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Since the beginning of this I have lost a total of 10 pounds. I am truly amazed with myself and dedication. Little by little I made improvement. It is so weird because when I carry 2 gallon milk jugs I realize that this is about how much weight I lost! I am trying to keep up the good work but we all know what next week is.... Thanksgiving and then you have the holiday... which means cookies. This might be a struggle but will continue to work on this!

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50 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes - 

I am defiantly making the Roasted Cauliflower this Year!

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50 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes is a collection of classic holiday dishes you know, love and that are good for you. Turkey, veggie side dishes, salads, dessert and make ahead breakfast.

And what would Thanksgiving be without an Instant Pot?! 🙂

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Eating healthy on Thanksgiving day is possible. In fact, it is easier than you think. If you know me, you know I believe in eating real whole foods.

Here I have compiled an array of your favorite classics you grew up eating every Thanksgiving. Just made more healthy. 🙂 From turkey to mashed potatoes to even a pumpkin pie, you can truly enjoy a holiday without feeling guilty the next day.

All the recipes are broken down into sections for easy use. Enjoy and happy Thanksgiving!

Healthy Appetizers and Soups

This section is small because I want you to save room for the good stuff.:)

This Healthy Spinach Dip Recipe is made with yogurt, twice more spinach and four times less mayo. The result is the same creamy and flavorful spinach dip you know. It is a super easy appetizer that tastes incredible without the extra calories.

2 Ingredients Parmesan Mushrooms are baby bella mushroom caps stuffed with Parmesan cheese. Healthy and easy mushroom appetizer in 15 minutes!

Healthy Butternut Squash Soup with simple ingredients, in one pot and in 30 minutes. The creamy goodness and warm spices are so comforting on a chilly fall or winter day.

Make Ahead Breakfast

Make ahead breakfast for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning is where it's at! Spend time cozying up with your family while your "prepared the day before" breakfast is bubbling in the oven.

These Healthy Cinnamon Rolls are fluffy wholesome buns with healthy frosting and 4 times less sugar than Cinnabon.

Make this Quinoa Breakfast Bake Recipe with berries for a week of healthy and easy breakfasts or for a holiday morning. Serve warm with creamy yogurt and come back to thank me after.

This Healthy Breakfast Casserole is delicious, easy and has no bread. Make ahead for a crowd, meal prep or clean out the fridge. This egg bake is veggie, protein and flavor packed.

Sweet Potato Egg Casserole with shredded sweet potato, eggs and spinach. Make ahead healthy egg casserole perfect for meal prep breakfast, brunch and holidays.

Turkey, Chicken and Meat

Turkey is not the only star of the show. We take more lean turkey and chicken breasts and make them juicy and flavorful. Don't feel like poultry? Make lamb or salmon.

Serve this juicy Boneless Turkey Breast Roast for Holidays instead of a turkey. Herb crusted and stuffed with garlic it is a winner every time! Or enjoy as a healthy sandwich meat year round.

Roasted Turkey Breast comes out incredibly juicy inside, with crispy skin and flavorful with simple ingredients like garlic and dried herbs. It is perfect for small gatherings during Thanksgiving and Holidays.

Chicken Stuffed with Brie, Spinach and Cranberries makes clean and simple dinner or a fancy chicken recipe for any occasion. Moist, flavourful and juicy.

How to cook perfect boneless leg of lamb roast every time. Basic EASY recipe anyone can make!

Easy Baked Salmon in Foil with simple seasonings in 20 minutes. Healthy, moist and delicious dinner even picky eaters will enjoy.

Nothing screams fall like Stuffed Acorn Squash with ground turkey, spinach and the perfect blend of spices. This recipe looks so fancy but so easy to make. And tastes even better!

Healthy Cranberry Sauce with 3 simple ingredients and refined sugar is not one of them. Easy and tasty cranberry sauce from scratch. Perfect addition to your Thanksgiving turkey with gravy and mashed potatoes.

Turkey Gravy Recipe made easy and healthy with or without drippings. Silky smooth, perfectly rich and the best gravy for your mashed potatoes and turkey!

Healthy Veggie Sides

When it comes to mashing, roasting and sauteing vegetables, mashed potatoes are just the beginning. I like my veggies not overcooked, with a lot of flavor and yet healthy. This is where we exercise moderation. Did I mention bacon? 🙂

The Best Healthy Mashed Potatoes my Ukrainian way. Creamy, fluffy and delicious without 2 sticks of butter.

