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Italian Breakfast Panzanella

Posted on March 17, 2021 by - Health Blog

An Italian Inspired Delight 

I’m always on the lookout for new recipes that healthy and easy to make,  but I also find variety to be important. Usually I explore all types of cuisine to find what I’m looking for: American, Indian, Asian, Mexican, etc. Because I was raised in an Italian household, I often find myself gravitating towards Italian food, but I’ve been very conscious about expanding my horizons because I want my daughter to enjoy a wide variety of cuisines; however, this Italian girl just couldn’t resist this recipe for Italian Breakfast Panzanella. It is easy to make and packed with flavor. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Servings: 4-6  / Time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or sherry vinegar, more as desired
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • Kernels from 2 ears of fresh corn
  • 10 small or 5 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges
  • 16 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 3 peaches, pitted and sliced
  • 4 to 5 cups cubed crusty bread
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup roster chickpeas (optional)
  • 1 to 2 fried eggs per person
  • sliced fresh basil

Veggie Frittata Muffins

Posted on February 27, 2021 by - Health Blog

Stop to Smell the Roses

Our world moves at a much faster pace than it did just a few decades the go. I think many people agree that as a society we needed to slow down a bit. Honestly, I think the pandemic has helped with that. It forced many to slow down and stop to smell the roses. I know it did for me. COVID-19 forced me to re-evaluate my priorities placing family and my health at the top. In the meantime, I found some great recipes that I want to share with you, including one for Veggie Frittata Muffins. 

Since so the convenience of going out to eat was not available, my family cooked more at home. Spending time together as a family prepping meals together was fun and a great way to bond and build memories in the process. I’ll admit, it took up a good amount of time, but it was well worth it seeing that in the process we demonstrated to our daughter how to prepare healthy foods.

Not only did the pandemic make me realize the importance of slowing down, but also the importance of preparing healthy foods, especially since gyms were closed. We had to focus even more so on what we were fueling our bodies with. It’s 75% about what you eat and only 25% the exercise piece. Therefore, even if only focusing on nutrition and only walking, you can still lose weight and/or stay in shape. Below I’ll attach a recipe for Veggie Frittata Muffins that you can prepare. Making sure I load you up with plenty of healthy recipes to keep you on track so you can reach your goals.

A Healthy Breakfast Casserole

Posted on February 15, 2021 by - Health Blog

BREAKFAST: TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT

Not only is fueling your body with the right kinds of food important, but so is the timing. Let me briefly go over what I mean then send you off with a healthy breakfast casserole recipe to add to your arsenal. With that said, personally I’m the type of person needs to start my day by eating breakfast right away or else I get “hangry” (if you’re not familiar with that term…. hungry + angry = hangry…. You can ask my family, it’s not pretty when it happens). Then, there are people like my husband who can wait until lunch time to eat. Honestly, it’s a matter of personal preference. Stick with what you do. Creating a healthy, sustainable lifestyle is all about making small adjustments to what you’re already doing.

A Perfectly Refreshing Lunch Salad

Posted on December 30, 2020 by - Health Blog

A Secret to Success on A Fitness Journey

Listen carefully. I’m going to share with you one of the secrets to success on a fitness journey towards improved health…. It’s VARIETY. Switching up your mix of healthy recipes is super important. Over the years we’ve noticed that the people who tend to fall off the wagon get bored with what they are eating. With that said, today I have a perfectly refreshing lunch salad recipe to add to your healthy meals arsenal. 

This vegetarian meal is easy to make, packs great flavor, and can be served either hot or cold (honestly, I prefer it served cold, but it’s simply a matter of personal preference). This recipe for Pesto Spaghetti Squash Salad went over really well with everyone in my house, including my toddler. Ideal time to have it is lunch for couple different reasons: it’s refreshing and aligns with the way we time our meals and food groups with our clients. Not sure what I meant by that last part? Send me a message. I’m happy to explain further to clear up any confusion. 

 

Pesto Spaghetti Squash Salad

SERVES: 8