Meal Planning 101 Have you wished someone would just create a meal plan for you, shop for you and cook for you? I have! I have had so many people ask me lately, “Do you have a “meal plan” I can follow? The short answer is, “no”. Because I truly believe that learning how to consistently implement a simple meal plan that YOU create is one of the most important skills in taking care of your body. There can be a place for a prescribed meal plan or a meal…
What is happening? COVID-19 is spreading fast. As I am writing this, over 140,000 people have died and there are over 2 million cases worldwide. Everyone is wondering, “what is happening?” Besides wondering about daily life, and how in the world am I going to teach both of my children, and work, and keep my house clean, and cook meals…??? I am also wondering, how can I reduce my risk of severe illness or even death from this deadly virus? What are some easy (because let’s be real, I don’t…
What are toxins? Toxins include everything that our bodies don’t need that can be harmful if accumulated. They are actually made by the body through metabolism: lactic acid, urea or other waste products. They also come from outside the body and can include pesticides, mercury, lead, pollution, chemicals in tobacco, drugs, or alcohol. Toxins can accumulate in our bodies in fat, muscle, and bones. How does our body naturally detox? Our bodies are constantly detoxing naturally. It is the process by which these toxins are removed from our bodies through…
These vegetables are quite possibly the most eye appealing way to eat your veggies! Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped into bite sized pieces 1/2 Butternut Squash, pealed and chopped into bite sized peices 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped into bite sized pieces 1/2 pound Brussel Sprouts, trimmed and chopped in 1/2 1 Red Onion, chopped into bite sized pieces 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Salt Directions: Place veggies on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a rainbow pattern (like the photo). Drizzle with Olive Oil. …
This meal is a nutrition rock star! This super easy meal is gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and most importantly, it is seriously delicious. Even the kids will love it! Total Nutrition per SERVING including Tilapia, Brussel Sprouts, and Fruit: 335 Calories, 12 g Total Fat, 23 g Total Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 40 g Protein Prep Time: 10 Minutes, Bake Time: 15 Minutes Serves 4 4 Tilapia fillets (about 1.5 pounds) 15 Tortilla Chips (about 1 oz) ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Garlic…