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes is easy and delicious low carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, but just as smooth and creamy.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes are unbelievably fluffy, creamy, healthy and so easy to make. Delicious side dish for a weeknight dinner or a holiday table. These are so good!

Garlic Green Beans not only taste incredible, but are super easy to make. Fresh green beans, butter/olive oil and garlic sauteed in a skillet make for the perfect healthy side dish year round or for your holiday table.

Roasted Cauliflower is made with garlic and olive oil, then baked until nutty and caramelized. It is such a simple way to make flavorful cauliflower.

Super simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts are baked until they are crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside. This is a delicious and easy fall side dish that will help you eat more vegetables.

Cauliflower Risotto with brown mushrooms and cauliflower rice sautéed in flavourful broth in 15 minutes. Hearty and healthy low carb dinner with amazing reviews.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with simple warm spices, soft inside and crispy outside are perfect as a side dish, in a wrap or salad. These sweet potatoes cubes melt in your mouth and satisfy a serious savory craving in a healthy way.

Perfect Roasted Asparagus every time plus tips on how to store, prep, roast and season this healthy side dish. You will never have to eat limpy and mushy asparagus again.

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with bacon, pecans, garlic and maple syrup make healthy finger licking side dish. On Thanksgiving or a busy weeknight, brussels sprouts come to the rescue as they are easy and quick to cook.

Healthy Casseroles

Delicious and healthy Thanksgiving casseroles can be made without canned soups, marshmallows and dehydrated packet mixes.

Healthy Green Bean Casserole made from scratch with Parmesan pecan onion topping. Low calorie, low sodium and light healthy alternative without mushroom soup or breadcrumbs.

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with crunchy pecan sugar topping is melt in your mouth, delicious and comforting casserole for your Holiday table without the guilt. Bonus - can be made ahead and frozen. You're welcome!

Healthy Mac and Cheese in one pot in 15 minutes. Creamy, cheesy and flavorful and as healthy as it gets. No weird ingredients because life is short, friends.

Salads

I love a good salad! However, the last thing you need is a complicated salad recipe on a busy Thanksgiving day. Most of these salads can be made ahead and do not contain many ingredients or have blender made salad dressings.

Creamy Mexican Kale Salad with raw kale, black beans, corn, cilantro and creamy cumin flavoured avocado dressing.

Brussels Sprouts Salad with thinly sliced brussels sprouts, toasted almonds, real Parmesan cheese shavings and easy lemon garlic dressing.

Spinach Salad with eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, sesame seeds and easy healthy salad dressing. Simple recipe for a weeknight or a celebration table. I promise it is one of the easiest salads you will ever make!

Arugula Beet Salad with zesty greens, simple candied pecans, crumbled feta and easy balsamic dressing. If you are looking for an easy way to eat more beets, this beet salad recipe is the one. It will win you over, even if you don't love beets!

Cozy Kale and Quinoa Salad with apples, walnuts and cinnamon dressing. Superfood fall in a bowl tasty any day!

The Best Broccoli Salad combines fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, shredded cheese and creamy dressing. This easy salad is the best of both worlds - healthier and flavorful.

This Cauliflower Potato Salad is low carb salad with a lot of flavor. It will blow your mind. It's just brilliant!

Flavorful and easy (no massaging) Lemon Kale Salad with toasted nuts and fresh Parmesan cheese, tossed in lemon and garlic dressing. Hands down, one of my favorite leafy green salads ever!

Instant Pot Recipes

Are you a lucky Instant Pot owner? If yes, electric pressure cooker can save you precious stove and oven space on a busy Thanksgiving day. And food comes out just as delicious with minimal prep. Instant pot is way faster, but just as convenient as using a slow cooker.

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole is fluffy souffle topped with delicious and crunchy candied pecan topping. Made from start to finish in your electric pressure cooker. So convenient on a busy Thanksgiving day!

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes come out fork tender, perfectly fluffy in your pressure cooker in half the time. This is foolproof recipe for any size of potatoes.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are easy, creamy and fluffy in 30 minutes in one pot. No drain, no cutting potatoes into small chunks and no heating up milk separately. Simply the best way to make mashed potatoes!

Instant Pot Turkey Breast is super juicy, ready in an hour and even gravy is made in same pot. Saves time, money and feeds a small gathering. It's perfect!

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is creamy, mouthwatering and hands off family comfort food. Made healthy-ish with only 1 cup of cheese and any kind of noodles, this pasta dinner recipe is ready in 15 minutes.

