Simple Keto Meal Prep Menu
Many of my nutrition clients come to me and ask for Keto meal plans and programs to align with their goals. At first, my temptation was to decline as the default in my head was when I heard “Keto”, I just heard “Atkins” and longterm “heart disease”. However, one thing I have learned in the field of nutrition is that the “It” diet is always evolving and as a nutrition & wellness lifestyle consultant it is my job to look beyond the trendy diet and search for good ‘food science’ that supports it.
5 Fall Thermos-Ready Recipes
As the temperature drops our bodies naturally desire warming foods. Sometimes the idea of “comfort foods” in the field of nutrition implies foods that are heavy, high calories, and low in nutrition density. However, our immune system needs good sources of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and digestible proteins to sustain us on those cold days or chilly fall hikes.
Here are 5 of my favorite warming recipes that are perfect to heat and fill your thermos with from sweet oatmeal to savory meals.
10 DIY BBQ DRY RUB RECIPES
What is BBQ without a good dry rub? It’s like serving homemade warm pie without some vanilla bean ice cream or a coconut whipped cream… not happening. When I mention I make my own spice rubs and seasoning to people, it is usually followed by an eye roll and a comment of “… of course you do…”. Haha!
Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
You won’t believe how beautiful & flavourful this dish is. With Valentines Day around the corner, this recipe is meant to impress while still being an easy meal to make. A good quality fermented goat cheese, organic fire roasted red peppers, and fresh spinach takes a plain chicken dish from blah to wow in only a few minutes.
Taco Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Every weekend no matter how busy I get, I always have time to do a little meal prep which sets my week up for success. Even if the weekend gets away from me and I don’t have time to do everything I planned, I always make a pot of quinoa. Having cooked quinoa in the fridge is a truly my nutrition superhero!