Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Hello paleo friends and fitness followers!

Today's menu is mostly paleo friendly and yummy too!
My menu:
Cajun style turkey
Sweet potato casserole
Roasted root vegetables
Country chicken pate
dirty rice stuffing
pumpkin pie
organic homemade whipped cream
assorted wines

I bought an all natural, humane, turkey from my local butcher.
Organic sweet potato casserole - those marshmallows are NOT organic, but you don't have to partake in that part of the casserole, and if you do, it's like Mark Sisson says, all things in moderation.
Organic root veggies - turnips, apples and sweet potatoes
chicken liver pate - this is not entirely organic. The chicken breast is, but the livers are not. Also the philly cream cheese, not on our daily paleo menu, but that's okay. Pate is meant to be eaten in very small amounts.
The dirty rice stuffing has organic andouille sausage and veggies, however the rice - a grain is definitely not on our daily menu but this is also a dish only served once a year so we'll be okay having a small serving today.
The pumpkin pie is from Trader Joe's - I cheated on this one but TJs is pretty responsible in where they source their items from, so I'm okay with it.

You can enjoy all these things in moderation and not worry about blowing your paleo diet. It's okay to eat some things that you don't normally eat without feeling guilty about it. My advice is drink plenty of water today and exercise before your dinner. I am going to hit the machine for 45 minutes today and do some weights. Given the fact that we don't normally eat a lot of sugar, dairy and grains are a no-no, water is essential today. It'll not only help fill you up, keep you hydrated but will aid in digestion of those items that your body has become accustomed to living without.

Enjoy yourselves today but remember to take care of yourselves and keep on  your paleo path!

Have a wonderful paleo Thanksgiving and give thanks for all you have!


Many thanks to my friends and family, near and far, I love you and miss you all!

~ Ginger