Let's Talk Turkey Giveaway, $250 value

   

 

Here at ObesityHelp.com, we've been reflecting on what we are thankful for this year.

Over the past 17 years, we've had the privilege of hosting thousands of message board discussions and wls journey stories. The diversity of experiences and perspectives have greatly enriched our lives. We are thankful for all of you, the heartbeat of our community!

As a token of our thanks and appreciation, we're holding a giveaway!

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED, THE WINNER IS:

OH Member: Nerdy_girl

The winner will receive the entire Let's Talk Turkey Giveaway Bundle.

Let's Talk Turkey Giveaway Bundle (Approximately: $250 value) 

• Nutri Ninja Auto IQ (Includes the Nutri Ninja Auto IQ, 3 Nutri Ninja Cups with Sip and Seal Lids, Inspiration Guide)
• Torani Sugar Free Holiday Pack (Includes Sugar Free: Gingerbread, Pumpkin Pie, Peppermint, Vanilla, Caramel and Hazelnut)
• Meal Prep Haven Portion Control Bundle (Includes Bag, Container Set, Ice Pack, Protein Shake and Pill Case)
• Spiral Slicer Bundle (Inlcudes Spiralizer, Peeler, 4 Blades, Finger Guard Cap, Cleaning Brush)
• and an #OH2015 Bag with Samples & Goodies

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Message Board Entry: Post a reply below by posting your favorite Thanksgiving recipe (doesn't have to be turkey!).

Giveaway Period and Selection: The giveaway starts on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 1:00pm EST and ends on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 11:00pm EST. The winner will be selected at random from the list of replies on this message board thread. We will announce the winner within the blog post on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, as well as on this thread. We will also send a message to the winner at their ObesityHelp.com account. Winner must claim his or her prize by Monday, November 30, 2015. If a prize is unclaimed, ObesityHelp reserves the right to randomly select an alternate winner.

 

 

Chicken breast stuffed with asparagus and cheddar cheese, wrapped in turkey bacon.  Moist, juicy and delicious.

   

 

Here at ObesityHelp.com, we've been reflecting on what we are thankful for this year.

Over the past 17 years, we've had the privilege of hosting thousands of message board discussions and wls journey stories. The diversity of experiences and perspectives have greatly enriched our lives. We are thankful for all of you, the heartbeat of our community!

As a token of our thanks and appreciation, we're holding a giveaway!

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED, THE WINNER IS:

OH MEMBER: Nerdy_girl

The winner will receive the entire Let's Talk Turkey Giveaway Bundle.

Let's Talk Turkey Giveaway Bundle (Approximately: $250 value) 

• Nutri Ninja Auto IQ (Includes the Nutri Ninja Auto IQ, 3 Nutri Ninja Cups with Sip and Seal Lids, Inspiration Guide)
• Torani Sugar Free Holiday Pack (Includes Sugar Free: Gingerbread, Pumpkin Pie, Peppermint, Vanilla, Caramel and Hazelnut)
• Meal Prep Haven Portion Control Bundle (Includes Bag, Container Set, Ice Pack, Protein Shake and Pill Case)
• Spiral Slicer Bundle (Inlcudes Spiralizer, Peeler, 4 Blades, Finger Guard Cap, Cleaning Brush)
• and an #OH2015 Bag with Samples & Goodies

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Message Board Entry: Post a reply below by posting your favorite Thanksgiving recipe (doesn't have to be turkey!).

Giveaway Period and Selection: The giveaway starts on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 1:00pm EST and ends on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 11:00pm EST. The winner will be selected at random from the list of replies on this message board thread. We will announce the winner within the blog post on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, as well as on this thread. We will also send a message to the winner at their ObesityHelp.com account. Winner must claim his or her prize by Monday, November 30, 2015. If a prize is unclaimed, ObesityHelp reserves the right to randomly select an alternate winner.

 

 

My favorite Thanskgiving recipe

Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Serves 8
What you'll need:
4 sweet potatoes
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp. butter substitute like Earth Balance
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cups kale, broken into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/4 cup (plus) dried cranberries
salt and pepper
What you'll do:
Bake the sweet potatoes in a 350 degree oven for 1 hours or until fork tender. While they are cooking, make your filling. Cook the quinoa in the vegetable broth. And while that is cooking, saute the onion in the butter and olive oil with a pinch of salt until soft. Add in the kale, almonds, and cranberries and saute until the kale is soft, about 3 minutes. Add the finished quinoa to the frying pan and mix together. Original recipe calls for splitting the sweet potatoes in half. I cur each potatoe in fourths scoop out some of the flesh and fill with quinoa mix. Makes a great side dish for the Turkey. 

my favorite Thanksgiving recipe isn't really a recipe. It is my Mamma's Cornbread Dressing. Thankfully I had watched and help her make it for many years. This will be the first Thanksgiving without her.

Make a large cast iron skillet of cornbread with onion. Let it cool. Crumble the cornbread into a large mixing bowl/pan. Add a bag or 2 of Pepperidge Farms Cornbread dressing mix.  Add about a 1/2 dozen hard boiled eggs, chopped. Add chopped giblets if you like them. When your turkey has finished cooking, add the drippings from the pan to the dressing mix. Add enough chicken stock to make the dressing REALLY soupy. I test mine by patting the top. If liquid pools just a little bit, it's "wet" enough. Put in baking dish and bake @ 400 deg. until the top is brown and dry. Serve with gravy, even though you really do not need it.

I hope I do it justice this year! :)

Home made chicken soup

 

Your favorite part of the chicken  boneless.

Your favorite fresh or canned vegetables.

I use both canned  & fresh.

Dump everything in a pot salt & pepper to taste.

Everything in a big pot. It grows really fast. 

Add water or broth to cover everything.

Leave on stove over night on low. Or use a crockpot

 

Pumpkin spice oatmeal

Steel cut oats

salt

milk

2 tablespoons of canned pumpkin

pumpkin pie spice

splenda 1/2 brown sugar/splenda

 

or add to a protein powder minus the oatmeal

 

 

Low Carb Garlic Green Beans

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
2 Tbsp butter, or bacon drippings
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced.Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Season with salt and add the green beans to the water.  Cook for 5-7 minutes.  Drain the water and place the green beans in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.Heat the ghee/butter/bacon drippings and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned (be sure to stir frequently to keep the garlic from burning.  Drain the green beans from the ice water and add the green beans to the skillet.  Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Coo****il the green beans are heated through

A healthier sweet potato casserole

Cooking spray
3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/3 cup honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot with a large steamer basket in place. Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover and steam until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let cool slightly. Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.

Mix the brown sugar, pecans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

Per serving: Calories 160; Fat 4 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 180 mg; Carbohydrate 31 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 3 g

My favorite recipe is the turkey rotisserie style all the way. Seasoned with salt and pepper with the drippings.