Thanksgiving

A Healthy Thanksgiving

Nonna Joann • November 19th, 2009 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

Ally’s thankful for all that God has provided,
including
Papa’s Holiday Fudge.
The Thanksgiving table is not only loaded with wonderful foods, but it’s usually a landmine of simple carbohydrates, especially sugar. You know what I say, “eat sugar seldom and on purpose.” The problem is that sugar is added to just about everything. It’s in most [...]



Thanksgiving Traditions vs. Thanking God

Nonna Joann • November 17th, 2009 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

Thanksgiving has become my favorite holiday. Yes, commercialization has taken over every holiday, even Thanksgiving. Although I find it’s easier to focus on the meaning of Thanksgiving, because it’s held onto some of its roots. To begin with, it’s traditionally celebrated at home with family and friends.
There are no gifts, baskets of colored eggs, carved pumpkins [...]



Healthy, Hearty and Full of Gratitude—Thanksgiving

Nonna Joann • November 24th, 2008 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

Thanksgiving is NOT Turkey Day. Okay, we eat lots of turkey on Thanksgiving, but it’s NOT Turkey Day. More than the bird on the menu, Thanksgiving is first and foremost about our gratitude to God for what He has provided.
Yes, the day is a reminder of the cooperation and friendship between the Indians and Pilgrims, [...]



What Ya Gonna Do With Those Leftovers?

Nonna Joann • November 20th, 2008 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

The one day a year when there’s more food than we can eat is Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, waste isn’t confined to the holidays. According to the US Department of Agriculture, up to one-fifth of America’s food goes to waste each year, with an estimated 130 pounds of food per person ending up in landfills. With grocery [...]



Have a Natural Thanksgiving

Nonna Joann • November 13th, 2008 • Nonna's Relations

Thanksgiving is only days away. If you want to have a “Natural Thanksgiving” now is the time to think about it. A natural Thanksgiving sounds easy enough, but it takes some forethought.
For the last 30 years, our Thanksgivings have been as natural (chemical free) as possible. Most Thanksgiving dinners are loaded with ingredients the Pilgrims never [...]