Is your fridge filled with Thanksgiving leftovers? Give them new life with these seven simple, smart and satisfying recipes! From a savory soup to the perfect panini, these delicious ideas are the perfect way to use up the rest of your holiday feast. Plus, these Thanksgiving leftover recipes fit perfectly into your Nutrisystem weight loss plan!
Here are seven healthy and creative Thanksgiving leftover recipes:
1. Thanksgiving Leftover Soup >
Thanksgiving leftover soup is the perfect way to use up the rest of that holiday feast! This delicious soup recipe can be prepared on the stove top or in your Instant Pot. It features the Thanksgiving basics: Leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, carrots and chicken broth. We also add in some onions, fresh herbs and spices for extra festive flavor.
2. Cranberry Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato >
If you have any extra baked sweet potatoes in your fridge, you have to try this Thanksgiving leftover recipe! They are the perfect vessel to stuff with your favorite holiday ingredients. This Cranberry Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato contains two of our favorites: Leftover turkey and cranberry sauce. We also add in some steamed spinach to help you get in your greens, as well as goat cheese for extra creaminess. Yum!
3. Thanksgiving Breakfast Cups >
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner for breakfast! These little breakfast cups feature leftover turkey and any type of potatoes that you have on hand. Whether your family enjoys mashed white potatoes or roasted sweet potatoes (or both!), you can use up any extras in this easy dish that features eggs, nonfat milk and pepper. They are the perfect grab-and-go meal!
4. Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole >
Thanksgiving leftover casserole recipes are also a popular way to finish up your holiday feast. We know everyone has their own family favorites, so we made our healthy version extremely versatile. Of course, it features turkey but you can also choose between leftover roasted potatoes or cubed winter squash. Feel free to also throw in any leftover green veggies that you have, such as spinach, green beans or zucchini. Fresh cranberries add a tart sweetness, while dried thyme and rosemary provide the classic Thanksgiving flavors we all know and love.
5. 3-Ingredient Thanksgiving Stuffing Breakfast Cakes >
You only need three ingredients to make these tasty breakfast cakes! If your family hasn’t finished up your Thanksgiving stuffing, you can use it to make breakfast the next morning. Simply combine it with an egg and some shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese. Form the mixture into patties and cook them in a pan on your stovetop until golden brown. Top each little stuffing cake with a cooked egg before serving.
6. Thanksgiving Leftover Panini >
What’s better (and easier) then turning your leftovers into a sandwich! Our hot and hearty Thanksgiving Leftover Panini is so good, we wish we could enjoy it all year round. Grab a whole wheat sandwich thin and top it with leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, Swiss cheese and some lettuce. Throw it onto a grill or panini press until the cheese is melted and you’ve got Thanksgiving dinner reimagined. It’s that easy!
7. Turkey Cranberry Salad >
Finish up those leftovers with a light and healthy salad! Turkey and cranberries come together with nonfat plain Greek yogurt to make this creamy, dreamy salad. You can use your choice of dried cranberries or cranberry sauce. Season with pepper, grab a fork and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner number two!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some things I can do to detox and lose weight?
Drinking water helps flush toxins from your system. It’s also essential for maintaining healthy skin and hair. When you are feeling thirsty, drink lots of water throughout the day. Water is also good for digestion and helps flush out excess sodium.
Green tea can be a good alternative to alcohol. Green tea has catechins that reduce fat absorption and caffeine stimulates metabolism.
What happens when you drink a green slushie every day.
This isn’t just for breakfast. Green Smoothies can be healthy and delicious beverages made from fresh fruit, vegetables, and a delicious, satisfying beverage. They’re packed full of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and protein. They also taste great!
Green smoothies also have low calories and are high in nutrients. You could lose all the extra weight you have been putting on with this amazing drink.
Green smoothies make it easy to prepare. You simply combine fresh fruits with some ice cubes. There are endless combinations. We’ve listed our top ten.
- Banana + Blueberries Banana Berry Blast
- Spinach + Pineapple Healthy Superfood
- Strawberry + Yogurt Strawberry Delight
- Apple + Orange Fruity Green Smoothie
- Lemonade + Peach Melon Madness
- Pear and Kale packed with Fiber
- Grapefruit + Kiwi: The Ultimate Detox
- Mango + Avocado Tropical Paradise
- Watermelon + Lime Delicious Hydration
- Coconut + Cucumber Cooling Refresher
Can I eat carbs if I am following the Ketogenic Lifestyle?
You can eat carbohydrates on the Ketogenic diet. Keep them to a minimum. Instead, focus on eating high-fiber veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes, onions, etc. These veggies will fill you up and not add calories.
Make sure you eat plenty nuts and seeds, olive oil, coconut oils, butter, lard and bacon. These foods are high in saturated fats, which are necessary for ketosis.
Statistics
- According to a 2014 review, even prescription weight loss pills don’t work as well as you might assume. (healthline.com)
- A 2008 survey noted that 33.9% of American adults trying to lose weight took dietary supplements (1Trusted (healthline.com)
- On average, they experienced 28 pounds (12.8 kg) of weight loss, a 6.4-inch (16.2-cm) reduction in waist circumference, and a 6.3% dip in body fat (5Trusted Source (healthline.com)
- After 10 weeks, the CQ-only group experienced an 8.8% decrease in body weight, and the CQ and AME group an 11.8% decrease, on average. (healthline.com)
- A 2003 meta-analysis of studies found that people taking orlistat for 12 months in combination with lifestyle changes saw a 2.9% greater weight reduction than the placebo group (26Trusted Source (healthline.com)
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How To
How to lose weight naturally
Dieting is the best way to lose weight naturally. If you think you don’t have any other option, dieting is a difficult task. There are many other methods that can help you lose weight naturally and without resorting to dieting. One of these is exercise. This method is easy to follow because it only requires us to actively move our bodies. Working out increases metabolism and helps us burn calories faster. Certain foods are effective in helping us to burn fat fast and efficiently. Green tea, cucumbers, apples, honey and broccoli are all good options.
Several natural remedies help reduce weight by burning extra fats from your body. Before you read on, ensure you are clear about what works best for you. Please read the following carefully if you feel any of these methods are appropriate.
- Green Tea Daily: It can reduce belly fat and protect against heart disease and cancer. Green tea’s antioxidants help increase metabolism and energy levels. Studies show that 2 cups of green Tea per day can help you lose up to 10 Pounds.
- Cucumbers: They have water and fiber. This makes them light yet filling. Eating cucumber regularly helps lower cholesterol levels and prevents obesity. Nutrition Journal published a study that found people who ate 1/4 cup of cucumber per day lost twice as much weight than those who didn’t.
- Broccoli is a good choice for your diet. It contains sulforaphane which can fight inflammation and protect you against cancer. Broccoli is also rich in potassium, folate, vitamin K and other nutrients, making it an excellent source of nutrients. The average American eats only two meals a week of broccoli. So adding broccoli to your diet can make a huge difference.
- Honey can be added to your food – Honey can have many health benefits. In a study published by Diabetes Care, it was found that those who added honey in their meals had lower blood sugar levels. Another study demonstrated that small amounts added to meals and honey helped reduce appetite, and also reduced total calories.
- Mix Citrus Fruits into Your Diet – Citrus fruits like orange juice are rich in Vitamin C, an antioxidant that boosts immunity and fights free radicals. Antioxidants are used to fight cell damage due to harmful substances called “free radicals”. Free radicals contribute towards aging skin, hair and joint problems, as well as poor memory, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes and cancer. Free radicals cause cells to age prematurely. Studies have shown that grapefruit and citrus fruits can slow down our bodies’ ageing process.
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