EAT WELL
I strongly believe there is no ONE nutrition plan that works for everyone. There is so much confusion surrounding what we should be eating. When you’re feeling unsure if you should eat something or not, the question you need to ask yourself is:
“Is what I am eating a nutrient-dense, whole food?”
We will take a deeper dive into many of the topics that create food confusion. These will include:
Nutrient Density
Food Psychology and calming practices around food
Intuitive Eating Tips
Macro and Micronutrients
Nature’s Superfoods
Food combining
Making Vegetables the STAR
Gut health
What’s right for YOUR body (Paleo/Whole 30, low carb/keto, low fat, vegetarian/vegan, and macro counting)
Micronutrients
Dairy & Grains
And, of course, I will share some favorite healthy recipes!
Most importantly, know there is no one-size-fits-all approach to YOUR nutrition. We have different genes, different gene expression, different lifestyles, health issues, activity levels, and goals. All of these elements influence what an optimal approach might be, and these factors change over time. The only way to truly know what is best for you is experimentation. We will cover how to go about doing finding your optimal nutrition and offer you support and tips to make nutrition less overwhelming.
TRUTH: I STILL get overwhelmed by nutrition too, the constant evolution of science surrounding food, and I study this stuff. I get stressed and grab a cookie. Making ourselves aware of our habits is one step in moving closer to healthier eating. But a cookie now and then is what makes life more fun! We will find the balance between what nourishes your body, and what feeds your soul.
Peach Blueberry Crisp
This crisp is made with peaches, blueberries, and what some would consider a “paleo” crisp topping. Basically, that means it’s grain-free and made with natural sugar. The tartness of the blueberries mixes perfectly with the sweet peaches. I love baked fruit desserts so much! Top it off with some ice cream, or even all on it’s own, it’s a blue-ribbon winner of a dessert.
Heirloom Tomato & Peaches Appetizer
One of my favorite things about food is eating fresh, local, organic ingredients. I love when a dish has just a few ingredients, and the flavor combination bursts in your mouth and you think “Whoa! This was the most simple dish, but it’s heavenly!” I totally feel that way about the peach and tomato combination. The sweetness of the fruits, the salty cheese, and the earthy basil make a combination that is both beautiful to look at, and eyes rolling back delicious.
Peaches & Pesto Pasta
Imagine the taste of pesto with some cold pasta and peaches, arugula and some creamy goat cheese, and BAM! You know this recipe will be a winner. Maybe someone else has done this one out there on the interwebs, but I feel like I really channeled Half Baked Harvest Tieghan because this recipe is that DELICIOUS. Hope you make it for dinner and I hope you like it like we did! It deserves a spot in the summer dinner rotation.
Berry Delicious Crisp
Summer is officially here and I am here for the BERRIES! I lean toward colder foods, salads, cool dips, and of course, all the FRUITS in every dish or dessert. Not to mention anything sweet a la mode. I made a recipe very similar to this last summer, but it didn’t have PEACHES. Now life is complete!
