DECEMBER 2023 40 W elcome December and the fun festivities that come with the season! If you don’t want to let things get too out of hand healthwise, here are some tips to stay on track during the holidays: • Don’t leave the house starving: Before attending gatherings, eat something so you’re not hungry and forced to consume unhealthy options. Consider bringing a plant-based dish to share with others. • Stay hydrated: Don’t forget to drink plenty of water, especially when indulging in holiday treats and beverages. There are lots of non- alcoholic beers and fun mocktail-type drinks on the market, or make your own mocktail by combining a flavored kombucha with sparkling water and adding lemon or mint. • Meal prep: Make your weeknight meals nutrient-packed. Carve out an hour or two a week to make batches of healthy food, so they’re ready during the week. Roast a pan of vegetables, whip up some healthy hummus, cook up some quinoa, and chop up some raw veggies so they’re ready to eat. • Mindful indulgence: It’s okay to indulge in sugary treats, but do so mindfully. Be selective about the sweets you consume, and balance them with healthier options throughout the day. • Stick to your exercise regimen: Getting off track with exercise will make it much harder to get back into the swing in January. Include movement daily, even if it’s a 10-minute walk or stretching. Here are some festive recipes for the season, and check out my monthly membership for recipes, health videos and live Zoom cooking classes for only $10 a month! Happy holidays! Let’s eat! Gingerbread granola SERVES: 8 Pomegranate bruschetta SERVES: 8 Stuffed shells SERVES: 4-5 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. Chop the walnuts and pecans into chunks. 3. In a large bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, pecans, almonds, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. 4. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla to a small pot and heat on medium- low for about three minutes, until well blended. 5. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well to blend. 6. Lay the mixture out on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or cooking spray. 7. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir the mixture and put back in the oven for about five more minutes. Check to make sure it isn’t getting burnt. 8. Cool the granola on the baking sheet for about 30 minutes. Then add the dried cranberries and stir to combine. Ready to serve or store. Keep in an airtight container for up to a month. 1. Slice and toast the baguette. 2. Spread cream cheese on slices. 3. Toss pomegranate seeds with chopped basil and drizzle with the maple syrup. 4. Top the cream cheese with the pomegranate mixture and serve. 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Get the shells cooking. 3. Add the tofu, nutritional yeast, olive oil, spices, and lemon juice to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Then add the spinach and vegan parmesan and blend again. 4. Spread some sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Lay in the shells and stuff with the mixture. Top with remaining sauce. 5. Bake for 25 minutes. Top with more parmesan and fresh basil. 6. If you want to make two trays, just double the tofu mixture and use the whole box of shells! • 4 cups rolled oats • ½ cup walnuts, chopped • ½ cup pecans, chopped • 1 cup slivered almonds • 2 tsp. cinnamon • ½ tsp. ground ginger • ¼ tsp. ground cloves • ¼ cup coconut oil • ½ cup maple syrup • 2 tbsp. molasses • 2 tsp. vanilla extract • 1 cup dried cranberries • 1 baguette loaf • Dairy-free cream cheese • 1 container pomegranate seeds • ¼ cup basil, cut into slivers • 2 tsp. maple syrup • ½ box of jumbo shells • 1 package extra firm tofu, pressed • 1 tbsp. nutritional yeast • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 1 tsp. each: oregano, pink salt, garlic powder • ½ lemon, juiced • 2 cups chopped spinach • ½ cup vegan parmesan • 1 jar marinara sauce • Fresh basil for topping Directions Directions Directions Ingredients Ingredients Ingredients Plant - based Wellness Owner of YouCare- SelfCare, a private wellness practice specializing in plant- based lifestyle and disease prevention. youcare-selfcare.com BY MIRIAM HAHN

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