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There is no way to get caught up in one post so I won't sit here and word vomit. Two things to point out - 1. diving into poetry as an outlet instead of this blog was something I never saw coming 2. coronavirus and COVID19 - this needs no explanation. We've all be impacted… Continue reading Let’s get caught up + Budgeted Eats Recipe: Banana Oatmeal Bake
Ever feel like you need to level up your salads? Maybe this can help you out a bit.
I feel like many people who utilize Pinterest and other platforms to get inspiration for recipes there will never truly be enough days to have time to make them all. As someone who also appreciates fitness and living a healthy lifestyle, it can also be hard to find a way to balance the competing ideas.… Continue reading Recipe: Paleo-ish Zucchini Bread
I won't lie, whenever I see smoothie bowls online I am always envious because they also look delicious and perfectly put together. I don't know about you, but fruit doesn't keep me very full so it's something I typically pair with something else. I may have berries in my oats or a banana with my… Continue reading Recipe: Smoothie bowl
One of my clients and I were talking about oats the other day. She said she had to eat steel cut oats, and I asked, “why do they HAVE to be steel cut?” She said well they’re healthier for you. I told her that wasn’t necessarily true. So, let’s talk oats – what’s the difference… Continue reading Wellness Refocused Education: Steel Cut Oats v. Rolled Oats
The last post talked about what carbohydrates were at the molecular level and I included some basic recommendations. Nutrition information can be a lot to take in, but I also think it's also a good base to understand how food supports our bodies. This post will talk more about how carbohydrates provide us energy, some… Continue reading Wellness Refocused Education: Carbohydrates Part 2
Did anyone else feel bad for Regina George when she was duped by Cady Herron when she asked if butter was a carb? I found myself laughing at the time the movie came out, but after working with clients and talking with others, it's clear that it can be hard to think about food in… Continue reading Wellness Refocused Education: What Are Carbohydrates?
Pizza is a weakness. I'm not the only one that feels this way. We don't really order take out because I'm going to want to eat the whole thing. No amount of lifestyle change has made an impact on how I feel about pizza. I've talked about my own struggles with food and there are… Continue reading Recipe: Classic and Thin Crust with Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
What happens when I find things in the pantry I forget I had? I start skimming through Pinterest so I can make it a fun consumable and get it out of the pantry. Today's adventure was with a can of pumpkin puree. In the fall I always have a can on hand and I won't… Continue reading Recipe: Pumpkin and Oat Bites
Have you ever had a Monte Cristo sandwich? A Monte Cristo is a ham and cheese that is dipped in egg and then cooked. It's topped with powdered sugar. It's the American version of the French croque-monsieur. The cheese gets gooey, the ham is fried, the whole sandwich is warm. It's a bit much, but… Continue reading Recipe: Banana Peanut Butter French Toast