balsamic Vinegar:
http://www.fatsecret.com/recipes/green-beans-with-mushrooms-and-balsamic-vinegar/Default.aspx
Gravy: thicken your turkey drippings with guar or xanthan gum. High calorie but definitely low carb and starch free.
Apple Walnut Dressing courtesy of Dana Carpender (middle of page):
http://holdthetoast.com/content/thanksgiving-planning
Low-Carb Mushroom Stuffing from the Gluten-Free Hippie:
http://www.glutenfreehippie.com/2009/11/low-carb-mushroom-stuffing-no-bread.html
JenH HCG HHCG diet: P2 P3 Tips- Don’t skip the holidays!
Advice That Will Get You On A Path To A Healthier You
You can’t solve your problem of poor nutrition and change your diet until you admit there is a problem. You don’t have to do it all at once; work your way into eating healthy. If you want to make changes piecemeal, then try implementing the sensible tips you find in this article one by one.
Find ways to incorporate about 700 mg of garlic into your daily diet. Garlic is a natural antibiotic, and will fight a number of diseases such as heart disease and cancer. It will also help you maintain healthy organs by fighting bacteria and fungus. Use extracts and cloves of garlic in your meals daily.
You can always put healthy things into foods you normally eat. This works with kids, and it also works great with adults. To give you an idea of how this would work, you could use dry milk powder in things that you bake and drinks prepared in your blender. You could also try slipping 1/2 a cup of white beans, or any amount to your personal taste, into a batch of cookies or the next cake you bake. This can help everyone eat better without knowing.
Most processed foods contain trans fats, which need to be avoided at all costs. Eating foods with a large amount of trans fats in them means that you have a higher chance of suffering heart disease. When consumed on a regular basis, trans fats can raise the levels of bad cholesterol in the body as well as reduce the good cholesterol.
The road to a healthy diet is taken in baby steps. The ideas presented within this article are great steps towards your new horizon. They’re not mandatory, and although you do them all, you could also do other steps. Try to remember each steps brings you closer to the healthy diet you seek.