Posts Tagged "holiday"
Turkey Crudite Stir Fry
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Now that the holidays are over, you’re bound to have some leftovers. Here is what you do with your turkey and veggie platter. This will work with any time of protein. 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups leftover raw crudite vegetables, any assortment 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 2 cups leftover cooked turkey 3/4 cup chicken broth 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil optional: sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for topping In a large wok or frying pan over high heat add the oil and heat over medium-high heat until sizzling. Toss in the leftover fresh...
Read MoreHave A Healthy Potluck
A wonderfully old-fashioned way to both host a holiday party and make sure you please your guests is to throw a potluck. This is one way to ensure that the dishes you serve will be what your guests will want to eat. Because, after all, your guests are bringing their favorite healthy dishes! Here you are, providing your guests with bragging rights to share their best healthy recipe while, at the same time, pleasing your guests tastes and keeping your budget under control. If that sounds sneaky, it’s not. Everybody knows the score! Your guests will love providing their favorite dish just as long as you provide the place and the basics for the meal. When you issue...
Read MorePumpkin Pumpkin Everywhere
Most of the calories in pumpkin pie comes from the crust and sugar. Invest in almond flour or wheat flour in your crust and you’ve got a good start. You can reduce the amount of sweetener that you use and increase the other seasonings. Many cooks have found that almost half the sugar can be eliminated in a pie filling without affecting the flavor. If you want to eliminate the crust entirely, choose a pumpkin puree parfait or other lighter fare. Whip pumpkin puree with a little cream cheese to thicken, then serve in pretty dessert bowls with a sprinkling of nutmeg and crunchy toppings of chopped pecans. Related posts: 10 Healthy Thanksgiving Tips 15 Tax Day...
Read MoreHold The Stuffing!!!!
Maintain Don’t Gain This Holiday Season Average holiday weight gain can be 1-5 pounds. Don’t be a holiday weight gain casualty! Let me help you stay on track, this holiday season. Eat Better. Feel Better. Look Better. Join me on Sunday, November, 2-4pm Simply Erinn’s 268 Brookline Street Cambridge, MA Please RSVP by Friday, November 2nd & bring a friend! Come learn how you can still enjoy your favorite holiday treats and all your traditional holidayexperiences without blowing your diet. To RSVP please contact, Kim Jefferson, Wellness Coach, ACSM CPT squadleader@fabfitsquad.com Related posts: Lose Weight On Thanksgiving! 10 Ways To Have A...
Read MoreWhat’s Up With Kim?
Over the past 3 years I have shared a nutrition, workout and motivational tips, but this past week I was speaking with some of the readers of my blog and they asked for me to share more about me. So.. here it is. I’m not perfect I too struggle with this time of the year! Last week I attended a conference that was serving lunch. I started out the day with my oatmeal, egg whites and berries for breakfast I packed 2 snacks (AM and PM). They were serving lunch so I didn’t bring my lunch. Well.. let’s say that was a mistake while it was an EXCELLENT chopped salad, it lacked PROTEIN! 20 minutes after I ate I was STARVING!!!! We were in a part of the...
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