Tips For Turkey Day!

How many of you don't eat breakfast on Thanksgiving?

It is important to start the day right. First we must give "Thanks" for all the grace and mercy the Lord has given us! We must also make sure we are sharing our blessings with someone who is less fortunate. Our blessings should never just stop with us. An open hand is always positioned to receive more.

Please remember that one meal can make a difference! There have been many individuals with fragile health who have literally killed themselves eating during the holiday season. This should be a time of joy, not a time to suffer. I hope these following tips will make a difference and hopefully help you have a good Thanksgiving Celebration:

1. On hanksgiving morning, eat a healthy breakfast including fresh fruit, oatmeal and green tea.
2. Drink a glass of quality water upon rising in the morning and make sure you drink water throughout the day (rule of thumb, drink half your weight in ounces).
3. Before the main course, eat a salad prepared with romaine lettuce or mixed greens that include carrots, radishes and other raw veggies.
4. Avoid the PORK, especially ham. Doing this will eliminate a lot of sodium and other harmful toxins which can cause a dangerous spike in blood pressure.
5. Eat a larger portion of fresh greens.
6. Balance the starch on your plate, if your plate is not colorful it is not as healthy as it should be.
7. Eat a naturally raised turkey. Turkey's that are injected with oil and other seasonings tend to be higher in sodium  and fat.
8. Stuff the turkey with onions, celery, parsley, garlic cloves but not dressing. A turkey seasoned on the inside generally taste better.
9. Only use sea salt in your cooking and baking instead not table salt.
10. Use fresh herbs instead of old dried ones, it makes a difference.
11. Get a good digestive enzyme made with papaya and pineapple (if you do not have any allergies from these fruits) from the health food store and chew after dinner. This will help the digestive process and you won't feel as blotted.
12 Cherish your family and friends. Don't let negativity take over your time together. Cook in Love and Eat In Love.
13. Don't forget to help wash the dishes and clean-up!
14. Be grateful for seeing another Thanksgiving Day! 
Happy Thanksgiving!