Hello, Weight Watchers! Did last week's meeting help you evaluate your holiday traditions? We don't want to discard all of our traditions, but there is no need to stuff ourselves to be thankful for our family and friends! From starting a family walk or football game to creating a gratitude journal, there are plenty of ways to have a happy, healthy holiday!
HOLIDAY BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA
Cookbooks make great holiday gifts! All meeting room books and cookbooks (excluding Companions and Healthy Cooking Basics) are half price November 8 through December 5. Treat yourself or get an inexpensive stocking stuffer!
'TIS THE SEASON FOR SUPPORT!
Capehart Federal Building members - We have four paid members so far. We need a minimum of 15 members to start a new series by December 1 and have continuous holiday support. Please contact me if you or anyone you know is interested!
Covance Central Labs members - Your Recipe Swap Open House is this Friday, November 20 at 11:15. Please bring a few copies of a healthy recipe to share! There will be product samples and the opportunity to sign up for a new series!
HEALTHY FOR CHEAP TIP OF THE WEEK
Clean out your cabinets and refrigerator! A 2004 study by the University of Arizona found that 14-15% of the food in the US ($43 billion dollars' worth!) is wasted. If you find produce or dairy going bad week after week, freeze it, buy less or find someone in your meeting to split it with!
May your stuffing be tasty, may your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes ‘n gravy have nary a lump,
May your yams be delicious, may your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!
♫ ♪♫♪ ARTICLES OF NOTE ♫ ♪♫♪
The Momentum plan helps us enjoy the special foods associated with holidays, especially Thanksgiving. We will learn how to manage special-occasion foods and lose weight - by deciding which foods, how much, and how often to eat. Come to your meeting to discuss our favorite holiday foods and lighter look-alikes!
Have a great week! I'll see you at your meeting!
Cyndi
None is more impoverished than the one who has no gratitude. Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves, and spend without fear of bankruptcy.
--Fred De Witt Van Amburgh
Garlicky Braised Turkey Breast
Makes 12 servings (3 slices turkey and 1/4 cup broth with onions)
POINTS® value per serving: 4
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp poultry seasoning or 1 Tbsp herbes de Provence
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
◊1 (6-pound) whole bone-in turkey breast (skin removed before eating)
◊2 onions, sliced
◊1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1. Mash together the butter, garlic, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. With your fingertips, gently loosen the skin from the breast meat. Rub the butter mixture all over the meat under the skin.
2. Stir together the onions, broth, and cornstarch in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Place the turkey on top of the onion mixture. Cover and cook until the turkey is fork-tender, 4–5 hours on high or 8–10 hours on low.
3. Transfer the turkey to a platter and carve the breast into about 36 slices. Serve with the broth and onions. Remove the turkey skin before eating.
Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers® Momentum Cookbook ©2008 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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