Jenn Bryant
In Helpful Articles

Why Ditch the Diet?

Intentional Eating
Have you been on a diet before? Almost all of us have at some point in our lives. Many times people will tell me they are a "professional dieter" or they have been on so many diets they can't even count them. Or even that they have lost over 1,000 pounds! If this is you, please keep reading! Even if you have only been on 1 diet, or if you are considering starting one sometime soon, you should also keep reading! I realize I am going counter-cultural here as I…
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Jenn Bryant
In Appetizers, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks

Bacon Jalapeño Poppers

Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
Bacon Jalapeño Poppers This jalapeño poppers recipe is truly one of my favorite appetizers or snacks!  I love the spicy taste of the jalapeño with the creamy texture of cheese and the bacon on top makes it absolutely irresistible!!! This time of year, all kinds of peppers are being harvested her in New Mexico.  Of course we love our green chile here, but I also love jalapeños!   Jalapeños are a vegetable that is really popular further south in Mexico.  They are a medium spice pepper with tons of amazing flavor! …
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Jenn Bryant
In Helpful Articles

Pros and Cons of Popular Diets

Pros and Cons of Popular Diets Misinformation There is so much misinformation about nutrition plaguing our culture with false promises, quick fixes and just plain bad nutrition advice in so many popular diets.  There is truly a great need for science-based nutrition information from reputable sources.  Knowledge is power, but knowledge doesn’t mean lasting change.  Knowledge often helps us with change, but we need to dig deeper.  We need to discover the heart behind the decisions we are making with about our nutrition.  I often use the Bible to help…
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Jenn Bryant
In Main Dishes, Recipes

Parmesan Baked Chicken Strips

Parmesan Baked Chicken Strips Simple, delicious, and low-carb, the whole family will love these chicken strips! 2 medium chicken breasts, about 1.3 pounds1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs1 cup Shredded (not grated) Parmesan Cheese1/2 tsp Salt1/2 Tbsp Dried Thyme1/2 Tbsp Dried Basil1/3 cup Melted Butter Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.Slice chicken breasts into strips about 1"wide.In a medium bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, thyme, and basil. Stir to combine.Take each chicken strip and dip in butter and then into parmesan mixture.Place chicken strips on baking sheet lined with…
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Jenn Bryant
In Main Dishes, Recipes

Salmon Cakes

Salmon Cakes These Salmon Cakes are so amazingly delicious.  The sweet potatoes give them a really nice sweet flavor.  They are a little higher in fat than some of my other recipes, but that is because it is salmon!  Salmon is packed with the amazing omega-3 fatty acids that are so good for your heart!  They also reduce inflammation and can help prevent other chronic diseases like diabetes.  I never used to like fish, but lately I am finding so many wonderful recipes to incorporate it more into our weekly…
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