Healthy Desserts

We are huge on desserts, but what would a holiday be without a little treat?! Here are some of our healthier Thanksgiving favorites.

This Healthy Pumpkin Cake is the best version of a classic fall dessert. Topped with a luscious yogurt cream cheese frosting, it is moist, decadent, and packed with hidden nutrients!

Healthy Pumpkin Pie with easy whole wheat crust and silky smooth pumpkin pie filling. A delicious low sugar addition to your healthy Thanksgiving table.

Healthy Carrot Cake with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, toasted coconut and walnuts. This cake is moist, tall, has texture and thick creamy frosting. It is absolutely delicious!

This No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is smooth, creamy and healthy. Made without cream cheese, cool whip or graham crust, watch it disappear at any gathering. It is that good!

Healthy Pumpkin Bars with oatmeal, almond flour and chocolate chips. A delicious guilt free treat on a chilly fall day that the entire family will love!

This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is fluffy, full of strawberry flavour and lighter. Easy to make with fresh or frozen strawberries and Nutella crust, this is the perfect cake for any celebration.

Turkey Leftovers

Growing up in the Ukraine, I was taught not to waste food. That includes a turkey carcass or leftover turkey meat. So, here are a few ideas for your turkey carcass.

This Turkey Tetrazzini is an easy way to enjoy leftover turkey. To make this traditional casserole healthy, we load it up with veggies and lighten up the sauce. And everything cooks in one pot because last thing you want to do is dirty 3 more pots after the Holidays.

My family's Instant Pot Bone Broth Recipe we made for centuries in Ukraine. Full of collagen, budget friendly and ready in 2.5 hours instead of 24 hours.

Ukrainian Buckwheat Soup Recipe with soup bones, vegetables and roasted buckwheat. Healthy, wholesome and delicious soup that makes enough for leftovers.

Turkey Noodle Soup is the answer to leftover roasted turkey. Its broth is so healing and delicious, once combined with simple veggies and pasta your family will devour it in minutes.

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50 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes is a collection of classic holiday dishes you know, love and that are good for you. Turkey, veggie side dishes, salads, dessert and make ahead breakfast. And what would Thanksgiving be without an Instant Pot?! 🙂 Eating healthy on Thanksgiving day is possible.

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Check out my Activity rings from November 13, 2020 on my #AppleWatch.

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Check out my progress today! It feels so good to see my rings back in ACTION!!! #AppleWatch

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Check out my Activity rings from November 2, 2020 on my #AppleWatch. Unfortunately this was the only day that I had my Apple Watch on. 😢

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Apple Watch - Close Your Rings - Apple

This will help explain my Rings!

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Move. Exercise. Stand. Close the three Activity rings on your Apple Watch every day to live a healthier life.

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20 Surprisingly Healthy Fast Food Orders! This is perfect for days that I am on the go! Love the variety and options! Really excited to try the Panera!!!

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Diet plans can be time-consuming. Sometimes it seems like fast food is the only way to cram a meal into a busy schedule. Maybe you just LOVE the taste of a Wendy's burger. Either way, we all know it's easy to overload on fast food menu items with high counts of trans fat, sodium and additives that can do some serious harm to your health.

Did you know there are healthy fast food options on the menu, too? While most nutritionists say eating fast food isn't one of the best weight loss tips they could give to clients, there are plenty of dishes loaded with nutrients and low in calories they recommend for when you're in a bind. A lot of fast food joints are also offering vegetarian options now! If you're curious about scary ingredients hiding in your favorite entree, check out the nutrition and ingredient information on the restaurant's website to decide whether or not to order. Save yourself time and read on for 20 nutritionist-approved menu items you can trust. Some of these are sure to surprise you! But remember: just because some restaurant chains are serving up Eat This!-approved meals, it doesn't mean all items are safe. Continue to stay vigilant by watching out for these #1 Worst Menu Option at 40 Popular Restaurants.

"I will stop off at Starbucks when I'm flying," says Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, and owner of Marisa Moore Nutrition. "In the morning, the oatmeal is a tummy saver. It's an easy way to get some fiber and protein. I love that they provide the dried fruit, nuts, sugar and other toppings on the side so you get to control how sweet you want it to be-if any at all."

"I love Panera as they do not use any artificial ingredients or preservatives. Their salads are great, but my favorite is the Roasted Beet, Quinoa and Citrus Salad. This seasonal entree is a great mix of whole grains, vegetarian proteins from the nuts and cheese and a whole lot of fiber from the kale. The sodium content is a bit high, so I would ask for the dressing on the side to likely minimize the total amount of sodium eaten in this meal," Leah Kaufman, MS, RD, CDN, a New York City-based registered dietitian, tells us. Lauren Slayton MS RD of Foodtrainers adds, "Panera's beet, quinoa salad is my go-to, it's an added bonus that you can get a full or half portion."

