Food keeps us alive and gives us the energy to do the things we love and be with the people we care about. Food is something to be grateful for. Stop and think about what it takes to get the food on your plate and be thankful for the abundance of food we have.
Here are a handful of healthy and delicious foods to be thankful for and ideas to enjoy them:
Avocados. Low in sugar and high in fiber and good monounsaturated fat. They help fill you up and feel fuller longer. Spread on whole-wheat toast, dice and add to salads or mash into a dip.
Beans. So many varieties and all full of fiber and protein.
Nuts. Unsalted, raw, fresh nuts are tasty, diverse and easy to eat.
Sweet potatoes. Comfort food that also promotes healthy skin, lowers cholesterol and has anti-cancer properties.
Berries. Flavor explosions full of nutrients to help cell damage and overall health. Eat them by the handful, add to cereal, add to smoothies, or replace jelly in your peanut butter sandwich.
“Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.” Oprah Winfrey