JIT: Your Must-Read Guide to a Hormone-Friendly (and Happy) Thanksgiving

Recipe: Thanksgiving Weekend Winter Squash Bowl

Supported by these incredible, celebrated & brilliant women: Dr. Rosa Keller PhD RD Nutrition Science, Dr. Ricki Pollycove Holistic OBGYN, Dr. Mandy Carrol Murphy MPH RD, and Dr. Claire Packer, OBGYN Resident

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*This newsletter is not intended to be medical advice.

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Hey gals,

Yay, Thanksgiving is here! Hello from our makeshift Turkey Trot under the Eiffel Tower!

*Normally these newsletters come on Saturdays, but this week’s is a special TG post with my current wacky holiday travel schedule.*

Here’s what’s inside this week’s newsletter:

• A Plan & Tips to Support Your Hormones This Thanksgiving

• The Ultimate Thanksgiving Food Chart: Nutritional rankings for popular dishes tailored to hormone health (30+), fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause, plus what to prioritize on your plate for your goals.

• Key Takeaways: Quick, actionable advice for a balanced and happy Thanksgiving.

• A Tried-and-True Recipe: A family-approved, flavor-packed dish perfect for the holiday weekend!

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And some fun, before we dive in:

• What I’m Reading: How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Day Without Sacrificing Your Integrity and Losing Your Sh**

• What I’m Listening To: Franc Moody’s new song: Bloodlines – “It’s the love that will kill you, it’s the love that will fill you.”

• What I’m Cooking: Easy Wins Lunch Menu

• What Else Is Making Me Happy: That this red sweater is on sale for Black Friday!

• What My Goal Is: Cook at least 4 nights over the next week — refresh my gut health after a gourmet travel week with my family.

Any of these resonate with you? What’s your goal of the week? Comment below or let me know in the chat! 👇🏼

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Quick idea for the holidays! 🎊

Planning a celebration with a group around the country, or your remote team at work? Why not level it up with a virtual gourmet cooking class or cocktail/mocktail party? We’ll ship all the goodies straight to everyone’s doorsteps.🎁 It’s festive, fun, and a little healthier too. ✨ Check out our mouthwatering holiday party menu here!
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Jump to Recipe: Thanksgiving Weekend Winter Squash Bowl

I love love this holiday – it brings me so much joy, as you can imagine considering I’ve been a passionate home cook and chef since I was young.

Thanksgiving has also brought me many tears…including when we ran out of pumpkin pie before I got a slice. So embarrassing.

The beautiful chaos of gathering, cooking and feasting can also bring the complexity of navigating a few champagne problems. And especially when you have your own personal needs, goals and principles that you’re trying to stick with.

If one of the following resonate with you, or something along these lines, then keep reading:

• You’ve got a butter (me!) or gluten allergy to navigate.

• You’re skipping alcohol because you’re trying to have thriving fertility (hello gals 30+!).

• You’re trying to keep your mood steady (family can test that).

• You’re managing perimenopause and just want to feel good in your skin.

• You’re so done with tossing and turning all night after every Thanksgiving feast.

• Or maybe…you’re just trying to keep your cool amid endless beer and wine, and the good and the ugly that can come with that.

Whatever it is — I feel you. I really do.

Thanksgiving and holidays can be complex. I love them, and the good is so great (missing my family dearly right now!). But like Franc Moody says, “It’s the love that will kill you; it’s the love that will fill you.”

We come together because it’s worth it—the laughter, the goofiness, the love—but it can bring triggers and risks too. And isn’t the whole point to dig deep into gratitude for the people and blessings you have around you? So, let’s clear the mental clutter when it comes to food, avoid unnecessary stress, and focus on the “thanks”.

When it comes to feeling good—avoiding hormone crashes, stomach aches, or sleepless nights—let’s get you a plan!

Here’s where to start: