A healthy thanksgiving side

Hummus Potato Mash 

It's that time of year again...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner which means indulgences for many of you.  We emotionally eat around holidays (did you know holidays are often the most stressful time for people and majority of people admit to emotionally eating around holidays?) and let's not forget we eat to celebrate.  Besides practicing mindful eating this Thanksgiving, try tweaking a couple of your classic recipes, and better yet bring over this recipe to your hosts.  It will be a good conversation piece!

In hopes that you make more mindful choices while preparing this years Thanksgiving dinner, I have put together this delicious side 'Hummus Potato Mash' that you can make instead of those traditional mashed potatoes that are loaded with conventional butter, table salt and milk.  Instead these are loaded with healthy fats, fiber and protein to help with the blood sugar spike your original mashed potato recipe treats you with.  Your digestion and your hormones will also thank you! 

The health benefits of ghee

So what is ghee anyway? Ghee is used often in Ayurveda cuisine and is known for it's creamy buttery texture and nutty flavour.   Ghee is a great substitute for processed conventional butter which can lead to weight gain, high cholesterol and inflammation.  Some of the benefits of ghee is that it's: 

• Rich in medium-chain fatty acids which give us energy and fuel 
• Contains butyric acid which is a short-chain fatty acid that helps reduce inflammation
• Suitable for individuals with casein and lactose sensitivities 
• Buttery taste is even more buttery ​than conventional butter and this is because of the process of extracting milk fats and water
• One of the ultimate healing foods for digestion and hormones! 

Happy eating and preparing!