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.
What to Eat for Healthy Skin
Our skin is our largest organ and deeply affected by what’s going on inside the body. This means not only what you eat is important, your sleep is important to your skin. Your stress management is important to your skin. Your body staying active is important to your skin. Here are some foods you should eat often to improve the health of your skin.
Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad with Bacon and Pomegranate
This is the PERFECT salad for a holiday gathering to brighten up the table and to offer a little something healthy and green. I did edit the recipe a tad- less bacon, mashed apple, and I offer you my pro tip.
White Chicken Chili
Another winner for the whole-family-type recipe. Especially on a chilly winter night. I love the creaminess that the sour cream or Greek yogurt adds to the chili to make it less like a soup.
Chicken Tikka Masala and Homemade Naan
One of my favorite recipes of all time is this super easy, simple chicken tikka masala. But it might be because I LOVE this homemade naan recipe too.
What Nutrients We Actually Need (and Where to Get Them!)
Nutrient deficiencies can contribute to chronic disease and shorten lifespan. Rather than focusing on certain percentages of fat or carbs, it’s far more helpful to pay attention to the overall quality of your diet. Learn more about the nutrients we need and where to find them.
Sweet Potato Sloppy Joe's
Sloppy Joes are a standard, easy recipe that allow for quick last minute planning. Now sub the buns for a nutrient-filled sweet potato. YUM.
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Bake
I am obsessed with this spaghetti squash pizza bake, it’s a quick easy, guilty pleasure kind of meal that is actually healthy too! Check out this recipe and make this one of your weekly go-tos.
Tips to Keep You from Overindulging at a Party
You may need a few tips on navigating those holiday gatherings tips to help keep you from overindulging. When we eat and socialize, our tendency is to pay less attention to what we are eating and drinking. Before you know it, you’ve eaten an entire day’s worth of calories at one party. I want to help you to be more mindful of what you’re eating, and to not experience a setback in your fitness, but still be social (if you want!)
Super Easy Sweet Potato and Brussels Hash
Super food hash? I’m in, are you? Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes and spicy Italian sausage. A quick, easy, healthy meal to impress the whole family on a night when you maybe don’t have tons of time to plan or cook.
Easy Weeknight Skillet Enchiladas
Weeknights can be tough sometimes especially when it comes to meal planning. Try these easy skillet enchiladas that will make the whole family say YUM.
