Here’s What to Stock in your Freezer & Pantry with Recipes and Best Practices

Over the past few days, I have spent a great deal of time on the phone coaching my nutrition clients through their concerns and fears as it relates to the coronavirus. What do I buy? How can I stock up on the foods that will keep me and my family well? How do I get the nutrition I need to support my immune system from non-perishable goods?. After about a dozen weekly coaching calls I thought it would be beneficial for others to have some tangible information that can help guide them while they shop. The is a difference between overpreparing and panicking though, the best thing we can do for our health, our families, and our communities health is to implant best immune-boosting practices for resilience and vitality. Some of the basic include:

Healthy Costco Shopping List

One thing I have learned is that the majority of my clients love shopping at Costco! They can get lots of food for a discounted price. Costco has also done a much better job in the past few years in getting better quality foods, they have a more whole foods diverse section, and have a huge organic selection. Whether you are a Costco veteran or are thinking about joining, here is a grocery list that can help you as you navigate the large warehouse:

HOW TO EAT BETTER ON A SMALL BUDGET

Eating healthy while on a tight budget can seem impossible, especially with the food supply system set up to provide cheap fast food within a fraction of the cost of healthier options. Unfortunately, the easy access to fast food and other unhealthy food choices can tempt you to give up on your healthy eating goals […]

9 Healthy Easter Side Dishes

My birthday always falls on or around Easter weekend, and in my family, I am responsible for the holiday meals. Throughout my posts, I have talked about the importance of simplifying and finding balance. That it is easy to get carried away on menus you designed from your Pinterest board that leave you spending hours upon hours in the kitchen, I have been there many times.

5 Whole Food Swaps You Can Make Today

When I began my health journey, I can remember several times where I would feel overwhelmed in making the transition from how I grew up eating to how I eat today. One time, in particular, I remember grabbing a cookie recipe from one of my favorite plant-based authors. I wrote down all the ingredients and […]