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.
Indian Chicken and Roasted Veggies
Chicken Tikka Masala is one of my favorites Indian meals. I eat it all winter. But I’m a bit of a one trick pony when it comes to Indian dishes. Enter this Indian Chicken. Goodbye shirt- it just got blown off. It is crazy delicious! Talk about bold spices! Juicy flavor. And if you love Garam Masala, ginger and tumeric like I do, you’re in for such a TREAT!
Baked Scallops
These baked scallops soak up the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture to add texture, but the real star is how they soak up the butter. It enhances the rich, creamy flavor and makes us fight over the last little round muscle. It’s a crazy easy dish, and pairs well with a salad or roasted vegetables, as you see here. Short on time on a weeknight? Give these baked scallops a try- I know you’ll love them!
Easy Grilled Seafood Pockets
It’s summertime and the grillin’ is EASY! So let me introduce you to this super fast, zero-cleanup, healthy grilled seafood pocket! It doesn’t get any easier, and if you get creative with your sauces and sides, you could do this dish about a billion different ways.
Peaches & Pesto Pasta
Imagine the taste of pesto with some cold pasta and peaches, arugula and some creamy goat cheese, and BAM! You know this recipe will be a winner. Maybe someone else has done this one out there on the interwebs, but I feel like I really channeled Half Baked Harvest Tieghan because this recipe is that DELICIOUS. Hope you make it for dinner and I hope you like it like we did! It deserves a spot in the summer dinner rotation.
Tortellini and Veggies Stir Fry
If you’ve ever looked in the fridge and noticed it’s full of food, yet still been unsure about what to make for dinner, especially when you’re in a hurry, then this easily adaptable and changeable recipe is for YOU! I had a decent amount of veggies on hand, some tortellini, and a Hillshire Farms turkey sausage, and about 10 minutes later, dinner was served!
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.
Balsamic and Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
It’s almost summer and we are here for grilling season. Balsamic and Rosemary are a delicious blend of on a tenderloin. A perfectly grilled tenderloin just can’t be beat in my book. Balsamic adds this caramelization around the edges that simply melt in your mouth.
Curry Chicken Salad
Here’s my recipe for not-so-lazy curry chicken salad. Put it on some crackers, a piece of toast, or just over arugula with lemon juice (personal fave.) If you don’t always make it from scratch, no judgment from me on banging down on that easy button. But when you need that avocado oil based mayo in your dish, get in the kitchen and start chopping!
Buffalo Chicken Soup
We still have a few snowy days up here in the Rockies in April and May. Yes, if you didn’t know, New Mexico is still the Rocky Mountain range. Today is one of those spring snowy days. On colder days, I simply want warm comfort foods. Hello instant pot! I love you. And hello spicy buffalo sauce! I love you, too. I think warming my insides makes my outsides feel warm too. This buffalo chicken soup is comfort food for my soul. I sure wish my kids liked spicy food as much as I do. But sour cream (I typically sub Greek yogurt) certainly helps! One day I’ll have them loving spicy foods that make your nose run and your eyes water. I mean, what’s not to love about that? Enjoy this warm comforting soup and let me know what you think!
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.
