Creamy Garlic-Bacon Spaghetti Squash Casserole 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large spaghetti squash 6 pieces of bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (canned) 1 large egg 1 tsp sea salt Fresh pepper to taste 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil ½ chopped onion 3 cloves minced garlic (optional: 2-3 cups of […]
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Foodie Challenge: Try This Old-New Superfood: Peas It’s time to rethink our love-hate relationship with peas! We love them because they add a lot of variety to our diets and contain a long list of nutrients, and sometimes we avoid them because we think they contain too many starchy carbs. But, peas are one of
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BOOST YOUR BREAKFAST!! Quick! What food group can help fill you up with fiber, boost your health with minerals, phytonutrients and vitamins, AND is incredibly nutrient dense – packing a whole bunch of nutrition into very few calories!? Answer: Vegetables!! This week we’re going to focus on getting our days off to a nutritious start
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Apple Crisp 4 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 tbsp lemon juice (to stop apples from browning) 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tsp cinnamon, divided ½ tsp nutmeg 1 cup almond (or other nut) flour ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ cup coconut oil, melted ½ cup walnuts or pecans (or a mix!) Preheat your
Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken Ingredients: Coconut oil 1 tbsp each of chili powder and smoked paprika 1 tsp each of dried thyme and marjoram Whole chicken, neck and giblets removed Kosher or Himalayan sea salt Freshly ground black paper Grease the inside of a large slow cooker with coconut oil. Make a few small
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Insight Challenge: The 5 “Whys” This week we have one of my favorite goal-setting and problem-solving challenges. It’s fun, thought-provoking, and the results can help keep you on-track in a BIG way. It’s all about asking yourself “why!” This little exercise is a powerful way to help you uncover solutions to problems – both
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Are you a tea drinker? There are literally hundreds of different kinds of teas you can drink – from green to black to herb and fruit concoctions – and each have their own unique benefits and flavors. This week let’s experiment with trying new teas! I am mixing it up and going with Matcha Tea
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This is a favorite comfort food soup! It’s a classic lentil soup: It’s warm, hearty and filling … and it’s even better the second day. Hearty Lentil Soup 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil 2 onions, diced 1 carrot, chopped ½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp dried marjoram 4 1/2 cups of vegetable or chicken
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Activity Challenge: Track Those Steps! Activity trackers are a GREAT tool to keep yourself accountable when it comes to getting enough movement during the day. And, even if you haven’t purchased one yet (hello, FitBit, Apple Watch, Garmin and more!) there’s a chance you already own one. It’s probably with you most of the day,
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WAIST MANAGEMENT!! Our 8-week nutrition, exercise, and accountability program brought to you by The Core Connection and FitEffex Fitness & Nutrition will help you make a healthy change in your life, In these eight weeks and beyond! Whether you want to lose a few pounds, rid yourself of the muffin top, get stronger and more
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