Here are some healthy ways to make traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Using recipes with real, unprocessed, nourishing ingredients will help us feel better after the meal. You will feel more awake and able to enjoy the rest of the day.
I bet you will be inspired to try more of these recipes when you see how good they taste and how great you feel!
Appetizers:
Easy Whole30 Paleo Snack Board | Kimbrough Daniels
Bacon-Wrapped Butternut Squash Recipe | Paleo Leap
The Best Paleo Meatballs - Whole30 Friendly! - Fresh Water Peaches
Sweet and Tangy Lil' Smokies | Plaid & Paleo (plaidandpaleo.com)
The Bird
Easy Roasted Turkey with Sage Butter
Butterflied Turkey Recipe
Stuffing
Sausage Apple Cranberry Stuffing
Paleo Comfort Food Stuffing
Green Bean Casserole
Paleo Green Bean Casserole
Sweet Potato & Squash
Sweet Potato Casserole
Roasted Garlic & Butternut Squash Mash
Butternut Squash Risotto
Cranberries
3 Ingredient Cranberry Sauce
"Mashed Potatoes"
Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes"
Brussel Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Beautiful Brussels Sprouts with Onion & Squash
Desserts
Pumpkin Bars
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Crisp
Nonalcoholic Drinks
How To Make Virgin Piña Coladas - Strength and Sunshine
Watermelon + Cucumber Cooler - the Whole Smiths
Non-Alcoholic Paleo Strawberry Mojito - Paleo Grubs
You can enjoy a beautiful meal and still feel good enough to enjoy the rest of the day!
Dr. Jamie Thomure (and Joelle Kurczodyna)
*Many of these recipes were taken from an article my sister Joelle wrote. Joelle has a certification in Nutritional Therapy (NTP), is a mom of three kids, and has a homestead with two cows, more than twenty chickens, and a bunch of vegetables! Learn more about the awesome things she is up to at
From Scratch Farmstead.
In summer, a solid breakfast is important to set you up for a good day! It can give you more energy, stabilize your blood sugar, and even help you lose weight. This is especially true if you make sure to include adequate protein.
However, in the chaos of the morning, breakfast can seem like a luxury. You may grab a coffee and a piece of toast before rushing into your day. But what if there was a way to get a nutritious breakfast quickly?
With just a bit of work, you can make breakfast for the whole week. Or you can opt for a more simple recipe and make it on the go. Either way, your body will thank you for taking care of it and giving it what it needs to thrive.
Check out these make-ahead or quick-to-make recipes. For those who cook in the morning, consider prepping the ingredients the night before. (I've given you a quick peek at the ingredients below; click on the link for the complete recipe.)
Bacon, sweet potato, onion, apple, spinach, cinnamon, salt & pepper.
Ham, shredded cheese, eggs, salt, & pepper.
Eggs, chorizo, onion, red pepper, garlic, carrots, zucchini, spices, & salt.
Avocados, eggs, salt, & pepper (toppings of choice such as feta and green onions, or salsa and fresh cilantro, etc.)
Eggs, coconut oil, plantains, garlic cloves, onion, green pepper, jalapeno diced, cilantro, beef or sausage, vinegar, green olives, raisins, tomato sauce, coconut milk, spices, & salt.
You can also create your own recipes. Here are guides for making your own skillets or casseroles. If you use one of these recipes, let me know what you think!
Dr. Jamie
P.S. Learn about the Benefits of A High Protein Breakfast here.
Christmas can be a magical holiday!
If you are struggling to figure out your dinner menu, or simply want some healthy alternatives try some of these recipes. They will make your holidays not only delicious, but nutritious as well!
You may find that you enjoy your meal more knowing you won’t have that heavy sluggish feeling after dinner. And hopefully you can have lots of leftovers that you won’t feel guilty eating in the following days.
