It’s Not The Turkey Making You Tired Afterall

Many of you may have heard that turkey is the culprit for making you tired after eating your Thanksgiving meal. Well, its not really the turkey- its the whole meal! Generally speaking, most Americans tend to overeat on Thanksgiving. The combination of excess calories and alcohol (for those who choose to imbibe) are the main reason we tend to feel so tired after feasting. So this year, instead of rushing to living room after dinner is over to claim the best nap spot- head outside. Go for a brisk walk with your friends and family, and leave the zzz’s behind!

Check out this article from pennlive.com for more information on the link between the turkey dinner, and the nap on the couch afterwards!

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/11/thanksgiving_dinner_does_trypt.html

The Power of Pumpkin!

Have some canned pumpkin leftover after making your traditional pumpkin pie? Looking for a healthier recipe to use it in? Try these super moist and delicious Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Quick and easy to bake, and much healthier than your typical cookie!

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Serves 16
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 13 minutes
Total time 28 minutes
Dietary Diabetic, Vegetarian
Meal type Dessert
By author Lindsay Lawes
These cookies are super moist and delicious! Packed with pumpkin, these cookies are abundant with vitamin A. Whole wheat flour and oats add extra fiber, iron, and B vitamins. Unsweetened applesauce replaces oil in these cookies, cutting down on calories and fat. Great with a glass a lowfat milk, or milk alternative! Nutrition Analysis per cookie: Calories: 101, Fat: 2g (Sat. Fat:1g), Carbohydrates: 19g, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 2g

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350F
Step 2
Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside
Step 3
In a large bowl beat egg. Add vanilla, brown sugar and white sugar and applesauce until smooth.Stir in the pumpkin puree.
Step 4
Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well blended. Mix in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
Step 5
Bake for 13-17 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Get More zzz’s to Help Shed the lb’s

Are you consistently getting less than 7 hours of sleep a night? Feeling tired, and relying on an extra caffiene boost to get you through the afternoon? On top of that are you trying to loose some weight?

SLEEP may be the answer! According to Medical News Today, there is a inverse relationship between lack of sleep and hunger. The less you sleep, the more you want to eat; and the more you eat, the more you gain weight…

Check out the link below to read more details on the study:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/251954.php

Try some of these tricks to help you get more sleep at night: 
  •  Turn off the TV, computer, video games, and cell phones for at least one hour before settling down for the night- instead try relaxing, reading a book or magazine, or talking with your family.
  • Avoid caffeine later in the afternoon- although it may give you a boost to get through the rest of the workday, it can also be the reason you can’t fall asleep at night.
  • Sip on some herbal tea- try camomile or Sleepytime tea to help calm your nerves.
  • Try breathing or meditation- take a few minutes to clear the chitter-chatter in your busy brain.
  • Don’t drink too much alcohol- having too many glasses of wine before bed can lead you to waking up later in the night.
  • Avoid looking at the clock- instead of watching the time tick by, try turning your clock so its not facing you.
  • Use white noise- a fan or light music may help you calm down and settle in for a full-night sleep.

Welcome more zzz’s, and drop more lb’s!

 

 

Tricks for the Treats

Check out these tips and Tricks for the Treats to help keep your waistline from creeping out of control during Halloween..Plus enjoy a smooth and creamy, lower calorie version of Pumpkin Mousse!

 

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