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.
Easy Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
This Zuppa Toscana recipe is savory goodness in a bowl. Plus, all hail KALE! The kale bring that bright green freshness, and it’s mild flavor only enhances the tasty sausage and hearty potatoes. This dish has almost no prep time, you just chop your onion, potatoes and kale, saute your sausage, and let the pot do it’s thang! It’s easy and yummy and all the winter goodness.
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.
