Makes 2 servings The Milano/Cortino Olympics is making me want to go back to Italy. And I am not even going to pretend I can make pasta the way that the Italians do -but I can re-create the flavors that we had and loved while Read More
ChatGPT is a great tool! Recently a fellow creator told me about how she’s using the app to Meal Plan for herself. Now keep in mind: she’s also an NTP like myself AND she used to have a nutrition program. I got inspired to try Read More
Makes 4 servings
This quick recipe is so easy and can be in 20 minutes or less. Seriously, it’s really only the amoutn of time it takes to cook the chicken, because it’s best to chop and get everything else ready while the chicken cooks. Continue reading Quick Chicken Piccata
The cottage cheese is a great addition for some much-needed extra protein + it adds some delicious creaminess to the eggs, which make them taste even better when reheated throughout the week. These are great to use to make a breakfast sandwich or burrito or Read More
Makes 4 servings This Weeknight 6-ingredient dinner adds a punch of flavor while also only taking 20 minutes! With this protein-rich dish, it’s sure to be a family favorite…especially for those green bean lovers!
This quick and easy recipe is sure to delight your family, especially if you’re looking for something a little lighter during the week. Continue reading Orange Salmon Avocado Salad
I’ve always associated a steak dinner with a celebration of some kind, whether it’s Valentine’s day, New Year’s Eve, a birthday, graduation, or some sort of award or honor.
In the US, the Election is happening on Tuesday, which for some people is extremely stressful, for others, it’s no big thing (it’s all about perspective). Thanksgiving is coming up, Black Friday, if you’re into American football, like colleges, there are all the big Read More
During our lives, we always have times that aren’t so great.
Like in one year’s time, my father passed away, and both of my great aunts and my grandmother all passed away. Obviously, the year was not easy!
One of the things that got me through that year was my habits and my ability to be resilient.
Resiliency isn’t just a mindset; it’s about taking care of our bodies in ways that are more than just resting and “being tough”.
Here’s what happens when we don’t take care of ourselves during tough times or even during the mundane times:
Typically, we become tired, we’re undernourished (not underfed – there is a difference), we become more emotional and even irrational, and we cannot handle small problems. It’s a cascade of effects that leaves us feeling burned out and overwhelmed.
So, when there are particularly difficult times, it makes that difficult time even more difficult to handle.
Resiliency begins with taking care of yourself during the normal day-to-day life:
As a meal planning and nutrition expert, I can help you with Nourishing Your Body Appropriately and that Starts with MEAL PLANNING and it’s Added Bonuses:
Let’s focus now on the 1st advantage: Eating according to your body’s specific needs:
What does your body need and what do you want to see happen?
With meal planning, we can address exactly what is going on with you. Meal planning is not a one size fits all design…it’s all about YOU and YOUR Needs! That’s why when I work with you, we will look at everything from your dietary needs to your lifestyle needs to create a meal plan that is 100% personalized!
Every single year, I am left thinking to myself, “wow the year went by fast…I have two more months left, and those are always the craziest months”