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Table Talk: 6 Tasty, Must-Try Thanksgiving Recipes
Wellness
Published Tuesday Nov 14, 2017 by Brittany Raine

Table Talk: 6 Tasty, Must-Try Thanksgiving Recipes

Recipes
Food
Nutrition

Are you on the hunt for Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving) recipes that won't have you feeling too guilty or spending endless hours in the kitchen? We have six tasty, quick and easy dishes for your next festive fall meal—big or small! Enjoy!

1. Mini Cheese Balls – a simply satisfying, go-to appetizer that you’ll want to make for any celebration!
Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
Tip: Serve with a side of beet chips! The crispy sweetness of the chips will balance the tart cheese mixture.

2. Spicy Kale Salad – an unexpected (but delicious!) complimentary crunch to any Thanksgiving meal.
Time: 15 minutes
Tip: Sprinkle the salad with dried cranberries or dried cherries for added flavor. Gluten-free in your group? Use BFree Bread for the breadcrumbs.

3. Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Mash – a lighter alternative to traditional sweet potato dishes, this mash is jam-packed with flavor.
Time: 1 hour
Tip: Add freshly grated cheese of your choice to the top of the dish and let it melt slightly before serving.

4. Brussel Sprouts Gratin – you might have disliked this vegetable as a kid, but you'll fall in love with this tasty, cheesy recipe.
Time: 50 minutes
Tip: Looking for a little extra crunch? Chop up some crispy bacon, and sprinkle on top of the dish while the cheese is still gooey.

5. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars – a dreamy dessert you can prepare ahead of time!
Time: 2 hours (including chilling time)
Tip: Drizzle bars with a homemade dark chocolate glaze to add a little something special to this treat.

6. Apple Nachos – Kids and adults will go nuts for this no-bake recipe. Plus, it's just as tasty (and easier) than apple pie!
Time: 20 minutes
Tip: Serve with fluffy homemade whipped cream on the side to balance the crunchiness of the nachos. 
 

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Brittany Raine
Consumer Content Program Manager
About the author
A free-spirited farmgirl from New York, Brittany traded her job as a journalist and newspaper editor for the San Diego sunshine. Brittany now leads the curation of all creative content. There are rumors she was Middle Earth's warrior elven queen in a past life.
breast cancer awareness month
Fitness
Published Tuesday Sep 27, 2022 by Bree Lewis

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—Here’s How You Can Make a Difference

Approximately 12,000 women aged 40 or younger are diagnosed with breast cancer every year*. Fortunately, there are preventative steps that we can take to help protect ourselves and each other—one of the best ones being exercise. That’s right. Not only does exercise help us release endorphins, but just 30 minutes of exercise three to four times per week can help decrease a person’s risk of developing breast cancer by 30–50%*.

This is hope in a statistic. Just by adopting a more healthy, active lifestyle, we could prevent the risk of developing breast cancer, while also inspiring others to reduce their risk as well. Keep A Breast Foundation has made doing just this their mission through their annual fundraising campaign, Fit 4 Prevention.

Every October, studios from all over the globe participate by raising money through donation-based workout classes for the Keep A Breast Foundation (KAB). They have created a national movement dedicated to educating others about breast cancer prevention through fitness and wellness—something Mindbody is extremely passionate about. Participating in your favorite activities, all while supporting, preventing, and spreading awareness about breast cancer awareness? Let’s get moving.

Encourage your favorite studio to sign up for the event

If you want to take a donation-based class at your favorite studio, encourage your favorite studios to sign up to bring your community closer together in a meaningful way. Registering is quick and easy. If you think your local studio may be interested in participating, have them check out KAB’s help page—where they can learn how to register for a donation-based class during the month of October. KAB even has a social media kit available to fitness studios to help them promote their donation-based classes.  

Other ways to help

Can’t find a local studio to take a donation-based class near you? Don’t worry, you can still give your support by donating directly to KAB’s website. Luckily, any time that you are moving your body and spreading the word—you’re doing your part in spreading awareness on how to help prevent breast cancer. That is beyond amazing.

This October, we hope you’ll join us in our plight to support the KAB Foundation and its mission to help prevent breast cancer through cultivating a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through movement, health, and wellness—we can reach great heights, together.

To learn more about the KAB Foundation and its mission and how you can get involved further, visit their website.

* National Cancer Institute

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Written by
Bree Lewis
Marketing Content Associate
About the author
Born and raised in a small mountain town just south of Yosemite National Park, Bree is an avid lover of health, wellness, and connecting to the outside world around us. As a Cal Poly English major alumn, she has a knack for books, writing, and all things words. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, drinking craft beers, and keeping life jazzy!