5 Ways to Have a Healthier Thanksgiving

Hi, friends!

     I thought I would share with you five important tips to help you have a healthier and happier Thanksgiving.

1. GIVE THANKS! Get up, and give thanks for all God has blessed you with. We obviously should do this every morning, but Thanksgiving is a perfect time to be thankful for all we have. Even if things may not be perfect, we are alive and breathing. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, "Give thanks in all circumstances."

2. MOVE YOUR BODY! When you exercise in the morning, you jump start your metabolism and keep it elevated for hours. Moving in the morning will help you burn calories all day, so you will burn that turkey lunch or dinner. :) I've included a circuit for you that requires no equipment--just your body!

3. EAT BREAKFAST! Your breakfast should include protein and good fats. This will help stabilize your blood sugar levels. Scrambled eggs with avocado is one of my favs! I like to eat five small meals a day. For a low-glycemic mid-morning snack, try an organic apple with peanut butter or organic cheese and almonds.

4. PORTION CONTROL! Watch your portions when you are making your plate. Be sure you have veggies and protein. Enjoy the foods you love, but don't pile it on. If you don't control your portions, you will be miserable afterwards.

5. DIGESTIVE ENZYME! These help with gas and bloating. I take them before every meal daily. I take this one every day: USANA digestive enzyme. If you interested in trying it, you can click on "join the ride" and receive 10% off.

     There you have it. I hope this has been helpful! If you do my workout, let me know what you think in the comments below! :)

 

     I hope you have a VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
 

xoxo

Steph

Roasted Pepper & Asparagus Quinoa

Hi, friends!

     Today I'm sharing one of my favorite quick and easy dinner recipes. It is so healthy and so yummy! Full of veggies and quinoa, it's the perfect balance of lean protein and complex carbs. I love quinoa because it's a great grain that is full of fiber and won't spike your blood sugar!

     This recipe takes under 25 minutes to make and tastes great as leftovers. Let's go!

ROASTED PEPPER & ASPARAGUS QUINOA

serves 6-8 | vegan

Ingredients

• 2 cups of cooked quinoa
• 1 cup of roasted red peppers, chopped
• 1 bunch of asparagus, roughly chopped
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 Tbs. minced garlic
• sea salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Cook quinoa as directed, and set it aside.
2. Sautee asparagus and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
3. Add quinoa and peppers into the pan, and mix with asparagus and pepper.
4. Cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add protein of choice. I used tilapia, but other good choices are chicken, salmon, or tofu.
7. Enjoy!

I hope you give it a try!

xoxo

Steph