How did it get to be November so quickly? Thanksgiving is one week from today! And how do we celebrate, by eating lots and lots of food! We need to adjust our mindset 95% of the time to believe that food is merely fuel for our bodies. It is not love. Some folks mistakenly believe that it is loving to make extremely unhealthy food for our families. If you do that, you are setting your kids up for a life long struggle. I'll leave that 5% for special celebrations when you can indulge but that shouldn't be the norm.
America is quickly becoming the most obese nation in the world. More and more folks are struggling with diabetes. Good health is one of your most prized possessions and many of us don't realize that until it is taken away. This holiday season, try to substitute ingredients in your favorite recipe. Try applesauce instead of butter or plain yogurt instead of sour cream. Ground turkey is great in many recipes instead of ground beef. You can find lots of ideas just by searching on the internet.
I'm going to try to make these Shakeology oatmeal bars as a healthy dessert option.
Shakeology Oatmeal bars
Ingredients:
3 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup skim milk
dash cinnamon
splash of vanilla
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
4 scoops chocolate shakeology
Mix all dry ingredients, then add skim milk and vanilla. Blend. Add peanut butter and mix with hands. Put mixture in an 8X8 pan, press flat and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Cut into squares.
Hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday!
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