Stay healthy this holiday season

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Hi everyone,

With holiday season almost upon us I thought I share with you a few healthy but delicious snacks and foods that help me to resist all the sugary temptations out there at this time of the year.

Persimmon fruits don’t only serve you as a great source of vitamins, minerals and anti oxidants, they also have a very distinctive delicious taste.

Pomelo is another fruit that is available during the colder months. Pomelo is for me the perfect family or friends get-together dessert. Sitting together while slowly peeling the skin of the fruit away can be fun and a perfect opportunity to communicate and spend more quality time together.

Butternut squash is such a great replacement for any starchy side dish. Its sweet flavor really emerges when it is roasted.  Whatever method you choose to prepare this fantastic vegetable, you will get plenty of vitamin A and C out of it for sure 🙂

Chestnuts are again fantastic to eat in company. Peeling them while sitting together is another great way to spend more time together. Just make sure to cut them up nicely but not too deeply to make this activity not too difficult (especially if you have a hungry crowd 😉

I did a YouTube video where you can see how I prepare these delicious goodies 🙂

Please let me know, what is your favorite healthy snack or food at this time of the year?

Thank you  so much for stopping by,

Mahshid

 

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43 Responses

  1. Esmeralda Evangelista
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    I love chestnuts! I also like to go into the woods to look for them !!

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    • T2F
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      Wow!!! Really??? I would love to be able to do this. But isn’t it sometimes difficult to differentiate between horse chestnuts and sweet chestnuts? …Please lovely Esmeralda let me know how you differ those two form each other. <3 Thank you so much <3

  2. Gaby Mayr
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    Sehr tolles Video super gemacht, auch die Früchte die du vorstellt, finde ich ganz toll.
    Ich kenne alle, doch so richtig ausprobiert habe ich sie noch nicht, werde ich jetzt aber gleich nachholen. Man greift doch immer wieder zu den gleichen Sorten, danke für die Anregung.
    Viele liebe Grüße
    Gaby
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    • T2F
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      Danke schön liebste Gaby! Du hast echt recht, man greift automatisch zu den Sorten, die man immer kauft. We are creatures of habit 🙂 Ganz liebe Grüße aus Wien

  3. Sweet Bea
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    what a fabulous post!!! thank u for your advices… i eat a lot of pomelo i love it!!i always drink a lot of smoothies they are also very good for healty!
    bye darling see u soon
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  4. Well-put-together
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    Hi Mahshid,
    I watched your YouTube video. So so cute and so genuine. I loved it. I had a persimmon today before my workout. And let me tell not a good idea, lol. It was like I ate a full breakfast, haha. But I love all your suggestions hon.
    xo
    Elmira
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  5. Beauty Unearthly
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    Cool! …Thx for sharing..:-)Kisses dear, have a good evening! xo

  6. Beauty Unearthly
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    Cool! …Thx for sharing..:-)
    Kisses dear, have a good evening! xo

  7. mademoiselle mode
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    Nice video !!

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  8. Margaret Dallospedale
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    OMG
    My sweet Mahshid,
    this video is so lovely.
    You’re the best
    Kisses
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  9. Blue Adriatic
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    Cute video!! I like all citrus friuts:) But your recommendation is also excellent!
    kiss, Sily

  10. Allie Mackin
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    It’s funny but roasted chestnuts on the streets of NY were a classic here, then they stopped. I think it was banned or something. I think it is coming back again, but the scent is so distinctive and so makes me think of Manhattan during the holidays and winter.

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
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  11. Laura Mitbrodt
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    I love butternut squash
    xo
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  12. 2minutos
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    Funny post!
    Love chestnuts and pomelo!
    xx

  13. mademoiselle mode
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    Have a nice weekend ^^

    kisses
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  14. Beauty Follower
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    Chestnuts are my fave… i had some roasted last night!

    Since you like persimmons, have a look at this recipe:
    http://cook-taste-live.com/2014/11/12/persimmon-bruschetta/

  15. Edita
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    Looove pomelo! Agreed – plus you can make yummie pumpkin soup 🙂
    Edita
    http://www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk

  16. Lady Lilith
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    I like fresh pears. They are so juicy and yummy.

  17. Shireen L. Platt
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    I do love pomelo, it’s just really lovely to eat by itself or with salads. I don’t think it’s possible for me to eat healthy at this season, I just love food way too much. LOL!

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  18. Thechilicool
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    Lovely video!
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  19. FASHION TALES
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    We love chestnuts, especially this time of year in our home. Marvellous video Mahshid. und Du siehst wunderbar. Schönes Wochenende!
    Liebe Grüße,
    Madison xx
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  20. Katherine Lou
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    Thank you for sharing this!! I’m trying to healthier this time around and this is great advice! My boyfriend’s parents have a persimmon tree. I wish I took advantage of it when I used to live near them!

  21. Aniekeme
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    Literally have never heard of any of the things you wrote so thanks for sharing!
    My healthy ‘thing’ for the season is Green Tea <3

    • T2F
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      I love green tea too 🙂 Please let me know once you have tried any of these. Would love to know if you like them 🙂 <3 <3

  22. Rena
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    Ach, liebe Mahshid, Du bist einfach nur so hinreißend und bezaubernd, da wünscht man sich bloß noch, dass dieses Video nie mehr aufhört <3 Mir gefällst nicht nur Du so ausnehmend gut sondern auch, dass Du so warmherzlich lachst und sprichst und darüber hinaus auch noch wunderbar mit den Händen redest! Danke, auch fürs Teilen. Und wie lustig, bei uns gab es gerade vorhin Datteln als Nachtisch, denn die mag ich nämlich ganz außerordentlich gerne! Ansonsten trinke ich jeden Tag einen Smoothie und esse viel Obst und Salat, nicht zu vergessen, die literweise Tee mit Honig, die ich täglich trinke. Hoffentlich geht es Dir gut und Du genießt Dein Wochenende!

    Alles Liebe von Rena aus Bayern

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    • T2F
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      Liebe Rena, Du bist einfach so nett!!! Ich danke und danke dir vielmals für deine echt so schönen Worte.
      Hihih.. Die Hände beim Reden nicht zu bewegen ist für mich ein Ding der Unmöglichkeit :)))
      Ohhh, Datteln, ich liebe sie 🙂 Du musst unbedingt mal frische Persische Datteln probieren. Die kommen in eine Schachtel und sind süß und cremig….so gut.
      Habe einen wunderschönen Abend <3 Xoxoxo

  23. Tats the Point
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    I love chestnuts but im not sure that really healthy!! haha At this time of the year I love having tea, english beans (yummy!) and as a snack, just fruit!! xo!

    • T2F
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      I love chestnuts too. They are very calorific but in moderation not bad at all 🙂
      Thank you for your comment, dear <3 Xx

  24. beautyforduty
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    You are so nice !
    I just discover you and I think I will stay !
    Raquel
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  25. Aleksandra | LoveStreetFashion
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    I ‘fall in love’ in persimmon when I was in Georgia (Caucasus). But they serve it not only fresh, but also as a snack when it’s very dry

    have a nice day!
    Aleksandra
    http://lovestreetfashion.pl

  26. Carly
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    Love butternut squash….so healthy and yummy
    The Doctor Diva

  27. Ainur
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    Great post Mahshid, love chestnuts and i prefer citrus fruits for winter time, nice recommendations tho..Stay healthy
    Have a great start of the week
    Cheers,
    Ainur
    http://www.trendy-twist.com

    • T2F
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      Thank youuuu so much! I love citrus fruits too ….Actually I love any kind of fruits :)))) Cheers dear <3