With so much external drama around, we either forget to nourish ourselves or simply don't know how. Much of the information available on healthy eating, weight loss, proper nutrition, fitness, and self care is either incorrect, incomplete, or provided by people without your best interest in mind. Here you will find a variety of items to help you nourish your body, mind, and soul in the best possible way for YOU!
Chipotle Apricot Glazed Meatloaf with smashed sweet potatoes and asparagus.
Apricot Chipotle Glazed Meatloaf (serves 4-8 and makes wonderful leftovers!)
I made this for dinner two nights ago, then had some of the leftovers for lunch today. It actually tasted even better as a leftover! So, this is one of those recipes that you do the work once and get to reap the benefits many times over!
Apple Raspberry Pork Medallions in Buttery Wine Sauce (Serves 4)
4 pork medallions at least ¾ in thick
2 med Granny Smith apples, sliced and cored, skins left on
1 med sweet onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ stick butter
¼ c apple cider
½ c chicken stock
½ c chardonnay
½ c fresh raspberries
Salt and pepper
Generously season pork medallions with salt and pepper on both sides. Pre-heat large and deep frying pan to medium heat. Melt 1 ½ tsp butter until it bubbles and just begins to turn brown. Add pork to pan and sear approx 3-4 mins on each side. Remove pork from pan and stack onto a plate and loosely cover with foil.
Really. I enjoy a great steak, a wonderful grilled chicken breast, and succulent pulled pork. However, I also know that there are plenty of health benefits for ditching the meat. And, as much as I LOVE cheese, cheese, oh glorious cheese, dairy really reeks havoc on the body.
So, I consider myself a…flexitarian. A person who is flexible in her food choices and fully understands the impact of those choices. I choose to lean into vegetarian and sometimes vegan eating habits, but refuse to completely give up being a carnivore.
Here are some quick ways to easily transform several meals a week into vegetarian or vegan entrees that will make even the most hearty carnivore into a satisfied diner.
Lemons and Limes are the stars in this simple marinade.
This recipe is extremely versatile and makes even the pickiest eaters happy! I love making lots of this chicken as is easy to turn the leftovers into several different fabulous meals.
Just becuase the label says wheat doesn't mean it's good for you.
There’s been a surge of people making attempts to eat “healthy” by choosing complex carbohydrates over simple carbohydrates – which is fantastic! However, there is some label confusion over what is really good for you and what to avoid.
Simple carbs (ex. sugar, white bread, and white rice) are processed by the body more quickly, spike blood sugar levels, and do not help sustain energy. Complex carbs (ex. wheat bread, sweet potatoes, oatmeal) on the other hand, are processed slowly and help the body stay full and sustain energy longer.
Give up beverages other than water and stay healthy and fit.
One of the simplest ways to lose weight and reduce belly fat is to eliminate all drinks from your diet except for water.
This includes milk, soda, fruit juice, diet drinks, flavored waters, tea, coffee, sports drinks, and especially alcoholic beverages. Choose to consume your calories through food only and you will see a dramatic change in your body. Most people don’t realize how many calories they consume through beverages or the impact diet drinks and alcohol have on metabolism.
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