Rolling into Monday without any planning for your nutrition can set destroy your whole week. Take advantage of Sunday to get food shopping and meal prep done for the next few days. Not only can you have some tasty meals for relaxing on Sunday, but have great leftovers for the next few days. Preparing for future meals sets the tone…
Being responsible for another human being (or multiple…) comes with a lot of lifestyle adjustments. Our individual health is often put on the back burner for the sake of the kids and family as a whole. Here’s a few things to be aware to maintain personal health during this busy phase of life… Redefine Exercise: For most new parents, finding…
It’s the gateway recipe for realizing you can make food that tastes good. There are few things better than a fresh batch of guacamole made from perfectly ripe avocado’s. Let the ingredients do the work here! Mix the following in a medium bowl: -3-4 ripe avocados (depending on how much you want) -1/3 cup of chopped fresh cilantro -1 jalapeño…
Grilled chicken salads are a staple of any healthy diet. Avoid boredom by switching up your recipes every once in a while. Here’s a balanced, delicious recipe to work into your repertoire… -Marinate 2-3 large chicken breasts in avocado oil, fresh lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper -Preheat grill to 425 then grill chicken breasts until cooked medium (4-5 minutes…
This is a great supplement to a meal, or can be a quick meal replacement if you need it. This shake is easy to make and ALWAYS comes out great. Interchange fresh or frozen ingredients to your liking. Can of coconut milk (full fat or reduced, depending on how creamy you want your smoothie) Cup of frozen spinach (frozen is…
A little planning goes a long way, especially with your weekly meals. Get in the habit of thinking a few days ahead for your cooking, shopping, and leftover options. Here’s a two-day meal plan sample that covers it all: MONDAY 9:30am Egg Frittata with Tomato, Spinach, Goat cheese (leftover from Sunday) w/Side Salad Mixed Greens 12:30pm Chopped Salad with Canned…
Omega 3 fatty acids are essential to our health, widely accepted to improve cellular health, heart health, and overall metabolic function. Our bodies don’t produce omega-3 fatty acids, so we need to get them in the food we eat. If you want to lower inflammation, have better skin, and boost your overall health, make sure you are getting these fats…
Getting a good groove with your weekly nutrition requires effort and rhythm. Planning ahead allows you to “win” more meals than you lose over the course of the week. Falling back on easy to grab, highly processed options is convenient at the time, but will have direct impact on your energy, metabolism, and waistline. Here are some tips to stay…
Cauliflower rice is a great way to sneak in extra vegetables. It is easy to prepare, tastes fresh, and can pair with just about any protein. A nice grilled steak, Spicy Cilantro Cauliflower rice, and a tasty homemade Chimichurri sauce will hit the spot… Spicy Cilantro Cauliflower Rice -Chop 1 tbs of fresh cilantro -Heat 2 tbs of coconut…
Keep practicing a flow at home where one meals prep and leftovers make your next meal simple and delicious. Here we’ve taken leftover grilled zucchini, mushrooms, and heirloom tomato, combined it with some ground Italian sausage, and baked it with some eggs for a delicious summer frittata. Enjoy! Make this recipe easier on yourself by doing everything in one large…