Eggplant Parmesan with Green Beans
Eggplant Parm with Green Beans We go meatless for a meal here and there and this was so filling and satisfying that we didn’t miss the meat at all! (Also, I had another helping- when it’s good, wholesome food there is no restricting in this house). If you’re going toContinue Reading
Breakfast Enchiladas (with and without meat)
Breakfast Enchiladas (with and without meat) Recipe makes approximately 22 small enchiladas (6 egg/veggie, 16 with meat) 2 bell peppers chopped 1 large onion, chopped Olive oil for cooking (or cooking fat of choice) 10 eggs 1/4 cup milk of choice 1/2 of a 15-oz can black beans, rinsed andContinue Reading
Veggie Lasagna
Veggie Lasagna I am modeling this lasagna after the veggie lasagna I remember from summer camp (which was essentially Stouffer’s, I imagine)? I would get it any time I didn’t want the regular meal or whenever I heard they were serving it, really. I have fond memories of it. DuringContinue Reading
How do I get My Kids to Eat Actual Food?!
What do we feed our kids?!? The short answer is: however much “real food” they are willing to eat, plus concessions made to make sure they’re fed. At the bottom of this post, I shared some pictures of common school lunches we send to daycare for our 2 and 4Continue Reading
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
1 red bell pepper One 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup tahini (I use Trader Joe’s) 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped or minced 2 tbsp cold water 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt (more to taste) 1/4 tsp cumin Preheat ovenContinue Reading
Why I Will Never Be Vegan
I shouldn’t say never, but I’ll get to that later. The short answer to this question is that humans cannot reach optimal nutrient levels with plant-sourced foods alone. That’s really where I’m coming from with this. Plant-based protein and fat sources are not as bioavailable to our species, and thereforeContinue Reading
Why I Stopped Counting Calories
The short answers: It didn’t work. It made me miserable. The slightly longer, more scientific answers: It is not sustainable in the long-term if you want to live a “normal” life. It oversimplifies the science of weight loss, to the detriment of the individual. “Calories in, calories out,” am IContinue Reading
Italian Pork Stuffed Peppers
4 red bell peppers: Slice off the top of the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Place cut side down on parchment paper covered cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 20 min. When the peppers are raw they will not give when you squeeze them. When they’re done they’llContinue Reading
Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum Book Recommendations
Fertility-related books Awakening Fertility: The Essential Art of Preparing for Pregnancy Beautiful Babies: Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Baby’s First Foods Taking Charge of your Fertility How to Conceive Naturally and Have a Healthy Pregnancy after 30 Woman Code: Perfect your Cycle, Amplify your Fertility, Supercharge your Sex DriveContinue Reading
Exposing the Harm of Diet Culture (and How to Overcome it)
Diet Culture is toxic. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s dive deeper. To me, “diet culture” doesn’t encompass everyone who talks about food or gives food recommendations. After all, food is medicine and can be used therapeutically to prevent or reverse disease in many cases. BUT there areContinue Reading