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Thrive and Survive this Holiday Season.

12/17/2021

□by: Alexandr Podvalny

As we all feel the pressure of the Holiday’s barreling on towards us, we need to find tools that will help us thrive, survive and actually ENJOY the season. As with any problem, if we don’t fill out toolboxes with helpful tools we will not be successful. Here are some tips and tricks to try this holiday season.

If you are really stressed about gift giving, try speaking up and suggesting omitting the gifting or doing a white elephant gift instead? Even better, suggest a gift of experiences with the ones you love. Memories can be cherished for a lifetime, objects can be lost or broken.
Make sure you carve time out for yourself, be it to read a book, take a walk or hike. All of those activities will recharge your body and mind.
Choose low stress activities to do with your family. How about binging out holiday themed movies?
If you are recovering from a loss, make sure you have your support people in place to help you through the first holiday without them.
Keep your life in balance by sticking to your healthy habits of eating right, exercising and getting enough sleep. When we are sleep deprived, it can trigger our bodies for depression, loneliness and illness.
For holiday gatherings away from home, ask how you can help the host. Especially if you have different dietary needs than the host. How about asking to bring a dish delicately by saying, “you know I’ve been hijacked by plant eaters, do you mind if I bring a few meat free dishes to the feast?”
As you wish people to be generous with you, please remember to be generous with the host. They have worked hard to prepare a meal for everyone to enjoy. You can also defuse an explosive situation by simply saying “Oh, that actually hurts my feelings because I worked so hard and wanted you to enjoy it.’”
The best way to deal with bad drunken behavior is by not serving alcohol. Here are some creative recipes to serve instead from Shatterproof, Spruce Eats and A Squirrel in the Kitchen (an AIP site).

Happy Holiday and hoping to see many of you next in our Metabolic Reset.

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PaleoLove Gift Guide

12/1/2021

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If you are anything like me, I'm always looking for gift ideas. Because you know someone might have a cooler or better idea than me. Or maybe I'm plumb out of ideas. At any rate I always love a good gift guide. I hope you enjoy the one I put together for you.

Cookware: The pots and pans you use are important to your health. When you heat the cookware it can leach toxins into your body, so it’s best to use non-toxic cookware. My favorites are: Lodge cast iron skillet, Le Creuset ceramic coated skillet and now I am coveting the Our Place pans and Caraway set. These pans offer non-toxic coatings that will perform and be safe for you and your family
Cookbook recipe tags: If you still use cookbooks, grab some recipe tags that way you can easily find your favorite recipes. I personally love the tags from Danielle Walker’s site.
Silicone bags and glassware: I took the plunge in April in honor of Earth Day to grab a set of silicon bags. My favorite thus far are the stasher bags. I use them in the refrigerator to extend the shelf life of kale and in the freezer to store the 1 cup servings of bone broth. The uses are endless and you are not polluting the earth and your body with single use plastic bags. I love snapware glass containers. I even discovered you can order replacement lids, when one of them broke. So it's well worth the money folks.
Water bottles: It is so important to drink plenty of water. What better way than a bottle that helps you keep track of how much water you are drinking per day. Also make sure your bottle is BPA free, preferably glass or stainless steel. I am yearning the Hydrate-Mate and the filtering bottle from Aquasana.
Food covers: My personal favorites are the beeswax covers and silicone covers. Both are great options to use in replace of plastic wrap.
Cookbooks: Oh cookbooks, this is something of an addiction of mine. However it’s always great to have a few on hand. I LOVE Danielle Walker’s Cookbooks, Michelle Hartwig’s books and Diane Sanfilippo books.

Weighted blanket: For those that love to feel hugged all night a weighted blanket works well. My husband has found that using a weighted blanket helps him go to sleep and sleep more soundly.
Apron: I love my aprons, I was a late adopter to using aprons, but once I found the Angel Apron I was sold. These aprons have saved plenty of my clothes from getting stained. If you are making a change to cook more at home, make sure you have a stash of aprons.
Glass Storage Containers: Storing leftovers in glass is a healthier option for your body. My favorite container is Snapware.
Le Petit Chef: America’s Test Kitchen voted this kitchen knife as the best knife for kids. The Le Petit Chef blades are stainless steel and sharp, making this knife for slightly older kids (ages 6+). The blade is rounded at the end, and of course, the overall size is smaller than an actual chef’s knife, which makes it a great option for cooks in training. There’s a smooth wood handle with a built-in ring, so that kids can properly position their hands. And the plastic guard is designed to protect tiny digits.
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Instant pot: For everyday meals an instant pot will make cooking a breeze.

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Thrive and Survive this Holiday Season.

PaleoLove Gift Guide

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