Michael Willis

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 20-26)

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and WW points. Spring finally arrives this week! I love this season of rebirth and renewal and I’m ready to see green grass and blooms! I want to thank everyone for their kind words and excitement on my new book- Skinnytaste Simple:Continue reading “7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 20-26)”

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This classic Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is a delicious, comforting soup that can be enjoyed year-round for lunch or dinner. Broccoli Cheddar Soup Cheddar Broccoli Soup is the ultimate comfort food! I love it for lunch with a salad or half sandwich, sandwich, or for weeknight dinners as a first course. Healthier and lighter than Panera’s sinceContinue reading “Broccoli Cheddar Soup”

Can Lutein Supplements Benefit Our Brain Function?

Avocados, greens, and lutein and zeaxanthin supplements are put to the test for improving cognitive function. Dark green leafy vegetables are packed with a brain antioxidant called lutein, so increasing our greens intake “could be an important public health strategy for reducing the risk of visual or cognitive impairment.” Lutein is the dominant dietary pigmentContinue reading “Can Lutein Supplements Benefit Our Brain Function?”

Baked Salmon Cakes

These healthy baked salmon cakes are perfect as an appetizer with my zesty avocado dressing, or make it a meal with salad, roasted veggies or rice on the side. A great way to use up leftover salmon! Baked Salmon Cakes These baked salmon cakes are so easy to make and such a great appetizer forContinue reading “Baked Salmon Cakes”

Classic Chicken Salad

My quick and easy, classic chicken salad recipe made healthier and lighter to make the perfect homemade chicken salad sandwich. The perfect cold lunch for meal prep! Easy Chicken Salad Recipe This Classic Chicken Salad recipe, made with simple ingredients is perfect for make-ahead lunches. There’s so many ways to eat it, like as aContinue reading “Classic Chicken Salad”

Classic Chicken Salad

Fight Aging with Brain-Healthy Foods

What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? “An extensive [scientific] literature describes the positive impact of dietary phytochemicals [plant compounds] on overall health and longevity…However, it is now becoming clear that the consumption of diets rich in phytochemicals can influence neuro-inflammation”—that is, brain inflammation—“and mediate the activation ofContinue reading “Fight Aging with Brain-Healthy Foods”

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Sweet Potato

Inspired by my Shepherd’s Pie, I made an easy and healthy, stuffed sweet potato topped with ground turkey shepherds pie filling – it came out great! Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Sweet Potato Shepherd’s pies are typically made with lamb, but this loaded baked sweet potato inspired by the pie is made with leaner ground turkey.Continue reading “Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Sweet Potato”

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 13-19)

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and WW points. I hope you all have seen my exciting news this week!!! I am so proud to present my newest cookbook- Skinnytaste Simple: Easy, Healthy recipes with 7 Ingredients or Fewer, which you can preorder here on Amazon. I hopeContinue reading “7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 13-19)”

Linguini and Shrimp Fra Diavolo

You’ll love this spicy, Italian-American Shrimp dish served over linguini, perfect for seafood lovers! Linguini and Shrimp Fra Diavolo Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a classic Italian-American seafood dish that’s perfect for spice lovers. This recipe combines succulent shrimp with a bold and spicy tomato sauce, served over a bed of linguini. It’s easy to makeContinue reading “Linguini and Shrimp Fra Diavolo”