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.
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.
Super Delicious Six-Minute Salmon
Here’s my favorite feel-good, lunch in a hurry, hot-cooked salmon special. Those Butcher Box salmon fillets come individually packed, which makes them crazy convenient. I take one out in the morning, and by lunch time she’s screaming, “sear me, Dodi!” And I obey.
A little salt and pepper, three minutes each side in a little oil, plated with veggies or salad, and BOOM! Lunch (or dinner) is served! Let me know if you grab this six-minute lunch special AND how much you loved it!!
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Does anyone else go into Trader Joe’s and look for interesting looking ingredients that might force you to make a meal that’s new and different so your family will “Ooooh and Aaaaah” a little extra at dinnertime? Yeah, me too. Enter Trader Joes frozen gnocchi! I hopped into my google machine and off we went in search of something new and interesting.
Intuitive Eating- Reject the Diet Mentality Part 2
There are 10 principles within Intuitive Eating that build upon one another. This post will give you tips around the first principle of Intuitive Eating. My previous post covered part 1 of rejecting the diet mentality, including physical and psychological damage, and becoming aware of diet mentality thoughts and language. This post dives deeper into diet mentality around dieting tools and self-compassion.
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Chili
Here is another instant pot winner for dinner! I adapted this little booger from skinnytaste.com- thanks Gina! And my kids don’t complain. My husband is happy and so am I because it’s an easy, healthy win for ALL of us! I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!
How much and What Kind of Water is Best for Your Health?
Common wisdom says everyone needs eight 8oz servings of water per day. That’s half a gallon or almost 2 liters of water daily depending on your country of measure. How true is that?
Rich Black Bean Brownies
Ready to get your chocolate AND your fiber all in one dose? Trust me on this: no one will ever know these AH-MAZING brownies are FULL of BEANS! I knew when I licked that spoon they were going to taste moist, melty, nutty, dark and delicious. I was not wrong! Everyone in the family loved these brownies.
Easiest Chicken Cordon Bleu
Get ready to hit the easy button on a dish that has powerful flavor, and is really quick, easy, and delicious. Chicken Cordon Bleu is probably not in your frequent dinner rotation, so it’s a refreshing change from the usual dinners. Easy weeknight family friendly dish!
Intuitive Eating- Reject the Diet Mentality Part 1
There are 10 principles within Intuitive Eating that build upon one another. This post will give you tips around the first principle of Intuitive Eating. Rejecting the diet mentality.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
These cauliflower bites are a little bit of work and an overload of pleasure! We enjoy them SO MUCH that I made them to go with our Christmas Eve buffet of appetizers. Think less-filling and much healthier chicken wings. Can you say, crowd pleaser? And if I bring them to a party, everyone seems to be impressed with this unique twist of a dish! They are a great appetizer, but could also work as a side.
