Michael Willis

Do the Oxalates in Spinach Cause Kidney Stones?

Even though dietary oxalates may have a limited effect on the risk of kidney stones in most people, there are some predisposing factors that can put anyone at risk. Kidney stones affect as many as one in ten people in their lifetime and can cause excruciating pain. (It makes me cross my legs just thinkingContinue reading “Do the Oxalates in Spinach Cause Kidney Stones? “

Chicken Nuggets

These picky-kid-approved, healthy Chicken Nuggets made with ground chicken are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Better than fast-food and even have hidden veggies inside! Best Chicken Nuggets My sister-in-law and I set out to make a knock-off chicken nugget for my picky niece, and she loved these (and so did theContinue reading “Chicken Nuggets”

Classic Egg Salad

This easy egg salad recipe is the perfect make-ahead dish for breakfast on toast, for lunch in a wrap, lettuce wrap, over salad or a slice of bread. Sometimes I just eat it with a spoon right out of the fridge! Best Egg Salad Recipe I meal prep a batch of this egg salad practicallyContinue reading “Classic Egg Salad”

Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins made lighter by swapping out butter for pumpkin puree – loaded with chocolate chips in every bite! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Even if it’s still warm out, these mini pumpkin muffins will get you in the Fall spirit and they are perfect for breakfast with a Skinny Pumpkin Latte orContinue reading “Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins”

14 Healthy Cottage Cheese Recipes

These 14 healthy cottage cheese recipes are easy to make that are high in protein and are super good for you. Cottage Cheese Recipes Cottage cheese is an underrated ingredient. Most people don’t realize how delicious it is or how many ways you can use it in recipes. You can eat it plain, make cottageContinue reading “14 Healthy Cottage Cheese Recipes”

Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Sept 11-17)

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 (Sept 11-17) Thank you to everyone who has preordered my new cookbook Skinnytaste Simple, which has delicious, healthy recipes with 7 ingredients or less! I am so excited to announce that I’ll beContinue reading “Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Sept 11-17)”

Banana Bread

When I have ripe bananas on my counter, I always crave this moist banana bread recipe made healthier with applesauce in place of butter. Best Banana Bread Recipe With overripe bananas, applesauce, and vanilla extract, this classic banana bread is soft, flavorful, and incredibly moist. I tested this recipe a dozen times to make theContinue reading “Banana Bread”

Preorder How Not to Age Today

I’m thrilled to announce that preorders are now open for How Not to Age, my new book coming out in December after three years in the making. There was so much juicy research on the many aspects of aging and longevity—more than 13,000 citations’ worth!—that I couldn’t even fit it all in. So, throughout theContinue reading “Preorder How Not to Age Today”

Cinnamon-Raisin Overnight Oats

Easy Cinnamon-Raisin Overnight Oats are the perfect high-fiber, make-ahead, healthy weekday breakfast! No cooking required! Vegan Cinnamon-Raisin Overnight Oats I made this Cinnamon-Raisin Overnight Oats recipe for my brother, and now he’s hooked! It’s a heart-healthy, high-fiber breakfast that is easy to make and perfect to eat on the go. To increase the fiber IContinue reading “Cinnamon-Raisin Overnight Oats”

Orange Chicken

Sweet, spicy and flavorful – this makeover Orange Chicken is a lighter and healthier version of the popular Chinese fast-food take-out dish Orange Chicken Makeover I love taking popular fast food dishes like this Orange Chicken and making them over! You have so much more control of what you’re consuming when you cook your ownContinue reading “Orange Chicken”