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10 Real Food Snack Ideas

Instant Pot Chicken Broth

Six Simple Steps to Stop Restricting and Start Thriving

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10 Real Food Snack Ideas

By Jen

Real food snacks are fueling, tasty, and satisfying! It's hard to say that about most of the junk that's sold as quick-grab snacks. Picture those impulse-buy snack options stacked by the register in just about every store. Yeah, you know exactly what I'm talking about. You know that hangry moment when you're stuck roaming the aisles of the gas station shop, and your main choices seem to be Doritos, Cheetos, and Jolly Ranchers? (I have to admit, though, the options do seem to be improving a little bit these last few years. So encouraging, right?!) 10 Satisfying, Real Food Snack Ideas If you are trying to swap out highly processed snacks with real food snacks, here are a few ideas ...

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Simple Roasted Chicken Breasts

By Jen

Basic, easy, yet simply amazing Sometimes going the basic route can yield the most stunning results. Like the classic “little black dress”. Or like this simply seasoned roasted chicken. This straighforward, easy-peasy recipe will help you churn out reliably tender, juicy, delicious chicken breasts every time. This roasted chicken is the perfect anchor for a…

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bowl of spices for chicken rub

Roasted Chicken Spice Blend

By Jen

A.K.A. “Roast Rub” Whatever kind of chicken you’re roasting – whole, breasts, thighs – this spice blend is the perfect addition for that classic roasted chicken flavor profile. I refer to it as “roast rub”, and usually season the chicken with it a few hours ahead of time, if possible. This heightens the flavor, and…

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Instant Pot Chicken Broth

By Jen

I’ve got nothing against using store-bought chicken broth, but sometimes it’s just too easy to make this homemade version instead (and cheaper than store-bought, too!). And nothing compares to the delicious and complex flavor of homemade broth. I will warn you . . . your taste buds will find it hard to go back to…

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Six Simple Steps to Stop Restricting and Start Thriving

By Jen

Are you ready to ditch the binge and restrict cycle? Let’s bust some myths, and drop some truth bombs about what really works to ditch that torturous diet cycle (that doesn’t work anyway!). Instead, live a life of sustainable habits that actually help you thrive. I get it. I’ve been there. I used to make…

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Sheet Pan Frittata

By Jen

Repeat after me: A fueling, tasty breakfast ready and waiting in my fridge definitely makes it easier to get out of bed in the morning!  Okay, okay. No, you don’t have to repeat that. But, yes, I am trying to sell you on just how good it feels to wake up knowing that you already…

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Quick Pickled Red Onions

By Jen

Quick-pickled red onions are an easy, delicious way to add a bright, tangy burst of flavor to a savory dish that needs that perfect finishing touch. It’s amazing how the small addition of something acidic can transform a meal! Here are a few ways you can enjoy this simple side: top your tacos or tostadas…

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Meal Prep Sunday 🌞 . . . Don't think of it in t Meal Prep Sunday 🌞 . . . Don't think of it in terms of #mealprep and #mealplan . . . what you're really doing is *powering your life*!

 How can you budget a lil' bit of time today to:
πŸ‘‰Make a loose plan for the week, or even just for the next 2-3 days. Or simply make a list of a few ideas for the week. For inspiration, look at what you already have on hand in your kitchen.
πŸ‘‰ Batchcook one or two things. It's like stocking your own personal healthy convenience store, right there in your kitchen.

🌟It's all about making "healthy" the easier, more delicious choice throughout the week. This is how you set yourself up to feel and function your best all week long (plus, it's delicious!). #winning 🌟

Nourishing yourself with real, whole foods allows your health to serve your life and all you want to do rather than get in the way of it. πŸ‘ŠπŸ’ͺ .

What are you planning and prepping today? 😊
#poweryourlife
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#realfood #everythingisconnected  #deepthoughts #nourishednotfamished #thatnourishedlife #ditchthediet #sunday #mealprepsunday #health #wellness #selfcaresunday #simplenutrition 
#nourished #batchcooking

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ReminderπŸ“£. . . it's these un-sexy, SIMPLE basi ReminderπŸ“£. . .  it's these un-sexy, SIMPLE basics that get the job done! Not just during the holidays, but *all year long*. And simple is just what you need right now, isn't it?