"A healthier option at McDonald's would be their artisan grilled chicken sandwich with a side of apple slices instead of fries. The artisan grilled chicken sandwich contains 380 calories, 7 grams fat, 44 grams carbohydrate, and 37 grams protein. Adding the side of apple slices only adds 20 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrate compared to a small fries which would add 230 calories, 10 grams fat, 30 grams carbohydrate and 3 grams protein," explains Gina Hassick, RD, LDN, CDE.

"Believe it or not, Chick-Fil-A has a grilled chicken nugget option." says Kaufman. "With only 140 calories and 25 grams protein, this high protein entree is a great alternative to the traditional fried chicken nuggets. Make sure to pair this with a vegetable and you can create a complete and well-rounded meal." In fact, Chick-Fil-A's nuggets are so good, we ranked them #1 in our exclusive report of Every Fast Food Chicken Nugget-Ranked!

"When I'm short on time in the morning, I'll often pick up an egg-and-cheese breakfast sandwich," Bannan tells us. "For less than 300 calories (280 to be exact!), it provides 14 grams of protein for staying power. Plus, it's a source of calcium, iron, and vitamin A. While the sandwich is higher in sodium than if I made it at home, it's much lower in sodium than most grab-and-go breakfast offerings."

"We would go for a Junior Hamburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mustard or ketchup, as well as a garden side salad with pomegranate vinaigrette and spicy cashews and apple slices, all clocking in at 460 calories in total," Willow Jarosh MS, RD, and Stephanie Clarke, MS, RD, co-owners of C&J Nutrition and co-authors of The Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook tell us. "We like this meal because it's still a burger, but adding the salad and apples rounds out the nutrition, providing more fiber and a meal that is lower in sodium than most fast food meals."

"I'm a fan of their salad bowls," says Amy Shapiro MS, RD, CDN Real Nutrition NYC. "I recommend asking for greens instead of rice then adding beans, the fajita veggies, one of their delicious proteins, and salsa. Then I recommend picking one: guacamole, sour cream OR cheese. These are all high fat ingredients that can take your meal to the next calorie bracket! I also recommend skipping the chips! I love this meal because it can serve carnivores and vegetarians alike (edit to your dietary preference), it provides lean and flavorful protein, heart- healthy fats, loads of fiber, and veggies. These are ingredients to success!"

"The soup and salad are the perfect pair as part of the 'You Pick Two' option," says Moore. "The vegetarian black bean soup is a comforting way to get hunger smashing protein and fiber. Add to it the Green Goddess Cobb Salad or the Chinese Citrus Cashew Salad or the Fuji Apple Salad for a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner. These combinations help you meet at least half the daily vegetable recommendation easily. That's important since the large majority of adults miss the recommended daily vegetable mark."

"At Starbucks you can't go wrong with a Bistro Box! All 7 Bistro Box options are less than 500 calories and are considered a good source of fiber. Each box contains a good balance of healthy carbohydrates, lean proteins, healthy fats, and contain either fruit or vegetables or a combination of both," Hassick tells us. "For lunch the protein boxes-filled with nuts, fruit, cheese and sometimes boiled eggs-are a fun twist on bento boxes," adds Moore.

When choosing a side option, Jim White RD, ACSM, HFS, owner of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios, recommends the superfood side. "This is a great alternative for fries. This can be added to any combo to take down the calories tremendously. The superfood side is kale and broccolini which are tossed in a sweet and tangy maple vinaigrette dressing and topped with flavorful dried sour cherries."

"My go-to Subway selection is the tuna salad sandwich, partly because I limit my consumption of deli meats," Michelle Dudash, RDN, chef and author of Clean Eating for Busy Families tells us. I order it on a six-inch nine-grain wheat roll with spinach, green peppers, olives, cucumber and banana peppers, which comes in under 500 calories, with 4 grams fiber, 20 grams protein, and a good source of vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. I also add on avocado, which adds on just 60 calories with good fats. Sometimes I just enjoy the sandwich with water, or if I'm feeling extra hungry I order the combo with a bag of baked barbecue potato chips and a fresh brewed unsweetened iced tea."

"It's way more satisfying than other soups due to the protein in the turkey and protein and fiber in beans. Plus, it's total comfort food," Slayton tells us. We agree! Turkey chili also happens to be one of our favorite healthy crock pot recipes.

