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.  

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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?”

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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.

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The World’s Best (and Easiest) Pork Chops

Give these chops a whirl. You will not be disappointed. You’ll drop a 5 star YUM as soon as you put them in your mouth! And if you line the pan with foil, clean up time will be 5 star fast too! It’s a kid friendly, fast and easy weeknight recipe.

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Spicy Cauliflower Tacos

This delightful vegetarian dish from Half Baked Harvest is a fabulous recipe. I only omitted like 2 things! And it was on point. And she and I both like HEAT, so we went with 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. A spicy taco and enough rocket fuel to make the dog leave you all alone on the couch after dinner! (Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!) If you’re looking for a Meatless Monday recipe to add to your rotation, or if you want to spice up your usual vegetarian world, TRY THESE delicious TACOS! Next time, I may chop the cauliflower a tad smaller, and throw a little diced sweet potatoes into the mix. Maybe I’ll even add some black beans.

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Turkey Veggie Skillet

I’ve been on a zucchini kick and it’s still going strong. Do you ever find an ingredient that keeps popping up one season and you just ride that wave? Zucchini is versatile too- I mean, what other vegetables can you slip into chocolate chip muffins?! Zucchini steals the show, but let’s not count out fibrous black beans, sweet corn, and a jalapeño for a little KICK! GREAT NEWS: it’s a chop, heat, stir, and one pot cleanup meal!

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