It's hard to believe that this Thursday is Thanksgiving! With a short school week ahead, and eating at my sister's for the holiday, the kids and I decided on a simple and easy meal plan for this week.
On a side note, before I begin with our menu, please remember all that Thanksgiving is one day and it really should not be a day of overeating and overindulgence. Savor each bite and enjoy your meal. Sample a little of everything and try and fill up on your veggies! I do not deny myself of anything, yet i choose small portions and enjoy every bite! I also enjoy being with friends and family and take advantage of good conversation while we are at the table for hours.
Ok, now for this weeks meals.
Sunday- vegetarian chili verde
Monday- turkey burgers, sweet potato fries, and salad. (Attempting to make a lentil burger for myself ahead of time)
Tuesday- homemade BBQ chicken thighs, brown rice and steamed string beans
Wednesday- whole wheat tortellini with roasted Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, kale and white beans
Thanksgiving Thursday - bringing roasted chick peas for an appetizer and pumpkin cake for dessert
Friday- turkey noodle soup with lots of veggies
Saturday- make your own pizzas with broccoli, mushrooms, onions, and apple gate farms bacon(not my favorite but my boys love bacon pizza- thank you to my nephews for that!)
Sunday- friends house for football and chili, so bringing lots of cut veggies and hummus
Happy thanksgiving all!
Wishing you all a happy week and hoping you are all with family and good friends.
Yours in health,
Donna
Ps other helpful hints on turkey day: drink lots of water and do not skip breakfast or lunch. I know I plan on having a pumpkin, cinnamon isagenix protein shake in the morning, and probably will eat an Isagenix meal replacement bar during our car ride to my sisters, and veggies and hummus late afternoon. Another tip I read is to mix some white wine with sparkling water during cocktail hour! Bottom line, don't beat yourself up if you do indulge. Just get back on track the next day and begin your day with a walk, run, class, etc.
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