The Whole Cure Wellness Wednesday: A Simple Pure Whole Thanksgiving Gratitude, Meaning, Connection and Healthy Nourishment

Thanksgiving can be a stressful time for all of us, especially for those of us living with food allergies and intolerances, chronic illnesses or other health issues. There are the family gatherings where old family dynamics reemerge along with the added stress of worrying about cross-contamination, missing out on old family favorites or having “special” dietary needs when one eats gluten-free.

But Thanksgiving is also a wonderful time to become more aware and reconnect with the power of gratitude, remember the true meaning of the holiday, deepen connections and enjoy healthy nourishment!

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The Power of Thanksgiving Gratitude

“Gratitude encompasses an appreciation for the circumstances, material things, experiences and people in your life. It also involves faith, hope and trust.” –Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE The Whole Cure

I see the immense health benefits and power of embracing a grateful attitude every day with myself, my patients and my clients. Gratitude enhances the value you extract from your life experiences. Studies show that regularly focusing on gratitude enhances alertness, enthusiasm, determination, attentiveness and energy. These qualities strengthen your capacity for achieving the things you truly want in life. It also puts you in a positive frame of mind for dealing gracefully with family and loved ones!

During this season of Thanksgiving and all year long, it is nice to remember those things for which we are grateful instead of allowing yourself to get caught up in the negative or what is lacking. There are many wonderful habits and strategies for cultivating a Thanksgiving gratitude now and throughout the year. 

Gratitude and the power of appreciation are a key part of the wellness prescriptions and powerful stress management strategies I provide in The Whole Cure: 52 Essential Prescriptions to Overcome Overwhelm, Reclaim Balance and Reconnect with a Life You Love! One simple way to cultivate the power of Thanksgiving gratitude is to share a simple gratitude ritual with family and loved ones.

Use this Simple | Pure | Whole Gratitude Worksheet to help each person count his or her blessings by listing things he or she is grateful for at dinner or while gathering. If you want, you can record these blessings in a Family Gratitude Journal and revisit it to remind yourself of all that you are blessed to experience.

Use this time to take a few minutes to remember all the gifts in your life that bring you joy each day and to approach holiday meals as nourishing instead of overwhelming. Perhaps you may even want to start a new healthy family tradition this year by sharing a gratitude ritual together at your Thanksgiving gathering!

Enjoy Healthy Thanksgiving Nourishment

Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year and need some last minute ideas? 

• Warm up with Hearty Spiced Vegetable Soup for the Soul: A Vegan Gluten-Free Plant-Based Recipe which is perfect for the Thanksgiving table or as a delicious meal during the colder weather that packs in the veggies!
• Oatmeal Cookie Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Crisp highlights the natural sweetness of apples without the need for too much added refined sugars, giving you a sweet, delicious treat that everyone will love!
• Braised Kale with Apples and Carrots is a simple way to celebrate fall produce and makes the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving!
•  My Fall Action Plan Cookbook provides last minute healthy Thanksgiving recipes or allergy-friendly dishes for the whole family all fall and winter long.
• Side dishes make the meal and this roundup from Vegetarian Mama provides a wealth of over 40 healthy, gluten-free side dishes to fill up  the Thanksgiving table! 
• Leafy greens make a great addition to the Thanksgiving table! Get my Glorious Greens Cookbook with almost 30 gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan-friendly recipes made with whole food ingredients which are great for the holidays and year-round as part of my powerful Glorious Greens for Great Health virtual Workshop!

Happy Healthy Thanksgiving!

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 To stay on track all season long and start the New Year healthy and energized, take the next step today to commit to a life you truly love and feel fully alive! Imagine yourself January 1st feeling relaxed, confident, energetic and ready to continue to reach your goals!

Stick with healthy habits now and build a strong foundation for health! Join us in the next Fun & Festive Holiday Challenge for an affordable and fun opportunity to build healthy habits, feel your best and stay calm during the holidays!

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