I’ve been making it a priority, the past almost two weeks now, to start my day with protein, healthy fat, and veggies…and I’m starting to notice a huge difference! When you eat a ton of carbs, especially refined carbs full of sugar- pastries, cereal, pancakes, yogurt, etc. your blood sugar will spike, leading to a crash. Plus you will be hungry again sooner. Alternatively, a breakfast packed with protein, fats, and fiber will keep you feeling fuller longer. And I’m not here to bas[...]
I was looking for a way to use my Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning, and this is what I came up with. It's also full of nutrient dense foods and great flavors! What You Need: Okay, ingredient amounts depend on how many bowls you want to make/people you are serving...below is for four, pretty good size bowls. 1.5 lbs of Chicken Tenders 1 can of Black Beans 1 bag of Frozen Corn 2 bags of Fresh or Frozen Cauliflower Rice 1 package of Cherry Tomatoes, halved 1 A[...]
Happy 2021! My first blog of the new year, and first blog in months! (I'm hoping to change that in 2021!!) I wanted to start out the new year, with a little organization when it comes to meal time. Here are our plans for each night starting Monday, plus a grocery list including all the ingredients I'll need and some other staple items we eat all week. Dinners.. Monday - Salmon with roasted broccoli and brown rice. I bake my salmon and season it with butt rub and a little brown suga[...]
Who is meal prepping for the week? Planning healthy dinners for your family? I don't know about you, but grocery pick-up and delivery has been a huge time saver for us. Right now I'm watching NetFlix and grocery shopping, and not dragging my two young kids through the grocery aisles. If you need some inspiration, here is my grocery order from Kroger this week. You'll notice I try to choose organic, grass-fed, and wild caught when possible. For dinners we'll be having sweet potato hash, caul[...]
Kollyns and I went to Aldi this week for the first time in years. I've been reading so much about the changes they were making- organic produce, sustainable bags, etc. I'm glad I went. Here is what I found, and my review of our trip! My Cart Gingerbread House Kits Peanuts Pretzels Bananas Baguette Salsa Hummus Cucumbers Lunch Packs Peppers Brussels Sprouts Egg Whites Ground Turkey Chicken Breasts Sweet Potatoes Frozen Vegetables Orange[...]