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.
Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin
Are you a big Brussels fan? I typically like to roast them with some olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until they get a little brown and crispy as a weeknight side. This dish scratches that itch and adds the mother of ingredients: CHEESE. And not just any cheese- Gruyere! You’ll knock it out of the park with this side dish for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Herb Roasted Chicken & Olives with Roasted Curry Cauliflower
Great news… it’s a TWO for ONE recipe treat in this post. Dontcha love a yummy but simple chicken and roasted veggie combo for dinner? Both of these recipes pack a powerful punch of flavor. Green olives are a hit over here with the kids, but MY favorite is this curry roasted cauliflower. I must admit, I have eaten almost an entire head of cauliflower in one sitting thanks to this recipe. It would be a standout dinner on its own with a side salad.
Perfect Oven Roasted Veggies
Do you love roasted vegetables? ME TOO! I like to eat them FRESH to death or as leftovers for breakfast or lunch. EAT YOUR VEGGIES. Eat the rainbow. All the colors help you to get in a variety of nutrients. Try things you haven’t tried in a while, and maybe you’ll find it’s better than when you were a kid. We’re looking at you, Brussels.