Main Course
Paleo Christmas Ham • Paleo Diet Lifestyle
Paleo Whole30 Roasted Turkey - Real Food with Jessica
Sides
Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole {GF, DF} - The Paleo Running Momma
Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles (Paleo, Keto) - I Heart Umami®
Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Recipe - Evolving Table
Paleo Dinner Rolls Made with Tapioca or Arrowroot Starch & Coconut Flour (ourpaleolife.com)
Desserts
Paleo Sugar Cookies - Gluten-Free Baking (glutenfreebaking.com)
Vegan Christmas Crack (paleo, gluten free) - Pure and Simple Nourishment
I would love to hear your favorite healthy recipes that you’ll be making this year!
With Love,
Dr. Jamie
We all know that we should eat our vegetables, but sometimes we get into a rut and it becomes boring. Changing up your routine can help you achieve this nutrition goal, so having new ideas for a simple and delicious salad can be helpful.
This salad calls for fresh shredded beets. Many people think they don't like beets because they have only had cooked or canned beets, but fresh beets are completely different. And since beets are loaded with nutrient - Vitamin C, magnesium, folate, calcium, and a fair bit of iron - they might be worth trying again!
Sweet Beet Salad with Blueberry Dressing
Salad ingredients:
3 c. mixed salad
1/2 c. shredded beets
1 T. dried cranberries
2 T. chopped pecans
Dressing ingredients:
1/2 c. olive oil
4 T. blueberry balsamic (or any other sweet balsamic)
Directions: Layer the ingredients in the salad. Mix the dressing ingredients in together and pour the desired amount over the salad.
Do you have a favorite salad recipe? Have you made homemade dressing before? I'd love to hear about your experience and get some new ideas.
Dr. Jamie
This breakfast wrap is delicious and filling! It is easy to make and uses only one pan so clean up is a sinch too. To make it even better, it is both dairy and gluten-free.
Ingredients
1/2 T Organic Coconut Oil
1 Kontos Gluten-Free Wrap
2 Large Organic Eggs
1/2 T Myoko's Scallion Vegan Cream Cheese
One Handful of Micro Greens
(Optional: avocado, peppers, or other veggies.)
Directions
1. Melt the coconut oil in a skillet.
2. Fry the wrap until it is brown on both sides
3. Remove the wrap from the pan and fold it like a burrito (It will be harder to shape later since it gets more crisp as it cools.)
4. Scramble the eggs in the skillet.
5. Spread the cream cheese on the wrap.
6. Add the eggs and microgreens to the wrap. Enjoy!
*I found the wraps at Family Foods in Warrenville, and the Miyoko's at Whole Foods.
Looking for a yummy Valentine's Day treat??? Try making these coconut fat bombs! They are a delicious not sweet treat without all of the sugar and processed ingredients in most boxed chocolates! My sister introduced me to them years ago, and I just love them!
Ingredients:
***This Recipe was adapted from the RESTART Cookbook by Jeni Hall, NTP
2½ c. unsweetened shredded coconut
1 t. vanilla
⅛ t. cinnamon
1 pinch of nutmeg
½ c. coconut oil (melted)
2 T. cocoa powder (optional)
Almonds, Walnuts, or other nuts of choice
Directions:
- Simply blend the unsweetened shredded coconut in a food processor with the vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- When it starts to form a butter, pour in the melted coconut oil. Continue to blend until smooth!
- Pour half of the mixture into silicone mini muffin molds or heart-shaped molds.
- Mix 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the other half (if you want to make the chocolate version).
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the molds.
- If you choose, add a nut of your choice to each fat bomb for some additional crunch.
- Throw them in the fridge and they harden right up!
- Enjoy!
I hope that you will be intentional about taking care of yourself this Valentine’s Day! Whether you love the holiday or not, take some time to think about how you can show yourself some extra care. This may be something little or something big (getting a massage, curling up by the fire, making a healthy meal, spending time with a friend, etc.) Decide on a couple of things you can do to show yourself kindness and make the holiday enjoyable.
Dr. Jamie
