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.
Pumpkin and Oat Snack Bars
Pumpkin and Oat Snack Bars. The answer to that 4 something pm question, “Can I have a snack?” Yes, you can have a homemade bar. This one I feel good about. Pumpkin. Oats. Seeds. Nuts. All in a tasty little chewy afternoon snacking delight with NO WRAPPER. So make these bars. Lock the bar drawer. And give them something for their afternoon craving that you can pronounce every ingredient. Hopefully they won’t be too full for the dinner you’ve worked so hard to make either!
Extra Protein Breakfast Banana Bread
My kids frequently ask for something super carb-y for breakfast like cereal or waffles. And we all know what happens a hour or so after a high-carb breakfast, right? Bonk. I don’t want that for the kids’ growing brains. I want people to be like, “Hey, check out the BIG BRAIN on Crew.” (Samuel Jackson voice is NOT optional. Say it out loud. It’s fun!) Guess what? Protein is the second largest matter in the brain, second only to water, so it is important to nourish your brain with protein rich foods.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Fall is a time for making food for the soul and nothing speaks better to that than the rich flavor and health benefits of pumpkin. Try out these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins for this fabulous fall season.
