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 (July 31-August 6) It’s the perfect time of year to think about meal prep as summer activities die down and Skinnytaste Meal Prep is the perfect cookbook to help you save time,Continue reading “Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (July 31-August 6)”
Author Archives: Michael Willis
Cannabis and Pesticides
The biggest barrier to reducing toxic pesticides in cannabis is, not surprisingly, the cannabis industry itself. California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana. When labs started reporting they were finding high levels of pesticide residues, the Los Angeles city government “covertly acquired and then tested three medical cannabis samples available to patients throughContinue reading “Cannabis and Pesticides”
Chicken Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken Eggplant Parmesan is made with breaded, air-fried (or baked) chicken breast and topped with a simple eggplant marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella. It’s high in protein and delicious! Chicken Eggplant Parmesan This easy Chicken Eggplant Parmesan is a fun spin on my Chicken Parmesan recipe. I wanted to incorporate eggplant since it’s in seasonContinue reading “Chicken Eggplant Parmesan”
Air Fryer Asian Meatballs
Air Fryer Asian Meatballs made with ground turkey, rice and edamame is a healthy dinner idea or lunch and great for meal prep! Air Fryer Asian Meatballs Cooking meatballs in the air fryer is perfect for those summer days when you don’t want to turn on your oven or stove. These easy Air Fryer Asian MeatballsContinue reading “Air Fryer Asian Meatballs”
Is the Cyanide in Flaxseed Harmful?
In a worst-case scenario, how much flaxseed is too much? Flaxseed packs “a nutritional punch,” and, as I discuss in my video Should We Be Concerned About the Cyanide from Flaxseed?, the “release of hydrogen cyanide from flaxseed…[is] below toxic lethal dose.” Well, I should hope so! Back-of-the-envelope type calculations have led industry-funded scientists toContinue reading “Is the Cyanide in Flaxseed Harmful? “
Gazpacho
Gazpacho, a chilled soup made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, is a delicious way to stay cool and hydrated during the hot summer months. Easy Gazpacho Recipe This basic gazpacho recipe includes ripe heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, shallots, olive oil, and vinegar. The vegetables are raw, emphasizing the freshness of theContinue reading “Gazpacho”
Zucchini Pancakes
Like potato pancakes but with fewer carbs, these savory Zucchini Pancakes are the perfect side dish with grilled chicken or steak. Zucchini Pancakes My garden is always overflowing with zucchini this time of year. One of the best ways to use them is to make these easy Zucchini Pancakes. The batter is simple to whipContinue reading “Zucchini Pancakes”
Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (July 24-30)
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 (July 24-30) Not much says summer like a ripe, juice peach! Peak season for peaches is July and August so make sure to get some and try my Grilled Peaches with HoneyContinue reading “Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (July 24-30)”
Is the Cyanide in Flaxseeds Destroyed by Cooking?
My Daily Dozen recommends at least one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds a day, but what’s this about cyanide? Sweden’s dietary guidelines are pioneering in many ways. For example, they encourage people to decrease their climate impact by choosing more plant-based foods, which tend to produce far fewer greenhouse gas emissions, which “is why it’s importantContinue reading “Is the Cyanide in Flaxseeds Destroyed by Cooking? “
Corn Salsa
This easy corn salsa made with lime, cilantro, and tomatoes is perfect with chips or served over your favorite tacos or burrito bowls! Corn Salsa This recipe was inspired by Chipotle’s corn salsa. I always get a chicken burrito bowl with corn salsa and love it so much that I had to recreate it. It’sContinue reading “Corn Salsa”
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