Thanksgiving is in 16 days!
Are you hosting? Traveling locally? Traveling traveling?
In case you're in need of some real food, delicious apps + sides, I've gotcha covered.
Enjoyyyyy,
Tara
Holiday apps + sides
Thanksgiving is in 21 days.
But who's counting?!
Whether you're hosting or visiting or just ready to make some holiday-inspired dishes for a regular day, I wanted to share my holiday apps + sides collection with you. If we were inbox buddies last year around this time, you might already have this collection. But just in case you've joined me recently or possibly misplaced this, I figured I'd shoot it over to you again.
While these recipes aren't all balanced the PFF + intentional carb way, they are all better-for-you versions of many of our holiday staples and traditional dishes. And since they're free of gluten, dairy, refined sugar, artificial dye, and all happen to be plant-based, they are sure to please a wide variety of your family and friends.
DOWNLOAD THE COLLECTION HERE
Stay tuned for more info coming soon when I'll be sharing details about my release of this year's version of Smart Cookie: Healthified Holiday Desserts e-cookbook. If you like better-for-you versions of indulgent + nostalgic holiday treats, you're not gonna want to miss this one. ;-)
XO,
Tara
Freebies!
There's a link for that. ;-)
November is here and that usually means there are millions of people who are simultaneously giving up on their bodies and health for the rest of the year and also on the hunt for the new thing to try starting in January.
But this doesn't have to be you. With 2 months -- 1/6 -- left of the year, there's lots of opportunity still to make progress and feel great before we bid adieu to 2022. And also, when we have more of an understanding of our bodies and start to get comfortable with the fact that cravings are usually our own doing and willpower is NEVER the issue, we can enter the 'candy holiday followed by the pie holiday followed by the cookie month followed by the alcohol holiday' shenanigans feeling empowered rather than deprived or out of control.
So as I decided to chat with you about that today, I kept remembering all of these free resources I have 'out there' that you may not have seen or may have forgotten about. No better time than now to share some of these with you!
My backstory and a bunch of tips on this podcast I was interviewed on.
My PCOS diagnosis in this event I had the honor of co-speaking alongside an OBGYN with (mine is the second half).
Asthma, infertility, and my journey to accidentally discovering the power of breathwork in this interview.
This webinar I hosted about mending your metabolism.
This free 3-day fat loss meal plan.
This free holiday apps + sides collection -- from last week's newsletter, but worth sharing again ;-)
Break up with the restrict - binge - restrict cycle
Save this email, forward to a friend, and utilize whatever tools you need. The holidays are an interesting time for health goals, but they do not have to look like they have in the past.
Ok, and now a fun teaser ;-) ... For those of you who have been wanting to do the next round of TRANSFORM: Body + Mind, my 28-day metabolism-boosting course, you may already know that you have to wait until January for that. But what if you could get access to the whole course and all the materials in advance so you could get a head-start if you wanted to before the rest of the group joins us for the live course in January? There will be a way. It involves Black Friday. Stay tuned and make sure you are ON THE WAITLIST if you're interested!
Happy Tuesday,
Tara
P.S. Don't forget to grab your copy of Smart Cookie if you need 84 healthified holiday dessert recipes for this year. :-)
Are you eating enough protein at breakfast?
Protein needs at breakfast... are you hitting the target?
Check out this video from last week where I talk about exactly how much protein most of us need as a threshold to help build muscle, keep hunger and cravings at bay, and have sustained energy throughout the day.
This video was done live on Instagram the morning after the election here in the U.S., hence the pep talk up front. Regardless of where things are at when this email lands in your inbox (I pre-schedule these), please understand it's a principle that applies all of life. When we feel empowered by focusing on that which we CAN do, the things we don't have control over don't have strangle-hold. Do these other things (like an election) matter? OF COURSE they do! That's not what this is about. This is about moving forward with your life, your love, your purpose... no matter what.
