We love any chance to gather around a giant table of delicious food with friends and family, but can certainly go without that post-feast bloat. We have collected some of our favorite gut-healthy (yet equally as tasty) takes on Thanksgiving classics and wanted to share them with you! Before you brave the Thanksgiving week local grocery store madness, be sure to add these to your checklist.
Herb Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Don't get us wrong, we love a buttery, roasted full-sized turkey as much as the next person. But why spend 8 hours in the kitchen basting that 16-pound bird when you can have a leaner, yet juicier (yes, we said it!), and more importantly, easier option with a turkey tenderloin. This recipe will change the turkey game in the best way.
Butternut Squash Soup
Taking one classic side and turning it to liquid form is not only much gentler on the digestive system, but paves the way for an explosion of flavor opportunity! We love this butternut squash soup recipe, but you could do the same with broccoli cheddar, sweet potatoes, or even baked potatoes.
Cauliflower Mash
Cauliflower is one of our favorite healthy substitutes because it can take on the form of just about anything. Pizza crust, chicken wings, and even mashed potatoes! Just swap your russet potatoes for this high-fiber veggie and enjoy a guilt-free version of the classic crowd-pleaser. This garlic parmesan cauliflower mash is deceptively delicious.
Cranberry-Chia Jam
It's not the holidays without cranberries! But this seasonal dish can be loaded with sugar and preservatives when it comes from a can. Harness the health benefits of fresh cranberries with this sweet and savory jam that's great as a side and even better with leftovers.
Drink & Be Merry
Yes, you can even add a wellness twist to your holiday cocktails (because, thank goodness). We tried mindbodygreen's "cinnamon cranberry orange sunrise" and gave it the stamp of Osmosis Wellness approval! This scrumptiously seasonal toddy is chock-full of anti-inflammatory agents your digestive system will thank you for.
What are some of your favorite ways to implement wellness into the holidays? Let us know in the comments below!
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, reminders to be thankful surround us. It's easy to say "thank you" this time every year! But all too often, once Thanksgiving is over, we plunge into the hustle and bustle of the holidays and our mindset switches abruptly to shopping, eating, presents, while losing sight of our gratitude becomes easier and easier.
Expressing gratitude is such a vital component contributing to our overall well-being, and should be included in our everyday actions and habits to boost joy, mental clarity, fulfillment, and even improve relationships and physical health! We want to share a few tips to integrating gratitude into your daily life all year long.
Thoughts.
This is one of our favorite ways to connect and experience mindfulness through our gratitude practice, as the mind is so powerful. Sit in a quiet place for one minute or ten minutes, it's completely up to you, and think of who and what you are thankful for in that moment. Try not to strain or pressure yourself, but sit quietly and listen to your own heart. Let your thoughts flow freely.
Words.
For some, it might be more impactful to speak their graciousness aloud. This is great to do first thing in the morning before getting out of bed. Set your intention for the day by saying good morning to the world and vocally expressing that which you are thankful for this day. In doing this before your feet even hit the floor, you will set the tone for the day in powerful positivity.
Bonus Tip: Try this to help redirect your negative thoughts to positive energies!
Writing.
Journaling your thoughts is an incredible way to get started on your gratitude journey. We recommend starting small and jotting down one thing you are thankful for that day. Whether it be on your laptop or piece of paper, in the morning or at night before bed, this will ignite a healthy habit for your mind. Then grow from here! When you are comfortable, maybe begin to write more than one thing, or expand on the thoughts - why is this meaningful and important to your life? What actions can you take to reciprocate the love?
Be Present.
This applies to any and every situation life hands you. Being fully present in every moment connects you and grows you to give you the awareness to be grateful in that moment. You are alive, you are enough, and you are powerful!
There is no right or wrong way to practice gratitude and it has the same power when practiced silently in your heart or out loud. Choose a way method that works for you, or switch it up day-to-day! Then notice your enhanced connection with the world around you!
Have a favorite way to express gratitude? We'd love to hear! Post your unique strategies in the comments below!
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