Michael Willis

Garlic-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Garlic-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and easy stir-fry with chicken breast, bok choy, red onion, peanuts and basil. Garlic-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry Ginger, soy sauce, garlic, and chili paste turn boring chicken breast into a delicious main dish that’s just right for dinner or lunch the next day. It’s perfect on its own or withContinue reading “Garlic-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry”

Blueberries to Benefit Mood and Mobility

The consumption of berries can enhance “beneficial signaling in the brain.” Plant foods are our primary source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, but some plant foods may be better than others. As I’ve explored before, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed us that one cup of blueberries a day can improve cognition among older adults,Continue reading “Blueberries to Benefit Mood and Mobility”

Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, Stove)

This creamy, Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage and Kale is a hearty, gluten-free, dairy-free soup you’ll want to add to your soup rotation! Slow Cooker, Instant Pot or Stove Top directions! Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage and Kale This is like a healthy spin on a Zuppa Toscana and it’s so good! Blending a cupContinue reading “Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, Stove)”

Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket

Mini Bagel Dogs, or Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket, make a great game day appetizer or kid-friendly after- school snack! Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket Pigs in a Blanket are a party favorite. This Mini Bagel Dog recipe is my Skinnytaste spinoff, made lighter and healthier by substituting turkey dogs and my GreekContinue reading “Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket”

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 7-13)

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 I’ve got a meatless Monday dinner entrée posted this week, check out other vegetarian options like myContinue reading “7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 7-13)”

The Link Between Chicken Consumption and Urinary Tract Infections

Only about one in four people have heard of Campylobacter, compared to 90 percent who are familiar with Salmonella. “Although the incidence of these two…gastrointestinal infections is amazingly high,” infecting more than a million Americans every year, “it is even outranked by the incidence of infection caused by extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC)”—a bug evenContinue reading “The Link Between Chicken Consumption and Urinary Tract Infections”

Garlic Butter Mushrooms

These umami-loaded Garlic Butter Mushrooms are done in under 15 minutes. A low-carb, low-calorie side dish that’s quick and easy and pairs well with just about anything. Garlic Butter Mushrooms Sautéing mushrooms in butter creates a rich, caramelized, umami-loaded side that’s out of this world. My family loves them and I love how easy theyContinue reading “Garlic Butter Mushrooms”

Treating Psoriasis with Aloe Vera

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that affects about one in 40 people, making it “one of the most frequent chronic skin diseases worldwide.” There are a lot of different drugs for it, some of which cost more than $100,000 a year to get a response. There are cheaper ones, like cyclosporine, but theyContinue reading “Treating Psoriasis with Aloe Vera”

Healing Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup (GF, DF)

Chicken soup is good for the soul, and this healthy bowl of Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup is a delicious, anti-inflammatory soup. It’s loaded with vegetables, chicken, and rice noodles. Healing Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup I had a stomach bug a few weeks ago, and this soup was exactly what I craved. Why is chicken noodle soupContinue reading “Healing Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup (GF, DF)”

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

This cozy Apple Pie Overnight Oats recipe with apples, cinnamon, maple syrup, oats, chia seeds and walnuts, tastes just like apple pie! Apple Pie Overnight Oats I’ve been making overnight oats for years. They’re healthy and full of fiber (10 grams!) which will keep you full for hours. This apple pie version is not justContinue reading “Apple Pie Overnight Oats”