"While I do not typically recommend fast food restaurants, if you are on the go and need something quick, Wendy's Mediterranean Salad is a great option. This high protein vegetarian salad is packed with 12 grams of protein for only 320 calories. I would always ask for the salad dressing on the side as it holds most of the sodium of this meal, which is above what I would typically recommend in one sitting," says Kaufman.

"I'm a big fan of their new Sous Vide Eggs!" exclaims Shapiro. "They taste great, are loaded with protein and are under 170 calories but will keep you full for 2-3 hours! They are gluten free so acceptable for celiacs and anyone watching their carbs, contain some veggies (peppers, yay! Therefore some vitamin C)." Slayton adds, "our clients are giving the sousvide eggs major thumb's up."

"There's a Chick-Fil-A on many corners in Atlanta and across the country making it easy to grab one of their salads. The Grilled Market Salad with lean protein, fruit and vegetables can be a healthy lunch or dinner pick. Try it with the Light Balsamic Vinaigrette to keep calories in check," says Moore.

"These tacos have 545 calories, provide nine grams of fiber and have a whopping 41 grams of protein. The meal is also an excellent source of calcium, iron and vitamins C and A. The bad news is, like most quick-serve food, this dish is very high in sodium-but it is lower than many other options on the menu. To make this dish vegetarian-friendly, ask for black beans instead of steak." says Bannan

"I'd probably choose a Morningstar Veggie Burger with ketchup (no mayonnaise), topped with a slice of cheese and a low-fat chocolate milk," tells Elisa Zied, MS, RDN, CDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Author of Younger Next Week. "The vegetable patty provides a healthy dose of protein from textured vegetable protein and some fiber to fill me up. The chocolate milk gives me additional protein, calcium (in addition to that from the slice of cheese) and vitamin D, not to mention other essential nutrients like potassium. It also gives me little bit of sweetness I'm looking for after a meal. If I were still hungry or wanted a snack for later, I'd order some apple slices to add extra fiber, crunch and natural sweetness to my day."

"This is a great breakfast option for those looking for extra protein without the extra calories," recommends White, since the yolk contains about 70 percent of an egg's calories for the same amount of protein. This sandwich rings in at just 260 calories and was one of our top-ranked breakfasts when we ranked the entire McDonald's menu.

"The Spicy Southwest Salad is a great option for those who like a lot of flavor but not a lot of calories. It has about 260 calories without the dressing. There's also a low calorie dressing option to choose with it called Chili Lime Vinaigrette," explains White.

"Their hearty vegetable salad is GREAT and has saved me many times when I'm in a bind," Shapiro tells us. "Filled with veggies and beans including squash, greens, beets, tomato and corn on top of brown rice it contains fiber and protein and is fit for vegans and gluten free diets too! Loaded with veggies, you can see all the ingredients and they graciously put the dressing on the side so you can monitor how much you add! This keeps your calories in check without leaving you starving and fills you veggie requirements for the day!"

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20 Surprisingly Healthy Fast Food Orders

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Diet plans can be time-consuming. Sometimes it seems like fast food is the only way to cram a meal into a busy schedule. Maybe you just LOVE the taste of a Wendy's burger. Either way, we all know it's easy to overload on fast food menu items with high counts of trans fat, sodium and additives that can do some serious harm to your health.

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Soothes the sore throat and is healthy!

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Lemon tea is a soothing home remedy for sore throats and sniffy noses- enjoyed by adults and little ones alike. We'll walk you through why our household turns to lemon tea in times of discomfort, plus why we like to add honey and ginger to our lemon tea!

We're only 5 minutes away from a warm cuppa goodness!

How to make lemon tea

This may come as a glorious surprise- you only need a fresh lemon and hot water to make lemon tea! It's the easiest, low-maintenance beverage for when you are under the weather- or for those of us who don't drink coffee!

When we make this at home, we don't measure anything. In goes the lemon, in goes the water and Ta-Da! we have warm citrus tea. For the sake of recipe clarity, we have included a rough measurement to use as a guide and adjust as you see fit.

There are two easy, lazy ways we make lemon tea at home. When we make lemon tea, we usually make lemon ginger tea or lemon honey tea. Mmm mmm delicious!

How to make lemon tea:

1. Slice a lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half of the lemon into a mug, seeds and pulp are okay. Top with hot water and enjoy!

