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.
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!
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.
Indian Chicken and Roasted Veggies
Chicken Tikka Masala is one of my favorites Indian meals. I eat it all winter. But I’m a bit of a one trick pony when it comes to Indian dishes. Enter this Indian Chicken. Goodbye shirt- it just got blown off. It is crazy delicious! Talk about bold spices! Juicy flavor. And if you love Garam Masala, ginger and tumeric like I do, you’re in for such a TREAT!
Tortellini and Veggies Stir Fry
If you’ve ever looked in the fridge and noticed it’s full of food, yet still been unsure about what to make for dinner, especially when you’re in a hurry, then this easily adaptable and changeable recipe is for YOU! I had a decent amount of veggies on hand, some tortellini, and a Hillshire Farms turkey sausage, and about 10 minutes later, dinner was served!
Balsamic and Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
It’s almost summer and we are here for grilling season. Balsamic and Rosemary are a delicious blend of on a tenderloin. A perfectly grilled tenderloin just can’t be beat in my book. Balsamic adds this caramelization around the edges that simply melt in your mouth.
Buffalo Chicken Soup
We still have a few snowy days up here in the Rockies in April and May. Yes, if you didn’t know, New Mexico is still the Rocky Mountain range. Today is one of those spring snowy days. On colder days, I simply want warm comfort foods. Hello instant pot! I love you. And hello spicy buffalo sauce! I love you, too. I think warming my insides makes my outsides feel warm too. This buffalo chicken soup is comfort food for my soul. I sure wish my kids liked spicy food as much as I do. But sour cream (I typically sub Greek yogurt) certainly helps! One day I’ll have them loving spicy foods that make your nose run and your eyes water. I mean, what’s not to love about that? Enjoy this warm comforting soup and let me know what you think!
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Does anyone else go into Trader Joe’s and look for interesting looking ingredients that might force you to make a meal that’s new and different so your family will “Ooooh and Aaaaah” a little extra at dinnertime? Yeah, me too. Enter Trader Joes frozen gnocchi! I hopped into my google machine and off we went in search of something new and interesting.
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Chili
Here is another instant pot winner for dinner! I adapted this little booger from skinnytaste.com- thanks Gina! And my kids don’t complain. My husband is happy and so am I because it’s an easy, healthy win for ALL of us! I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!
Easiest Chicken Cordon Bleu
Get ready to hit the easy button on a dish that has powerful flavor, and is really quick, easy, and delicious. Chicken Cordon Bleu is probably not in your frequent dinner rotation, so it’s a refreshing change from the usual dinners. Easy weeknight family friendly dish!
