Michael Willis

Mushroom Toast

Mushroom Toast with labneh or cream cheese served on sourdough toast is a fast and easy breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Mushrooms on Toast There’s something uniquely satisfying about the rich, earthy flavors of mushrooms. When paired with the crisp, comforting texture of toasted bread, it creates a culinary experience that’s both simple and sublime. UseContinue reading “Mushroom Toast”

Flavonoid Benefits from Apple Peels

Peeled apples are pitted head-to-head against unpeeled apples (and spinach) in a test of artery function. Regularly eating apples may contribute to a lower risk of dying prematurely. “Moderate apple consumption,” meaning one or two apples a week, “was associated with a 20% lower risk of all-cause mortality”—that is, dying from all causes put together—“whereasContinue reading “Flavonoid Benefits from Apple Peels “

Everything You Need to Organize Your Pantry

My secret to healthy cooking starts with a well-organized pantry — because if you can see all the nutritious ingredients you have to cook with, the inspiration for filling and flavorful meals will come much more easily. With the help of a few simple tools and gadgets, you can transform your kitchen pantry in noContinue reading “Everything You Need to Organize Your Pantry”

Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Jan 15-21)

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 (Jan 15-21) Cold weather calls for warm comfort food! Lasagna Soup, this Lighter Baked Macaroni and Cheese or my favorite- Pollo Guisado are all sure to hit the spot! Want something warmContinue reading “Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Jan 15-21)”

33 Easy Low Carb Dinner Ideas

These Low Carb Dinner Ideas range from perfectly juicy and tender steak and chicken to salmon, shrimp, and more. But they all have two things in common – they’re low on carbs and easy to make! The Best Low Carb Dinner Ideas Whether you follow a keto or high protein diet or are just tryingContinue reading “33 Easy Low Carb Dinner Ideas”

Any Pitfalls with Restricting Calories?

How may we preserve bone and mass on a low-calorie diet? One of the most consistent benefits of calorie restriction is that blood pressure improves in as little as one or two weeks. Blood pressure may even be normalized in a matter of weeks and blood pressure pills discontinued. Unfortunately, this can work aContinue reading “Any Pitfalls with Restricting Calories? “

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

These crispy baked chicken thighs are always on rotation in my house, my go-to easy weeknight meal loaded with flavor and so juicy inside! Baked Chicken Thighs Whenever I need to whip up a quick family-friendly dinner, I make baked chicken thighs. I usually marinate them the night before for extra flavor, which is alsoContinue reading “Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs”

BBQ Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer

The kids will love these crispy air-fried BBQ chicken tenders breaded and dunked in a sweet, fiery BBQ sauce! Serve them with some corn on the cob or a big salad. Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders If you love your air fryer as much as I do, you’ll love this easy chicken recipe! I madeContinue reading “BBQ Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer”

Restricting Calories for Longevity?

Though a bane for dieters, a slower metabolism may actually be a good thing. We’ve known for more than a century that calorie restriction can increase the lifespan of animals, and metabolic slowdown may be the mechanism. That could be why the tortoise lives ten times longer than the hare. Rabbits can live for 10Continue reading “Restricting Calories for Longevity? “

Free Skinnytaste Simple High-Protein Meal Plan

Kick off your 2024 health goals and download this FREE Skinnytaste Simple 4-Week High Protein Meal Plan! The Meal Plan comes with breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner recipe suggestions and macros from the Skinnytaste Simple Cookbook and website. If you have my latest cookbook, I just wanted to give this to you for free, as a thank you!! AboutContinue reading “Free Skinnytaste Simple High-Protein Meal Plan”