2. Cut a lemon into 6-8 round slices and add half of them to the bottom of a mug. Top with hot water and steep for 3-4 minutes- we like to use a spoon to gently smush the lemon slices against the bottom of the mug to release more lemon juice and flavor.

See? It's SO easy!

You can add fresh lemon slices or lemon juice to your regular black or green tea if you'd like. Simply cut a few slices of lemon and add to your cup or teapot as it steeps for a delicious lemon flavor!

Benefits of lemon tea with honey

Why drink lemon tea? This has become popular as a drink believed to help with weight loss or to help ease the symptoms of a cold. While I can't speak to the science of either suggestion, here's what we do know! (Source)

Lemons are a great source of vitamin C

Vitamin C contains antioxidants

Staying hydrated is beneficial for clearing up mucus and muck and congestion if you fall sick

Vitamin C has been studied for its ability to reduce the duration/length of colds

Lemon water has been studied regarding weight loss and might be helpful simply due to increased hydration and metabolic rate (source)

Honey lemon tea is also great if you fall sick and don't have tea on hand in the pantry, all you need is a lemon for a warm, soothing cup of tea!

Why add honey? And Ginger?

Why drink lemon ginger tea? Or lemon honey tea? Honey and ginger absolutely boost up the benefits in this cozy citrus tea. Here's how!

Honey has been used as a natural cough suppressant for decades and has received growing endorsements as a cough remedy by national publications over the last few years. It's a superfood with a super-backing!

**Keep in mind, honey may not be safe for children under 2.

Ginger is famous for both culinary flavoring and healing uses. Ginger is associated with easing symptoms from a variety of stomach issues: from nausea to motion sickness, morning sickness, and menstrual cramps.

Additionally, ginger is believed to help ward off cold, flu, and infections- plus has been studied for anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties!

Adding honey and ginger to your lemon tea not only amps up the flavor, it provides a few extra health perks. If you like the taste of honey and ginger, you'll enjoy what they bring to your lemon tea!

About lemons...

If you store your lemons in the fridge and you want your tea piping hot, I'd recommend only adding the juice, not the whole slices to your lemon tea. I have a good friend who is insistent on scalding, piping hot tea and adding the refrigerated lemon slices can really take the heat away!

We like our tea on the lower end of hot- the cool slices work just fine for us.

Here's a quick hack for how to juice a lemon quickly and squeeeeeze the most juice out if you don't have a citrus juicer. All you need it a fork!

Simply cut the lemon in half and stab one half with a fork. Then squeeze and twist the lemon around the fork tines. Works like a dream!

Conventional vs. Organic lemons
If you intend to slice the lemons and add them to your tea, using organic lemons is preferred as their skin is unwaxed. Conventional lemons at most supermarkets have a wax coating to help them hold a shiny appearance and maintain freshness during transit and while on store shelves.

You CAN scrub lemons under warm water to try and remove the wax.

To my knowledge, organic lemons are not coated in any substance, so there's no mystery when using the peel and zest in recipes!

Other variations to lemon ginger tea!

Lemon tea is warming and flavorful as is but variety is the spice of life! Here are some delectable variations to our standard lemon tea.

If you are vegan and don't consume honey, maple syrup is a great liquid sweetener to use in its place. Maple syrup adds a nice flavor as well.

Other herbs & spices we have added to our lemon tea:

fresh mint leaves

a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

a few slices of fresh turmeric

a pinch of cinnamon

teensy dash of cayenne pepper or black pepper if we are REAL congested

Add a clove of garlic for an immune booster!

Use a teabag in addition to the lemon: mint, berry, chamomile, green tea, or black tea!

Another easy to make and super soothing fruit tea you can make is orange tea! Follow the same steps, simply use orange instead of lemon! This is one the kiddos definitely love!

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Soothing Lemon Tea

Author: Adriana

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 cup 1x

Category: Lemon Tea

Method: Stove top

Cuisine: American

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After antibiotics, steroids, and a Z-Pak I am finally improving health wise! It was scary just to imagine the thought of myself having COVID! I am so thankful that I was not infected with the virus that brought a pandemic to the world. Thankfully this past week and weekend I had time to rest and there was not a lot of eating. I know that it’s not good to starve yourself but overall the food options that I ate were healthy and filling. Again I am so thankful for not contracting that virus! 😊

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Woke up feeling a little better today however I still feel weak and my body aches. I decided to go outside and walk up the street and down the street to get a breath of fresh air. That was relieving and it gave me a little bit of motivation but I am getting better but it will take time.

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Each week I will add a quote that I will go by!
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