Life Transformations Personal Training in Lee’s Summit, MO shares healthy tips and ideas for our clients and the community. Check out this blog of Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers.
Thanksgiving is one of the biggest food holidays of the year. A time to share a meal with family and friends. Now, let’s look forward to LEFTOVERS! Leftovers are typically prevalent after Thanksgiving. But, have no fear, here are some healthy-ish ideas for leftover turkey. You (or someone) worked hard on the turkey, don’t let it go to waste. Below are some easy ideas for leftover turkey.
Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers
Turkey Cobb or Chef Salad 
Turkey with side of rice or potato
Avocado Toast with turkey
Scrambled eggs with turkey pieces
Turkey Quesadillas
Turkey Grilled Cheese
Turkey Club Wrap
Freeze turkey to use leftovers later. Make sure to freeze turkey in a timely manner to get the most out of the leftovers.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers while saving a few calories. Using your leftovers separately, instead of continuing to re-create a high calorie Thanksgiving meal will keep your health goals on track.
Side Note
A little post-Thanksgiving exercise may be just what you need to beat a foodie hangover and feel healthy and energized. Here are a few ideas.
Take a walk around the block
Run around with the kiddos
Go Black Friday or Small Business Saturday shopping. Moving and walking is exercise. So, take your turkey ideas and move forward to Christmas.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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