Heading into Thanksgiving with the RAINBOW of POWERFUL P’s!
You have heard me say over and over, EAT THE RAINBOW.
And rolling into Thanksgiving, it’s a great time to focus on the color ORANGE and my 3 favorite P’s:
Pumpkin
Protein
Pomegranate
My dear friend Lo visited me this summer and said, “You eat a lot of vegetables.” This is true. When I make dinner for me, dinner for others, or dinner for a crowd, I ALWAYS include lots of veggies.
Sheet pan or sautéed veggies
Some sort of whole grain medley with veggies and beans
A big ol’ SALAD with all the colors of the rainbow
What’s special about Thanksgiving is that SQUASH, aka PUMPKIN is in abundance and comes pretty darn close to a farm to table whole food.
PUMPKIN IS A SUPERFOOD with magnesium, zinc, and is packed with antioxidants. Pumpkin seeds are extra special too, loaded with A, C, K in nutrients.
PAIR YOUR PUMPKIN WITH A LEAN PROTEIN for a SUPERMEAL.
Try your turkey leg with roasted pumpkin. Top with some feta cheese, salt, pepper, and VOILA you have a killer easy meal. If pumpkin is not your favorite, butternut, spaghetti, or acorn squash work with similar quality of nutrients.
For PRIME MACRO NUTRIENT DENSITY - PICK POMEGRANATE! Pomegranates are fibrous, vitamin and antioxidant-rich, and aid in digestion. Add pomegranate seeds on top of your turkey breast, on top of your pumpkin, or in your salad. These little seeds pack a punch of vitamins and minerals that will prime your gut for good digestion and balanced hormones.
The KEY to a healthy and well-balanced diet is variety and color. Add the orange. Add the red. Eat the protein.
By incorporating a rainbow of vegetables into your daily meals, you're ensuring that your body receives the full spectrum of essential nutrients it needs to thrive. Start today by grabbing a pumpkin, NOT for the front door, but for whole body health.
Yours in Health,
Jenny
