Michael Willis

Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping

This lightened-up Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole with roasted, mashed sweet potatoes and a praline topping is a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish. Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole This healthy sweet potato casserole has all the wonderful Thanksgiving flavors you crave for the holiday table. It’s a lighter version of the classic recipe with a layer of creamy,Continue reading “Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping”

Roasted Butternut Squash with Onions, Bacon, and Parmesan

Roasted Butternut Squash with Red Onions, Bacon, and Parmesan is made all in one sheet pan! An easy fall or winter side dish. Butternut Squash with Onions, Bacon, Parmesan Roasted butternut squash screams fall, and I frequently cook with it this time of year. Roasting butternut squash and onions brings out their sweetness. The caramelizedContinue reading “Roasted Butternut Squash with Onions, Bacon, and Parmesan”

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are creamy and much lighter than traditional mashed potatoes, and taste so darn good! The perfect side dish at any holiday. Garlic Mashed Potatoes These easy garlic mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for filet mignon, air fryer steak, or serve this at your Thanksgiving table with your DryContinue reading “Garlic Mashed Potatoes”

Does Smoking Cannabis Cause Lung Cancer?

On a puff-by-puff basis, cannabis smoke deposits four times more tar in the lungs than tobacco, but does that translate into increased cancer risk? Does Marijuana Cause Lung Cancer? As I discuss in my video, “there are at least 33 carcinogens in marijuana smoke,” including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are products of combustion. They areContinue reading “Does Smoking Cannabis Cause Lung Cancer?”

High-Protein Enchilada Scrambled Eggs

Whip up these 5-minute Enchilada Scrambled Eggs, they’re a high-protein, high-fiber breakfast that’s quick and delicious! Plus, they’re low-carb, gluten-free, and vegetarian. High-Protein Enchilada Scrambled Eggs I’ve been making these fluffy scrambled eggs often because I try to eat at least one small avocado per day for the health benefits and fiber. But I amContinue reading “High-Protein Enchilada Scrambled Eggs”

Creamy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup (Vegan and Dairy Free)

This healthy roasted acorn squash soup recipe made creamy with cashews – a great holiday side or vegetarian main – is dairy-free and vegan and absolutely delicious. Roasted Acorn Squash Soup There’s no cream in this creamy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup. Instead, I puree the roasted squash with cashews to make this dairy-free soup. PureeingContinue reading “Creamy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup (Vegan and Dairy Free)”

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 14-20)

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 Celebrating Friendsgiving? While obviously not an “official” holiday, it is a meal spent with friends and celebratedContinue reading “7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 14-20)”

Lightened Up Green Bean Casserole

This holiday season enjoy a lighter, healthier version of the classic green bean casserole recipe made from scratch with no canned soup. Green Bean Casserole You will love this modern take on the classic! The perfect side dish to accompany your Thanksgiving Turkey along with all the fixins like Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, StuffingContinue reading “Lightened Up Green Bean Casserole”

Dairy-Free Heavy Cream

This Dairy-Free Heavy Cream recipe, made with whole raw cashews, lemon, salt and vinegar is the perfect replacement for cream in soups, sauces and more! Dairy-Free Heavy Cream If you need a dairy-free heavy cream replacement, this cashew based cream is delicious! Pureed raw cashews make a wonderful dairy-free replacement to cream or sour creamContinue reading “Dairy-Free Heavy Cream”

Coffee Benefits Blocked by Adding Milk?

I open my video Does Adding Milk Block the Benefits of Coffee? with a graph from a study of mortality versus coffee consumption that suggests coffee drinkers live longer than non-coffee drinkers. Why might that be? Coffee may have beneficial effects on “inflammation, lung function, insulin sensitivity, and depression,” perhaps due in part to aContinue reading “Coffee Benefits Blocked by Adding Milk?”