Michael Willis

Mediterranean Meatballs

Mediterranean Meatballs made with flavorful ground turkey meatballs served over Israeli couscous and a bright, lemony cucumber tomato salad. Make them in the air fryer or oven! Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs I love meatballs, Mediterranean flavors, and pearl couscous, so putting them all together in a one-bowl meal seemed natural. The meatballs brown beautifully in theContinue reading “Mediterranean Meatballs”

Smash Tacos

I hopped on the smashed taco trend and made these turkey smash burger tacos a little lighter than what I’ve seen on TikTok. They came out delicious! Smash Taco Recipe This six-ingredient smashed taco recipe was a hit in my house! If you have a griddle, Blackstone, or cast iron skillet, these healthy smashed tacos are aContinue reading “Smash Tacos”

What Is Orthorexia?

I trace the source and legitimacy of a disorder purporting to describe an “unhealthy obsession with healthy eating.” Orthorexia nervosa is described as “a fixation on the virtue of food or unhealthy obsession with healthy eating.” Orthorexia has been styled as a type of “self-righteous eating” or “as ‘clean eating’ by those who are involvedContinue reading “What Is Orthorexia?”

Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (June 19-25)

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. 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (June 19-25) Summer arrives this week!!! Woohoo!! Who else is excited!?! Check out my grilling recipes, salads and easy summertime desserts like my Blueberry Galette or these festive Red White and Blue FruitContinue reading “Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (June 19-25)”

Loaded Egg Muffins

Fill these easy loaded egg muffins with any combination of veggies, cheese, and meats. Perfect breakfast to make ahead for the week. Loaded Egg Muffins These healthy Loaded Egg Muffins are made with eggs, bacon, spinach, cheese, and veggies and then baked in a muffin tin. I used some of my favorite omelet ingredients, butContinue reading “Loaded Egg Muffins”

What Is the Best Diet for Diabetes?

The case for plant-based eating to reduce the burden of diabetes has never been stronger. There are all sorts of different scoring systems to rate diet quality. My favorite, for its simplicity, is the dietary phytochemical index—a fancy name for a simple concept. It’s just the percentage of your calories from whole plant foods, fromContinue reading “What Is the Best Diet for Diabetes?”

Veggie Kabobs

These colorful, fresh veggie kabobs are perfect for throwing on the grill when you need a quick side dish. So delicious and easy! Veggie Kabobs Elevate your summer grilling game with this quick and easy grilled Veggie Kabob recipe, the perfect side dish for anything you’re grilling. Bursting with colors and texture, the charred corn,Continue reading “Veggie Kabobs”

The Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Infographic

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables and a delicious way for me to tick off the “other vegetables” boxes on my Daily Dozen checklist. What has the latest research on their benefits found? What is the best way to cook them? This infographic summarizes the main takeaways and features some simple recipes. GetContinue reading “The Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Infographic”

Chipotle Chicken

This quick and easy chipotle chicken recipe is made with boneless chicken thighs (or breasts), delicious for homemade burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and more. Chipotle Chicken This Chipotle Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of smoke, spicy and savory flavors. Whether you cook them in a skillet, on a grill or grill pan, or in theContinue reading “Chipotle Chicken”

Italian Pasta Salad

Serve this delicious cold pasta salad at your next BBQ or summer party. It’s packed with colorful veggies, such as broccoli, tomatoes, and cucumbers, plus Italian favorites, like salami, cheese, pepperoncini, and olives. Italian Pasta Salad This fresh and flavorful pasta salad is one of my favorite cold pasta salads, perfect for any summer gathering. To make itContinue reading “Italian Pasta Salad”