Michael Willis

Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Bean

This quick and easy Ground Turkey Skillet with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and tomatoes is perfect for meal prep. So filling and flavorful! Skillet Turkey, Sweet Potatoes and Beans This dairy-free, gluten-free winter skillet recipe is a variation of my summer ground turkey skillet but with sweet potatoes, and it has the perfect blendContinue reading “Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Bean”

Testing Greens and Beets, Two of the Best Brain Foods

Cocoa and nitrite-rich vegetables, such as leafy greens and beets, are put to the test for cognitive function. “The production of NO in the brain and its role in the control of neuronal [nerve] functions has been comprehensively investigated in animals studies.” NO, or nitric oxide, is the “open sesame” molecule that dilates our bloodContinue reading “Testing Greens and Beets, Two of the Best Brain Foods”

Avgolemono Chicken and Rice Soup

You’ll love this delicious, silky Greek Avgolemono soup filled with chicken, rice and dill with a lemon-egg sauce. Delish! Avgolemono Chicken and Rice Soup Avgolemono refers to the classic Greek sauce of egg, lemon, and broth, which enriches and brightens countless dishes. This made from scratch soup has all the coziness of a chicken noodleContinue reading “Avgolemono Chicken and Rice Soup”

Broccoli Salad

Delicious Broccoli Salad made with bacon, sunflower seeds, red onion, and goat cheese mixed with a creamy Greek yogurt-mayo sauce. So good!! Broccoli Salad Here’s a great way to get a cup of veggies into your meal, serve this Broccoli Salad as a side with a sandwich, burger, or your favorite protein. It’s perfect asContinue reading “Broccoli Salad”

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Jan 23-29)

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and links to WW recipe builder to get your personal points. 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan Hey guys! I just wanted to let everyone know that we have been working on a newContinue reading “7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Jan 23-29)”

Braised Kale with Pancetta

Braised Kale with pancetta, garlic, and onion, a healthy side dish to pair with any protein, is a tasty way to eat your greens! Braised Kale with Pancetta This simple kale recipe with seven ingredients is so delicious. Pancetta gives the kale flavor, while a splash of vinegar adds a touch of acid that worksContinue reading “Braised Kale with Pancetta”

Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!

We just re-launched the Daily Dozen Challenge to help more people discover how easy it is to fit some of the healthiest of healthy foods into their meals. Join us on social media and show us how you Do the Dozen. Plan: Pick a day to eat the Daily Dozen. Download our free Daily DozenContinue reading “Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!”

White Bean Scampi with Linguine

This white bean scampi served over whole-wheat linguine provides a high-fiber, vegetarian alternative to shrimp scampi. White Bean Scampi with Linguine This vegetarian entrée channels all the flavors of a classic shrimp scampi but leans on mild, creamy cannellini beans, a naturally fat-free protein packed with fiber to keep you fuller longer. White wine andContinue reading “White Bean Scampi with Linguine”

Testing Berries and Nuts, Two of the Best Brain Foods

Randomized controlled studies put nuts, berries, and grape juice to the test for cognitive function. When you read articles in Alzheimer’s disease journals about eating more berries to reduce cognitive decline in the elderly, the authors are talking about observational studies, like the Harvard Nurses’ Health Study that showed that berry intake appears to delayContinue reading “Testing Berries and Nuts, Two of the Best Brain Foods”

Borscht

Enjoy a bowl of this vegetarian borscht soup with a big hunk of rye bread and butter or a nice, green salad on the side. Borscht This meatless Borscht recipe is a gorgeous red color and so delicious. Some versions of traditional borscht have meat, but I didn’t put any in, so it can beContinue reading “Borscht”