EAT WELL
I strongly believe there is no ONE nutrition plan that works for everyone. There is so much confusion surrounding what we should be eating. When you’re feeling unsure if you should eat something or not, the question you need to ask yourself is:
“Is what I am eating a nutrient-dense, whole food?”
We will take a deeper dive into many of the topics that create food confusion. These will include:
Nutrient Density
Food Psychology and calming practices around food
Intuitive Eating Tips
Macro and Micronutrients
Nature’s Superfoods
Food combining
Making Vegetables the STAR
Gut health
What’s right for YOUR body (Paleo/Whole 30, low carb/keto, low fat, vegetarian/vegan, and macro counting)
Micronutrients
Dairy & Grains
And, of course, I will share some favorite healthy recipes!
Most importantly, know there is no one-size-fits-all approach to YOUR nutrition. We have different genes, different gene expression, different lifestyles, health issues, activity levels, and goals. All of these elements influence what an optimal approach might be, and these factors change over time. The only way to truly know what is best for you is experimentation. We will cover how to go about doing finding your optimal nutrition and offer you support and tips to make nutrition less overwhelming.
TRUTH: I STILL get overwhelmed by nutrition too, the constant evolution of science surrounding food, and I study this stuff. I get stressed and grab a cookie. Making ourselves aware of our habits is one step in moving closer to healthier eating. But a cookie now and then is what makes life more fun! We will find the balance between what nourishes your body, and what feeds your soul.
Banana Oat Muffins
These muffins are a great combo of healthy and treat. They’ve got oats, fruit, sweetness… and served warm with butter, Buddy, I can’t get enough! I feel good about offering them as an after school snack, or a breakfast alternative. They are perfectly sized so that you can eat a perfect single-serving.
Egg Roll In a Bowl
This egg roll in a bowl checked off a lot of boxes for me. Veggies- check! Spice- check! Crunch- check! Filling- check! Not Mexican again- check! Some of the best things about the egg roll in a bowl are that it’s healthy, easy, different than our usual dinners, and it’s super satisfying. If you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner that’s not Mexican again, try the egg roll in a bowl.
Tasty Beef Enchiladas
Can’t get enough Mexican for dinner? You will love this healthier version of beef enchiladas. Sneak a little extra veggies in, and the whole family will gobble them up, and you’ll feel good about the healthy, quick, and delicious Mexican dish you served! Such a good dish- and we never have to tell how easy it is to make!
Cherry Almond Smoothie
Ready for a new favorite smoothie recipe? You will love this different flavor combination. The addition of cauliflower rice adds a little chew and bulk to this smoothie. The added fiber gives it more lasting power than other traditional smoothie recipes. If you need an easy breakfast or snack on the go, try it!
Easy Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
This Zuppa Toscana recipe is savory goodness in a bowl. Plus, all hail KALE! The kale bring that bright green freshness, and it’s mild flavor only enhances the tasty sausage and hearty potatoes. This dish has almost no prep time, you just chop your onion, potatoes and kale, saute your sausage, and let the pot do it’s thang! It’s easy and yummy and all the winter goodness.
Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bake
Crazy simple recipe: You cook some chicken, shred it and add in some marinara, a few cups of spinach, stir it up with your favorite shaped noodles, sprinkle on a little cheese, throw it in to bake, and VOILA! Culinary fairy gives you a high five! Kids get the pasta they crave, you get them to eat spinach, and Mom’s the hero again.
Quick and Healthy Beef and Broccoli
Quick AND Healthy? This beef and broccoli dish is speaking my love language. I like it. My husband likes it. And the kids like it. It’s one big pot, so clean up is easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy! I feel good about the nutrients in my butcher box grass-fed ground beef and fresh broccoli. Feed your family food that will make them feel good with this easy weeknight recipe.
Green Chile Chicken Pozole
The flavors of New Mexico in full effect! I must admit, Cid’s market over in Taos got me hooked on their homemade green chile pozole, and I was buying it every other week or so. But I needed a bigger batch because Andy and I were fighting over it! I’d never cooked with hominy before, and now I know exactly what to do with it. The flavors remind me of a cold, snowy winter day. It warms my insides and gives me that heat and fullness that makes my palliate feel satisfied. It’s an easy soup to make, and the leftovers are fabulous!
Tuscan Kale & White Bean Soup
This vegan soup just hits the spot! Easy dinner and the leftovers are even better the next day! This soups assists efforts to include something green as frequently as possible. One philosophy is to be plant focused with little bits of meat. Instead of asking, “What will I do with this chicken?” start asking, “What will I do with this butternut squash?”
Cottage Pie
The best part about the dish is the flavor, but the second best part is not having to remind anyone to eat their vegetables! The veggies soak up the flavor from the beef and the seasonings, and it’s all super delicious going down. Once you’ve had it, you’ll keep it in your winter dinner rotation all winter.