Resist the tempation to overthink things, and instead, just do your best to dial into these basic habits. No bells and whistles necessary - just the Big Rocks that actually work! 

Why do they work? 
πŸ‘‰ Because all of these habits focus on *giving yourself what you need to thrive*. 🌱

You might be thinking . . . 

"It can't really be that simple."

"Don't I need to count and weigh everything I put in my mouth?"

"Don't I need to take six different supplements?"

"Don't I need to hit the gym at least 6 times a week?"

I invite you to try this instead:
Spend a few months TRULY aiming to practice all of these simple habits most of the time. (Start small, and add as you feel ready.)

As you practice these habits, pause and observe:
πŸ€”How do I feel? 
πŸ€”How am I performing, physically and mentally? 
πŸ€”How do my clothes fit?
πŸ€”How have my longer-term health indicators like blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood glucose levels changed?

If you truly desire healthy changes that
βœ”οΈfeel sustainable
βœ”οΈ yield results
βœ”οΈ and STICK,
stop relying on willpower!

🌟Focus your efforts on *meeting your needs*, rather than restricting and depriving.🌟
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Stay in a groove with these habits this month, and you might just discover come January 1st that you feel ready to tackle the new year, no over-the-top diet and intense workout plans necessary! 

πŸ‘‰By then, you'll have already established the habits you need that let your biology work for you for optimal wellness, instead of relying so heavily on willpower.πŸ‘ˆ

Who's with me?! Will you be KISS-ing your way through the holiday season?? 

#mistletoe #healthyhabits #nourishednotfamished #tinyhabits #atomichabits #wellness #healthy #realfood #sleep #stressrelief #circadianrhythm #movement #moveyourDNA #everythingisconnected #holidays #december #protein #veggies #christmas #nourished #honoryourhunger #ditchthediet
I've got Beef Barley Lentil Soup simmering on the I've got Beef Barley Lentil Soup simmering on the stove for the perfect bowl of feel-good comfort food to wrap up the weekend (recipe details coming this week!). And thanks to Melissa over at @thehale4life for the amazing bone broth that is simply perfect with this recipe.πŸ˜‹ #shoplocal

I'm rolling with my favorite meal prep strategy - Make It a Double.
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Tonight's soup is a double batch, which will cover us for another dinner this week. 

Yeah, I know, it doesn't really even sound like official meal prep. . . *but that's the point*!πŸ˜€ 
🌟Double or triple batching what you're already making is truly one of the easiest ways to make your mealtimes easier later in the week.🌟

Meal prep mythbusting: Healthy eating doesn't have to be hard!

What do you have planned for this week that you could double or triple batch to make healthy eating easier?
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#realfoodmadesimple #healthymadeeasier #healthymadeeasy #ditchthediet #honoryourhunger #poweryourlife #ilovefood #veggies #plantforward #plantslant #protein #fat #slowcarbs #feedingmyfamily #healthyhabits #mealprep #mealplan #tinyhabits 
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While dreams of our usual Thanksgiving celebration While dreams of our usual Thanksgiving celebrations have been squashed πŸ˜‰ this year, we're grateful to savor the essence of Thanksgiving in the ways we can . . .

🌟 a delicious meal, enjoyed leisurely around the table (just the famπŸ’—)
🌟 connecting with loved ones, even if it's via Zoom and heartfelt texts
🌟 pie! (homemade apple pie πŸ˜‹)

❓How are you savoring this 2020 Thanksgiving?

Squash platter deets:
πŸ‘‰ roasted maple, brown butter, and aleppo chile Kabocha squash
πŸ‘‰ Tuscan kale (massaged to wilt it a bit)
πŸ‘‰ toasted walnuts
πŸ‘‰ drizzle of pomegranate molasses
πŸ‘‰ tangy yogurt dressing (Greek yogurt, lemon juice, pinch of cumin, salt & pepper)

#justoneyear #wecandothis #strongertogether #thanksgiving #grateful #connected #realfood #ilovefood #honoryourhunger #family #friends #health #squash #plants #veggies #omnivore 
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