A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 13-19) The holiday season is almost here! I love to focus on Thanksgiving and the family time it brings. Looking for the perfect side dish for the day or to bringContinue reading “Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 13-19)”
Author Archives: Michael Willis
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
This healthier sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is made with golden raisins, crushed pineapple and spices topped with pecans and mini marshmallows. Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe A healthy and lighter classic sweet potato casserole sweetened naturally with pineapple and golden raisins. To be honest with you, I’ve never understood the whole marshmallow thing butContinue reading “Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows”
Tap, Filtered, or Bottled Water?
There are disinfection byproducts in tap water. What happened when Brita, PUR, ZeroWater, and refrigerator water filters were put to the test? Though many distrust the safety of tap water, a study of 35 brands of bottled water did not find them to be necessarily safer, cleaner, or of a higher quality than water straightContinue reading “Tap, Filtered, or Bottled Water? “
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes are often smothered in sugar, but this savory recipe is healthy and just as delicious! Your loved ones will keep coming back for more. Easy Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe Sweet potatoes can be prepared in many ways, but mashing them is perfect when you want something a little more nutrient-dense than traditional mashed potatoes.Continue reading “Mashed Sweet Potatoes”
Roasted Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts drizzled with a balsamic glaze, is a true celebration of fall on a plate, a wonderful side dish with your favorite protein. Roasted Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts Fall brings with it a treasure trove of vibrant, hearty, and nutrition-packed vegetables. Among them are the Delicata squash and BrusselsContinue reading “Roasted Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts”
Say No to Fish for Five Years Before Pregnancy
Advisories telling pregnant women to cut down on fish consumption may be too late for certain persistent pollutants. If you intentionally expose people to mercury by feeding them fish (like tuna) for 14 weeks, the level of mercury in their bloodstream goes up, as you can see in the graph below and at 0:14 inContinue reading “Say No to Fish for Five Years Before Pregnancy “
Meximelt
This healthier Meximelt copycat recipe is made with ground turkey seasoned with my homemade taco seasoning wrapped in a tortilla with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Easy and delicious! Meximelt The Meximelt has always been my favorite thing at Taco Bell since they opened in the 80s. So, naturally, I was bummed when theyContinue reading “Meximelt”
Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 6-12)
A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 6-12) I traveled with my mom this week to Florida for a family wedding and a birthday- lots of love and laughter! So much fun! I am always thankful for timeContinue reading “Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 6-12)”
Does Chewing Gum Burn Calories?
What are the effects of chewing gum on hunger and appetite? “Horace Fletcher,” proclaimed one of his obituaries in 1919, “taught the world to chew.” Also known as the “Great Masticator,” Fletcher was a health reformer who popularized the idea of chewing each mouthful more than 32 times—“once for every tooth.” It wasn’t put toContinue reading “Does Chewing Gum Burn Calories?”
Butternut Squash Lasagna (No-Noodle)
This fall butternut squash lasagna swaps pasta for butternut squash and layered with chicken sausage, tomato sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. It’s so delicious, you won’t miss the pasta! Butternut Squash Lasagna I’ve been making noodle-less zucchini lasagna for years, but now that fall is here, I wanted to try a variation with butternut. This butternut squash lasagna came outContinue reading “Butternut Squash Lasagna (No-Noodle)”
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