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.
Steps to Adapt a Food Behavior for Health
If you’re trying to optimize your health, you’ve probably tried or thought of dieting yourself. If you’re thinking, “Diets don’t work for me,” or “I don’t know which one is best,” then you may find some value in reading on. I will not attempt to tell you what to eat, or which way of eating is best. Instead, I’ll provide a few steps you can take to eat for better health.
Shrimp Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Quick and easy, delicious shrimp and pasta dish. Easy weeknight meal. Plus some sneaky greens, nutritious and delicious dish!
Sausage and Broccoli Crustless Quiche
Sometimes, especially when you have family in town, it’s nice to have a quiche ready to go in the fridge. It is a healthier option without the pie crust, but still filling and delicious.
How Important is Fiber?
Fiber is a carb that cannot be digested by the human body. Do we need fiber? How much do we need? Why? Let’s tackle some truth about the great pooper helper!
Fish Florentine
The flaky fish, plated on top of the creamy spinach mix, it’s a savory but light pair that leaves everyone satisfied. Check out this great recipe for yourself to check off your weekly fish helping with some added greens.
Tips for More Mindful Eating
This blog will walk you through a practice of mindful eating that was created by Dr. Michelle May, MD and author. Once you’ve practiced this exercise regularly, you will begin to understand how the eating experience can be even more pleasurable and you will want to continue it with every bite.
Sausage, Potato and Spinach Soup
This recipe is the healthier cousin of Zuppa Toscana. But the taste that comes through on this soup, for me, is all about the sausage. Yum to the core on this sausage, potato and spinach soup.
Intuitive Eating
Sick of dieting? Frustrated with your body? In a pattern of overeating or starving with restrictions? Feel guilty over eating certain foods? Do you desire to find a different way to relate to food, eating, loving your body with kindness rather than criticism? You might be a candidate to learn more about the principles and practices of Intuitive Eating.
Quick Leftover Turkey Salad
What to do with that leftover turkey? NO WAY I’d let that deliciousness anywhere near the trash. You have lots of options for turkey, and this turkey salad option will not disappoint!
Spinach Artichoke Salmon
Did you know you should be eating about 12-16 ounces of cold-water fatty fish each week? Well you should. Your body needs those Omega 3’s! Salmon has the versatility to go from warm or cold weather, and this variation is a comfort food that is particularly delicious on a chilly winter night.
