Salmon is a source rich in protein and healthy fats, along with being an Omega-3 rockstar! Omega-3 is commonly known for its anti-inflammatory properties, while Omega-6 is known for its necessary inflammatory properties- both of which are important for the body. This salmon is easily baked in under 30 minutes, a quick clean-up, and comes with a flavorful punch. ​

​The combination of buffalo, cheese, and pasta packs a punch for sure. It is a household favorite here. However, it is hard to find this delicacy for fewer than 500 calories, balanced macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fats), and made with quality ingredients. Thanks to a dear friend, Nicole Roggow, this is no longer an issue! I slightly modified a recipe she created to make a creamy buffalo mac n’ cheese that has a great balance of macronutrients, tastes delicious, and is fairly easy to prepare. This recipe also uses lentil pasta, which is a great plant-based protein source! If you need more protein, feel free to top with shrimp or chicken.

A creamy peanut sauce with peppers, mixed with chicken, and cooked slowly all day to absorb the flavor. Poured over a bed of rice or linguine whole grain noodles and garnished lightly with cilantro and peanuts. This is a Thai-themed favorite and full of protein, fiber (10 grams per serving!), B-vitamins, folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus! ​

Meatballs with a sweet and tangy twist do not get much easier than this! These are quick and made “instantly” with the famous InstaPot. I used lean ground turkey to keep saturated fats at a minimum, low sugar BBQ sauce to reduce added sugars, and organic cranberry sauce to avoid high fructose corn syrup. These are perfect alongside fresh potatoes and veggies for a complete meal! 

A creamy peanut sauce with peppers, mixed with chicken, and cooked slowly all day to absorb the flavor. Poured over a bed of rice or linguine whole grain noodles and garnished lightly with cilantro and peanuts. This is a Thai-themed favorite and full of protein, fiber (10 grams per serving!), B-vitamins, folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus! 

I am a sucker for brownie batter. Have you ever gone to the baking counter, saw that you had brownie mix, and then made the brownie mix? However, the brownies never made it to the oven! Instead, you ate all the brownie batter! Or maybe you are the person who licks the bowl clean after they go in the oven. If this sounds like you, then you need to give this brownie batter overnight oats recipe a try!

*If you are following a gluten-free regime, just make sure the oats are gluten-free. Oats are naturally gluten-free but often processed in factories that also process gluten-rich grains. Thus, cross-contamination can occur unless appropriate gluten-free measures are taken.