Is it Thanksgiving already?
This year I am going healthy. I lost 10 lbs from the weight loss challenge at the YMCA and I am not going to blow it this holiday season! A friend gave me this recipe for pumpkin pie that I am going to try this year.
Low Cal Pumpkin Pie
½ can pumpkin
¼ cup cool whip
2-3 packages of Sweet-n-Low
dash of nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
Whip with wire whip and pour into pie shell
There is so much going on during the holidays that we don’t always make the best decisions when it comes to our health and wellbeing. I am not just talking about food choices.
Injuries and /or aches and pains occur from lifting, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing etc. If you just take a couple of seconds to use proper posture and technique when putting your groceries in the cart as well as in and out of your car, injuries can be avoided. Also take a minute to stretch while doing these shopping chores.
In the kitchen have a step stool handy when reaching into the higher cabinets.
There are plenty of ergonomic kitchen items now and some of them might be useful to you. If you are referring to recipes you might want to try an ergonomic adjustable slantboard. These are beneficial as they allow you to adjust the angle for less strain on your neck. Remember to have your kitchen at the light setting that is best for your eyes. Eyestrain can bring on fatigue and stress. Pick out easy to grasp handles for your cooking utensils.
I’d love to hear some of your recipes and ideas for a “more ergonomic” holiday this year.
Tags: ergonomic kitchen tools, ergonomic knives, health and ergonomics, Holiday and Ergonomics, neck strain and cooking, Thanksgiving
That looks like a delicious pie recipe. I wonder if you could use Spenda instead of the Sweetn-low. I took your advice and have bought a step stool that is easy to take from one room to another. I might try that recipe tonight. Thank-you
Carie Meif
Wow, you’re very right. I never realized that with the extra stress from the holidays a lot more injuries can occur. I’m gonna make sure to be extra cautious throughout this season!
Firstly, the pie looks delicious and more difficult to make than it is. So few ingredrients make it fresher and less expensive to make one than buy one. I have a bad back and have trouble constantly getting the grocery bags out of the car and into my house as well as putting them away. Can you give me a tip for the best way to load the car, where to put the bags and the best ergonomic way to take them out and put them away.? I was very glad to read on your blog that there are techniques that will help with these tasks. I would love to hear more and get some additional easy but delicious dessert or entree recipes.
Thanks for the blog info, recipe and tips.
Do you have to cook that pumpkin pie? Or just the pie crust?
Marie Callendars has a great pie crust you can pick up at Ralphs.