This year it's all about trying new things in the midst of COVID so Jeffrey and I were experimenting. I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin pie but love ricotta cheese. He likes pumpkin but wanted a variation on the popular Basque cheesecake. The result is our take on the combination of ricotta cheesecake with pumpkin along […]
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. You may be wondering how you are going to eat healthfully and stay on track for the beginning of the holiday season so you’re not having regrets on January 1st. Although only one day – having a plethora of carbs and carb leftovers can substantially increase insulin resistance. Therefore, mindful […]
As much as we would like to forget the caloric intake of this holiday, let’s grasp the reality of it all. The average Thanksgiving meal contains 4500 calories and 229 grams of fat. This is not including the days leading up to or the days grazing on tasty leftovers after turkey day is long gone. […]
Many of you have heard me talk about the Hunger Scale and avoiding a “10” or Thanksgiving Full when eating. Most laugh when we discuss it but feeling the fullness after the meal is no laughing matter and can start the season of over eating. What are 4 helps for getting through the holiday season […]