Food: Eating Healthy During The Holidays!

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello Made by Girl readers! We are Lori & Michelle and we write for a healthy living & food blog called <b><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/" target="_blank">pure2raw</a></b>. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">We are beyond excited & so honored to be a contributor (along with <b><a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/p/contributors.html" target="_blank">many other great ladies</a></b>) for Jen here on Made by Girl. Not only is Jen, and everything about her blog, amazing, but real, inspirational, and fun! On our blog we mainly talk about food!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">We eat a diet that focuses on pure, wholesome ingredients along with being <i>gluten-free</i>. <i>We also live for desserts, what about you? Any other dessert lovers out there?</i> Today we are focusing on the holidays. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The holidays are always a tough time for many to eat healthy, stay on track, but enjoy the holiday celebrations at the same time. <i>We struggle too</i>. But today we have some amazing recipes that we hope<b> inspire you to stay healthy</b> this holiday season as well as <b>have some fun</b>! Remember less is more. Keep food simple like <b><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2010/10/stuffed-squash-with-guacamole/" target="_blank">guacamole squash</a></b>.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/?attachment_id=18613" rel="attachment wp-att-18613" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18613" height="351" src="http://www.pure2raw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/guac-squash.jpg" title="guac-squash" width="484" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Maybe try something non-traditional but still has all the flavors of fall like this <b><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/02/dairy-free-egg-free-gluten-free-lentil-pie-recipe/" target="_blank">lentil squash pie</a></b>.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/?attachment_id=18614" rel="attachment wp-att-18614"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18614" height="292" src="http://www.pure2raw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/lentil-quiche-copy.jpg" title="lentil quiche copy" width="485" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">We love chocolate and find it is a perfect way to spread the holiday spirit. <b>Chocolate makes for the perfect gift</b>.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Make these healthy, delicious and <b> <a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/11/mini-raw-bon-bon/" target="_blank">super easy homemade bon bons</a></b> for friends, co-workers, or even for yourself</span><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/?attachment_id=18560" rel="attachment wp-att-18560"><img alt="raw vegan bon bons" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18560" height="325" src="http://www.pure2raw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/rawbonbonmadebygirl.jpg" title="rawbonbons" width="485" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Going to a holiday party and need a quick recipe that any one will love, these biscotti cookies might do the trick. They are quick to make too. <i>Anything with chocolate is always a crowd pleaser too right?</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/11/unbaked-mini-nutella-cookie-biscotti/">Mini chocolate hazelnut cookie biscotti</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/?attachment_id=18616" rel="attachment wp-att-18616"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18616" height="667" src="http://www.pure2raw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hazelnutbiscotti1.jpg" title="hazelnutbiscotti" width="485" /></a> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Looking for a new way to enjoy winter squash, then you must try it in a sandwich like our <b><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2010/11/the-socca-that-will-change-your-life/" target="_blank">chocolate flatbread with layers of basil and squash</a></b>. <i>Chocolate bread anyone?</i> <i>Told you we love our chocolate.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i> <a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/?attachment_id=18615" rel="attachment wp-att-18615"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18615" height="376" src="http://www.pure2raw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/soccasandwich-copy.jpg" title="soccasandwich copy" width="551" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">In need of a quick healthy pumpkin pie recipe, look no further <b><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/11/unbaked-mini-pumpkin-chocolate-pie-tarts/" target="_blank">our unbaked pumpkin chocolate pie</a></b> is always a great and new idea.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/11/unbaked-mini-pumpkin-chocolate-pie-tarts/"><img alt="raw pumpkin pie tart" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18561" height="325" src="http://www.pure2raw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pumpkinpietartmadebygirl.jpg" title="pumpkinpietart" width="485" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Looking for the ultimate holiday recipe?</i> One that you can wow people with, well we got you covered with our <b><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/10/gluten-free-vegan-halloween-cupcakes/" target="_blank">pumpkin </a><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/10/gluten-free-vegan-halloween-cupcakes/" target="_blank">brownie</a></b> cupcakes. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/?attachment_id=18617" rel="attachment wp-att-18617"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18617" height="725" src="http://www.pure2raw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/browniepumpkincake-copy.jpg" title="browniepumpkincake copy" width="485" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Ever had a squash or pumpkin blended up?</i> Call us crazy but they make for some amazing creamy, rich smoothies like this<b><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/10/ginger-pumpkin-kefir-drink/" target="_blank"> ginger pumpkin kefir smoothie</a></b>!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pure2raw.com/2011/10/ginger-pumpkin-kefir-drink/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ginger pumpkin smoothie" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18562" height="670" src="http://www.pure2raw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pumpkinkefirmadebygirl.jpg" title="pumpkin-kefir" width="449" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We hope we have inspired you to try some new things this holiday season. <i>Maybe try out a new recipe, play around with new ingredients, or play with new flavor combinations!</i> The possibilities are endless with a little creativity. <b>Wishing you all happy, healthy, Holiday! </b> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-post by Lori & Michelle </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; 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Food: Eating Healthy During The Holidays!

Hello Made by Girl readers! We are Lori & Michelle and we write for a healthy living & food blog called pure2raw .  We are beyond e...

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