XO,
Tara
P.S. Did you grab your copy of Smart Cookie: Healthified Holiday Dessert cookbook yet? It just came out on Friday and people are already making and loving the recipes! In case this is the first you're hearing about it, it's an e-cookbook (instant download) filled with 42 holiday dessert recipes ... all free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. Want to hear a little more about it? COME CHECK IT OUT.
Crustless Pumpkin Pie... and a Thanksgiving Travel Workout
Thankful and Grateful...
I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU for signing up for being part of my community here on the inter-webs. I look forward to creating even more recipes, workouts, videos, and all-things-womens-health moving forward….so that I can share it all with you!
If you're hosting on Thanksgiving this year, or maybe just want to bring along a dessert that you know you'll enjoy, this Crustless Pumpkin Pie recipe will hit the spot! Best of all, it's gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and contains no refined sugar. If you or any of your friends or family are avoiding these categories of food for health reasons, you'll be the hit of the party for serving (or bringing) a dessert that they can have. :-)
Check out my Crustless Pumpkin Pie recipe here.
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Are you traveling this holiday season?
Did you catch my video that includes a quick & easy full-body workout? It's perfect for hotel rooms or extended family's bathrooms…whichever! ;-)
You can watch that right here.
Cheers to a peaceful, laughter-filled holiday!
In health and gratitude,
Tara
You're Invited: 25 Tips to Stay Healthy During Holiday Travel
With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner (11 days away, to be exact), many people are finalizing plans to hit the road via plane, train, automobile, or all of the above to visit loved ones and tolerated ones alike. :-)
Many of my clients tell me it's the hustle and bustle and travel of the holiday season that sets them back further than the actual holidays themselves when it comes to their health goals. Can you relate? Me too!
So, I have put something together for you!
Starting tomorrow, inside my private community on Facebook, we will be taking the whole week to talk about ways to stay on track while you make your rounds this holiday season.
To get in on the fun, join this (FREE) group of awesome ladies that are striving to take better care of themselves and their families.
Hope to see you inside the group!
In good health,
Tara
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Ladies and gents, it's November 11th / Veterans' Day... and the end of an interesting week here in America. Thanksgiving is 13 days away and the temperatures are starting to fall here in NY. What I'm trying to say is, bring on the soup. All . the . SOUP!
This Cream of Mushroom Soup is a gluten-free, dairy-free version of the Thanksgiving Day classic. Not only is it a great side dish to bring or serve for those with special dietary needs, it comes packed with protein and fiber to help you fill you up on the good stuff. Make extra - you can freeze some to enjoy for a quick dinner when you come home late from holiday shopping. ;-)
This recipe calls for the soup to be pureed into a smooth, creamy consistency, but feel free to keep it "chunky" if you and your guests prefer it that way. For comfort and toddler purposes, I went with the puree option this time and it worked out well.
Toddler tip: Magnolia (3 years old now), taste-tested this recipe and helped me "adjust" the spices to her liking. She also watched me chop the onions and garlic and put her two cents in about when the soup was done blending. I let her lick the spoon after mixing and once I got the final chef's stamp of approval, I served her the soup over green beans. All of this involvement requires front-loading of time - more time getting the kiddos involved in the prepping and cooking process will save you time, money, and stress of untouched meals.
Enjoy!
In health,
Tara
Cream Of Mushroom Soup to soothe the soul and enjoy this Thanksgiving!
Cream of Mushroom Soup
(Dairy-free, gluten-free)
Ingredients:
5 cloves garlic, minced
½ medium onion, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
2 cups chickpeas, cooked
2 cups cashew milk
1 cup coconut flour
2 T coconut oil
1 tsp Thyme
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp pepper
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil, garlic, and onion. Cook about 3-5 minutes (until onions become translucent).
2. Add mushrooms and cook another 2-3 minutes.
3. Add chickpeas, cashew milk, and coconut flour and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add thyme, salt, and pepper.
6. Use immersion blender to puree (or transfer into regular blender in batches with towel firmly pressed over top of blender to prevent leakage).
7. Enjoy as is or pour over cooked green beans or other veggies.
*This recipe is high in protein, high in fiber, and low glycemic.