As a healthy food blogger, meal planning expert, and health coach, you might think that I would prioritize eliminating “junk” food from my family’s diet, but it’s actually quite the opposite! As someone who had to overcome disordered eating and an unhealthy relationship with food, I have come to believe that snacks and treats are important. Here is how I came to that belief and how enjoying snacks and treats without guilt looks both in
If there is anything that I have learned over the 15+ years as a parent it’s that there will be times when life throws you a curve ball and your carefully laid plans go up in smoke. From kids getting sick, to snow days, to more serious challenges, unanticipated challenges in life will happen and it can send us into a tailspin. But don’t lose hope! There are ways to find flexibility when these unexpected
Sometimes the reason you don’t want to cook has nothing to do with food, meal prep, or even time, instead it’s the fact your kitchen has become (or has always been) unpleasant for you to be in. Why? Because it’s a space that feels cluttered and, therefore, overwhelming. If this resonates, then this post is for you! I’ve pulled together all of my favorite ways to quickly and easily clean out kitchen clutter. Let’s do
Spaghetti squash is a fun and versatile fall and winter vegetable that can be used as an alternative to pasta or as it’s own delicious ingredient, but it can be intimidating and time consuming to cook. Not anymore! Here are my tips on how to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave, as well as a simple recipe to get you started. Table Of Contents What is Spaghetti Squash?Nutritional Benefits of Spaghetti SquashHow to Prepare Spaghetti
The holidays… the treats are plentiful, the food is rich, and the drinks enticing. Here are my tips to enjoy holiday eating without guilt.We’ve reached that time of year when the treats are plentiful, the food is rich, and the drinks enticing. We’ve also reached the moment when many of us start to make deals with ourselves:“I’ll go all out until the New Year and then I’ll reset in a big way.” “I’ll go nuts