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Maple Cranberry Sweet Potatoes

Get ready for Turkey Day with this delicious sweet potato side-dish that's colorful, cozy, and captures those classic Thanksgiving flavors! This recipe is from @farmfreshcarolinas What you need for 10 servings: ⁠4 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled)⁠⠀Salt⠀1 cup pure maple syrup⁠⠀1 1/2 cups cranberries⁠⠀3 tablespoons butter ⁠⠀ What you do:⁠⠀ Boil sweet potatoes until tender, drain & let cool. ⁠⠀Meanwhile in a saucepan, heat maple syrup to boiling. Reduce heat to boil gently until reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir in cranberries, butter, & 1/2 teaspoon salt, & cook until cranberries pop.⁠⠀Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice sweet potatoes into 1-inch slices and arrange in shallow baking dish.⁠⠀Spoon maple-cranberry syrup over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, until hot. Enjoy!⁠⠀ Download Printable Recipe Become A Thriver! ...

Faux Oatmeal by @wellwithmeghan

Try this delicious faux oatmeal or "fauxtmeal" from @wellwithmeghan Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk3 tbsp hemp seeds2 tbsp chia seeds1 tbsp ground flax seeds20-30 grams Primal Kitchen Vanilla Collagen On the stovetop, heat almond milk and stir in seeds. Once bubbling, reduce heat and add protein powder. Stir until combined. Simmer until it thickens, then serve in a bowl and add toppings. Optional: Top with frozen raspberries, cacao nibs, raw pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds or unsweetened coconut flakes Download Printable Recipe Become A Thriver! ...

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Vegan Pumpkin Hummus

Try this amazing Pumpkin Hummus from @veganbutmakeitgood Ingredients: 15 ounce can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)3/5 cup pure pumpkin (we love @traderjoes organic pumpkin)2 cloves of garlic (sliced)1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice2 tbsp nutritional yeast (our favorite is from @bobsredmill)1/2 tsp cumin1/4 tsp paprika1/4 tsp coriander1/4 tsp cayenne1 tsp salt2 tbsp tahini (optional, but recommended because it makes it super smooth) Instructions: Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy!Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, if mixture is too thick. Add spices to taste.Serve! Download Printable Recipe Become A Thriver! ...

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The Power of Sleep

Many adults feel that they are too old to nap or don’t have the time to do so. As it turns out, a 15-30 minute power nap can not only increase stamina and motor skills, but it can also boost creativity! According to studies by The Department of Psychology at the University of California at Riverside, “without a midday rest, we are not able to perform at optimal levels throughout the day.” And on top of that, studies show that a 30-minute nap could increase your cognitive faculties by about 40%! When it comes to napping, here are some tips to make the best use of your time: Power naps are short by definition. You will feel the most benefit if you limit it to between 15...

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Monday Motivation: Alcohol & Habit Forming During COVID

We're stressed. COVID-19 put our lives in disarray and we're finding coping mechanisms to help relieve the stress. Many of us are turning to alcohol more to cope with this stress, however this is not the best answer. Thrive Physician Assistant Harlee Palmer shares the numbers that increased alcohol consumption is doing to our bodies and some hints and tips in finding alternatives. https://vimeo.com/473133098 Catch Up On Motivation Become A Thriver! ...

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