Do you only eat three meals a day? I used to but found that in order to make it between meals I had to eat a lot more than I needed. Instead I plan healthy, low calorie snacks. These smaller meals keep my blood sugar stable and satisfied between lighter traditional … [Read more...] about Healthy Snacking Strategy and Ideas
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Rise and Shine: 4 Nutricious Breakfast Ideas
In the busy world we live in, it can be difficult to find enough time for a morning meal. Whether you run out the door in the morning with a coffee or force down a breakfast replacement drink, you might be missing out on the benefits of a high-quality breakfast in the morning. … [Read more...] about Rise and Shine: 4 Nutricious Breakfast Ideas
What I Ate Last Week (Why It’s Not Meal Plan Monday)
For some reason I was not feeling up to snuff last week and only followed the dinner plan two out of seven nights! I haven't even planned what we're eating this week...yet! I'll draft a plan today so I can hit the grocery store tonight. So instead of telling you what we are … [Read more...] about What I Ate Last Week (Why It’s Not Meal Plan Monday)
My Beef with Meat Book Preview & Recipe
You might remember how watching the film Forks Over Knives inspired me to eliminate all non-plant foods from my diet. One of the people I became acquainted with in the film was Rip Esselstyn. Rip was a member of the Austin Fire Department where he introduced his passion for a … [Read more...] about My Beef with Meat Book Preview & Recipe
Menu Plan Monday: May 6-11
I will be getting a new "stock" image for Menu Plan Monday. It doesn't seem right to have a plate with chicken on it when I don't eat any meat. Recap from Last Week I'm not going to bother with a day by day recap of meals from last week. Not one day went as scheduled! We had … [Read more...] about Menu Plan Monday: May 6-11