Thanksgiving weekend can be viewed through a couple different lenses. Some people see the weekend as a chance to indulge as much as possible and deal with the repercussions later, while others only gorge their faces on Thanksgiving. If this holiday meal had a feeling, it would be comparable to uncomfortable bloating. Since Thanksgiving is all about eating, shouldn’t the following day be dedicated to warding off feelings of indulgence?
There’s no use crying about all the carbs, fats, and calories you are going to eat during the Thanksgiving meal. It will most likely happen and that’s the end of the story. The day after is about getting back on the horse and helping your body recover with nutrient-dense meals that are easily digestible. Don’t sit on the couch binging a Netflix show while eating three more slices of pie. That time is over and it is time to supply the body with smoothie bowls, overnight oats, chia pudding, a fruit salad, or detox smoothies & juices.
Give Your Leftovers Away
One of the best ways to avoid overeating through the rest of the holiday weekend is by giving your leftovers to the many people who attend the meal. The less Thanksgiving food you have in your fridge, the better off you are health wise. If you are making the meal for you and your family, there is heartfelt option to portion out what you and your family want to eat, and make plates of food to hand out to the homeless in your town or city.
Bouncing Back
When you bounce back into healthy foods the day after the big meal, you have a better chance at restarting your metabolism. In doing so, you kick start peristalsis and boost energy levels. These healthy meals may even inspire you to do an at-home workout routine while watching TV. Whip up the following recipes the day after Thanksgiving, or throughout the weekend, to get your health back on track.
Apple Cider Vinegar Morning Detox Drink
This drink can help you naturally detox your body, lower blood sugar levels, and help you burn fat in the process. It is so easy to make!
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Berry Beet Detox Smoothie
Certain foods help to naturally flush toxins from your body. Start drinking this smoothie and you’ll be amazed at how you feel.
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Flaxseed Pudding For Breakfast
Make your breakfast ahead of time so that you can save time in the morning. It’s filled with omega-3s, fiber, protein, and magnesium.
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Orange Creamsicle Chia Seed Pudding
We’re taking an old-timey dessert and transforming it into a nutrient-dense breakfast. It’s a fun, unique take on a childhood classic!
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
Eating this smoothie bowl for breakfast supplies you with omega-3s, fiber, and sustained energy throughout your morning.
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Slim Down With This Green Smoothie
Blend your way into green smoothie deliciousness by making this slimming smoothie. Once you’ve slurped it all up, you’ll want another glass!
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Banana Breakfast Sushi
Surprisingly quick and easy to prepare, this banana sushi is the perfect breakfast to fill you up and keep you energized.
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Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
