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.
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.
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.
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!
Healthier Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Another thing that’s fabulous about these carrot cake cupcakes, if that they are filled with fruits (pineapple) and veggies (carrots!) and omega 3’s (walnuts)! Yes! healthier! The first time I made these I used Gina’s recipe from skinnytaste.com. And while her recipe is delicious, I found that using GF flour, 1/4 cup LESS sugar, subbing coconut sugar, and coconut oil, these cupcakes are every bit as mouth-wateringly delicious (if not more!) I hope you try them out because I KNOW you’re going to just LOVE them!
Sneaky Greens for Kids
I LOOOOOVE sneaking greens past my kiddos. My daughter loves to say, “But I hate peppers! But I hate tomatoes! But I hate broccoli! But I hate brussels sprouts!” You get the idea. Let me share my favorite ways to sneak greens into their diet…any my husband’s.
