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The holidays are already upon us!
And it’s time to give thanks for all we have and all we hold dear. At Ask Dr Garland we’re thankful for YOU, our faithful customers, who have made it your personal goal to eat healthier.
We have a funny Thanksgiving story to share with you, as well as fantastic plant-strong recipes and several handy tips for cooking and baking plant-strong.
Do any of you enjoy Thanksgiving as much as I do?
This is my favorite time of the year! Time for cooking, spending precious time with family, friends, watching football games, playing board games and eating all the delicious foods which we’ve waited 364 days to enjoy.
No other holiday is so centrally based around food.
You can eat healthy over the holiday season without giving up great taste and packing on the pounds. The holidays are about celebration, not deprivation. With planning and preparation there’s no need to give up delicious eats.
If you are new to plant-strong lifestyle…don’t worry we will get through this together. Relax! Breathe!
You can have an amazing holiday feast and eat vegetarian, all at the same time! We would like to assist you with making a great meal that’s healthy and tasty for you and your family! Creating new food traditions now will hopefully propel your family to carry them on for generations to come.
Whether you believe it or not, most of our loved ones are not even aware we’ve used healthy alternatives while creating their favorite dishes. If we don’t say anything they won’t know.!
It tickles me to hear people “oohhhh” and “aahhh” over something I’ve made. Then, when they learn what it was you hear, “I never thought it would taste so good”. I generally wait until my friends or family have had seconds before I disclose the ingredients!
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned from the two generations before me is no matter what you cook, season your food to enhance the flavors. It makes a difference to all dishes.
Remember… no one likes the taste of cardboard.
What’s your family’s favorite Thanksgiving recipe? Send it to us and let us turn it into a fabulous healthier version. Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving tradition? We would love to hear your stories.
Here’s to our journey!
Pamela
Editor of Our Community Kitchen