The holiday season has rolled in and we are ecstatic to share our tips on enjoying a mindful Thanksgiving Day this year. We've mapped out a day full of enriching activities and a CKD-friendly meal for you and your loved ones to enjoy.
Morning
Start off your day fresh and bright with a light yoga routine. Yoga can be an excellent physical activity that improves overall health and quality of life. Some yoga poses, such as bridge and boat pose, can improve kidney function and slow the progression of kidney disease. these poses not only assist in managing water retention but also facilitate in flushing of toxins from the body. Check out this yoga sequence for healthy kidneys. If you're not too familiar with yoga, you can go on a walk instead or engage in light physical activity you enjoy doing outdoors.
Afternoon
Indulge in a dessert with CKD-friendly Pumpkin Cheesecake. Prep this treat ahead of time and skip the hassle for dinner time. So creamy and delicious, your loved ones would never know.
Ingredients:
16 oz cream cheese
3 tbsp unsalted margarine
1-1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
5 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup Splenda
1/2 vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
Evening
Wrap up your evening by spending time with your loved ones and sharing what each of you is grateful for. Take this time to meditate, check-in with yourself, and allow yourself to feel hopeful for the future.
The KidneySPA team wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving and looks forward to seeing your Thanksgiving day plans shared with us on Instagram or Facebook, just use hashtag #kidneyspa.
Morning
Start off your day fresh and bright with a light yoga routine. Yoga can be an excellent physical activity that improves overall health and quality of life. Some yoga poses, such as bridge and boat pose, can improve kidney function and slow the progression of kidney disease. these poses not only assist in managing water retention but also facilitate in flushing of toxins from the body. Check out this yoga sequence for healthy kidneys. If you're not too familiar with yoga, you can go on a walk instead or engage in light physical activity you enjoy doing outdoors.
Afternoon
Indulge in a dessert with CKD-friendly Pumpkin Cheesecake. Prep this treat ahead of time and skip the hassle for dinner time. So creamy and delicious, your loved ones would never know.
Ingredients:
16 oz cream cheese
3 tbsp unsalted margarine
1-1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
5 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup Splenda
1/2 vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Set cream cheese out to soften and melt margarine.
- In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, and melted margarine. Press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan and bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Splenda, remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar, and vanilla. With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time
- Set aside one cup of the cream cheese mixture with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Pour over top of the cream cheese filling in the springform pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center of the pie is almost set.
- Cool pie to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Evening
Wrap up your evening by spending time with your loved ones and sharing what each of you is grateful for. Take this time to meditate, check-in with yourself, and allow yourself to feel hopeful for the future.
The KidneySPA team wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving and looks forward to seeing your Thanksgiving day plans shared with us on Instagram or Facebook, just use hashtag #kidneyspa.
