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Crazy for Cranberry

November 18, 2014 by Joni Leave a Comment

Whole cranberry sauce

Fresh cranberries are the bomb! A little tart bomb of goodness full of vitamin C, manganese and fiber. They will keep for weeks to months in the refrigerator, and at least a year in the freezer. What’s not to love? Well, they are high in sugar so don’t get too crazy for cranberry, especially the dried ones!

I like to shake things up. I know we all have those family recipes that are a tradition at our Thanksgiving table, but come on…don’t you want a little pizzaz now and then? Me too! So what do you say we ditch the canned, gelatinous glob – that’s processed to the hilt – and opt for a quick and easy homemade healthy version.

Whole Cranberry Sauce
Quick & easy recipe sure to please even the picky eaters at your table!
Whole Cranberry Sauce

This quick recipe will make it easy for you to add this delicious accompaniment to your meal without much effort. Stores well too!

Note: My recipes are only guides. If you like ginger, add more. If you are a fan of orange zest, add more! This recipe base is tasty to my Tribe, but you know your Tribe best! 🙂

Ingredients
1 12oz bag of fresh cranberries (or frozen)
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
2 tsp minced orange zest
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ cup crushed pineapple
½ cup honey
Directions
  1. Bring orange juice, ginger, zest and cinnamon to a boil on high heat in a medium saucepan.
  2. Rinse cranberries and add once liquid is boiling. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes. I love to hear them pop!
  3. Add crushed pineapple and honey. Remove from heat and cool.
Yields 2 cups
 

 

 

Filed Under: Body, Healthy Eats Tagged With: cranberry, featured, holiday, recipe, sauce

10 Healthy Halloween Survival Tips

October 23, 2014 by Joni Leave a Comment

These Halloween survival tips aren’t about how to avoid zombies! With all the sugary treats ahead it’s no wonder why the average weight gain between Halloween – the Superbowl is 10-15 pounds per person. That’s about one pound per week! Start your holiday season off right with these 10 tips for a healthier Halloween.

1. Enjoy the day! Have fun carving pumpkins, getting dressed in costumes and talking with neighbors/family/friends.

2. Eat a large meal before going trick-or-treating to avoid overindulgent snacking while out and about.

3. Set limits regarding on candy consumption (ie. Let kids eat throughout trick-or-treating and a few when they get home, but then explain they get X number of pieces per day).

4. Create healthy rules around eating candy (ie. Allow child to eat one piece of candy as long as it’s alongside something healthy such as veggies or water).

5. Make sure caregivers understand and abide by your candy rules.

6. Toss out the most brightly colored candy!

7. Treat yourself to some quality, organic candy so you can participate with your kids minus the guilt.

8. Make a trade: Have your kids swap candy for a non-food item they’d really enjoy such as a toy, game, movie night, etc…(some dentist offices even take your candy for something special like a new toothbrush or toy!)

9. Be a good role model for your child by demonstrating that candy is not the only choice and limits are possible.

10. Stay away from grocery stores on November 1st. No need to buy more candy just because it’s on sale!

Filed Under: Body Tagged With: holiday, sugar, weight

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