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Blog November 13, 2015

Paleo Meal Planning: How I Make 15+ Meals For The Week In Two Hours

I have a bit of a weekly ritual. Every Thursday I plan out our meals for the week ahead, every Friday I grocery shop, and every Sunday I take two hours to prepare the majority of the food for that week. You know that saying, ‘It’s only effort until it’s habit’? That especially applies here. Planning ahead not only saves you a ton of money, it makes it easier to grocery shop, easier to plan your meals and easier to maintain your health. It’s much more difficult to walk into the grocery store, guess what you should buy, hope it’s healthy and have no actual plan. And let’s face it, you might just walk out with a bag of gluten-free Oreo imposters, a tub of guacamole and a bag of chips (I’ve literally done this before). To help you out, feel free to copy and paste my simple weekly meal…

Blog November 5, 2015

Paleo Honey Sriracha Chicken

Who loves sriracha? How about Sriracha Chicken? I saw the recipe for sriracha chicken floating around Pinterest and like most of the meals I make, I decide I can make them healthier but still taste really good. Because why not? I like to think I’m getting pretty good at that. Especially Chinese food. Because I haven’t had Chinese food in about five years, and I freaking love it. What recipe would you like to see next from me? Let me know in the comments! Paleo Honey Sriracha Chicken This easy sweet and spicy Paleo Honey Sriracha Chicken is a meal I cook whenever I crave Chinese take-out but want to keep things healthy. Serve it over white rice or cauliflower rice for a quick and simple low-carb dinner! 3 chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces)1 cup tapioca flour4 tbsp unflavored coconut oilFor the sauce1 tbsp butter3 tbsp coconut aminos2 tbsp…

Blog November 4, 2015

Paleo Bang Bang Shrimp

So apparently this is a dish from Bonefish Grill. Admittedly I’ve never been there, but I’ve seen this recipe floating around Pinterest for years. It always looked really, really good but was coated in cornstarch and tossed in rancid vegetable oil mayo, which just sounded gross to me. And then I thought, I can just make paleo bang bang shrimp. No cornstarch, no sketchy ingredients and no heart attack inducing vegetable oils. Paleo Bang Bang Shrimp This is my healthy take on paleo bang bang shrimp. No cornstarch, no sketchy ingredients and no heart attack inducing vegetable oils. 1 lb wild shrimp1/2 cup tapioca flour3 tbsp unflavored coconut oil1/2 cup healthy mayosriracha (as much as you like, I added about 4 tbsp because I love spice) Heat the coconut oil over medium to medium high.Coat each shrimp in tapioca flour.Fry each shrimp until crispy on each side.In a separate bowl,…

Blog November 3, 2015

Arugula, Tomato & Burrata on Paleo Pizza Crust

I kid you not, this is the most legit paleo and grain-free pizza crust I’ve ever tried (not just the most legit pizza crust I’ve ever made – the most legit paleo crust I’ve ever tried). You can hold it like an actual pizza without it being a floppy mess, it stands up to a ton of toppings and it’s a bit chewy. And you can use this paleo pizza crust for any kind of pizza after this! I topped it with garlic and olive oil, then added arugula, roasted tomatoes and burrata. But my favorite way to eat it is with pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella and a ton of mushrooms (my favorite topping ever). Load it up with your favorites for a healthy pizza night! The recipe is actually pretty simple and it’s easy to make. Here’s what the dough looked like: Here’s what it looked like spread out…

Blog October 29, 2015

Buttery Maple Glazed Carrots

Buttery Maple Glazed Carrots are an easy healthy paleo side dish and seriously the best carrots you will ever eat! Make them as a simple side for a Sunday roast or Thanksgiving Turkey! Buttery Maple Glazed Carrots – the best-tasting carrots you’ll ever put in your mouth. Seriously. I can’t exaggerate about this. These Buttery Maple Glazed Carrots are the bomb. And I know carrots! I’m one of those people that tries very hard to make vegetables delicious. Because if they’re not, how are we all going to eat them regularly? So after a lot of experimentation, I came up with the easy recipe for these buttery maple glazed carrots. It has all the savory goodness of a lot of fall recipes, with a sweet edge. If you want a different way to look at veggies, this one’s for you. Why Maple Glazed Carrots will be your new favorite side…

Beef October 28, 2015

Easy, Healthy Chili Recipe

An easy, healthy chili recipe made with grass-fed ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, bone broth and chili powder for some extra heat! This gluten-free and paleo chili recipe works for both stove top and crockpot! This One-Pot Chili Recipe is the perfect addition to your meal prep routine! I’ve been craving chili like a madwoman for two weeks now, and only recently finally pulled all the ingredients together to make it. OMG it was so good! Hearty, umami-packed, a bit smoky and slightly spicy from the added chipotle chili powder! A hearty homecooked comfort food meal that you can enjoy any night of the week. Make sure to cook a huge pot – this healthy chili actually tasted better a day or two after cooking so go all out. It also freezes really well. Why you will love this easy healthy chili recipe: It is packed with lean protein from…

Blog October 27, 2015

Greek Shrimp Salad

Each week I make a big batch of food for Scott’s lunches. It makes my life easier and ensures that he’s not going to Chipotle every single day. Don’t get me wrong, I love Chipotle and it isn’t unhealthy, but it’s definitely cheaper to bring food from home. I mixed this up in a big bowl and portioned it out for individual lunches. It tastes great and is super healthy. Try it! Paleo Greek Shrimp Salad This Chipotle Copycat Healthy Greek Shrimp Salad Recipe is the healthiest meal prep lunch salad ever! Paleo, Gluten-free and so much healthier and better than from the chain restaurant 3 cups shrimp (cooked, boiled, cool, dry)1 cucumber (diced)1/2 red onion (diced)2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)1 green onion (diced feta (as much as you like! I used about 5 tbsp))1/2 cup olive oildill salt and pepper Combine all ingredients and toss together.Let it sit for…

Blog October 23, 2015

Paleo Banana Nut Muffins

This recipe is a really good way to make your house smell amazing. Paleo Banana Nut Muffins Try my easy recipe for Paleo Banana Nut Muffins! Your house will smell amazing while these are baking! They make for the best healthy sweet on-the-go breakfast or quick afternoon treat! 1 big banana4 eggs1/3 cup coconut sugar4 tbsp coconut flour1/3 cup milk1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 tsp cinnamonTopping: 3 tbsp butter2 tbsp coconut sugar1 tsp cinnamonpecans Heat the oven to 375.Combine all of the muffin ingredients in a blender until smooth.Pour into lined baking cups.Then, melt the butter, coconut sugar and cinnamon until melted.Pour over each muffin.Top with pecans.Bake for about 20 minutes. For extra sweetness and moisture, make sure to pick a ripe banana.

Blog October 22, 2015

Ten Minute Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Sometimes, I realize that I’ve worked for four hours straight and I missed lunch and I’m starving. It’s usually at this point I seriously consider downing an entire bag of coconut oil potato chips. Which, let’s be honest – has happened. But it’s way healthier to whip up these ten-minute chicken lettuce wraps and it’s honestly ready in under ten minutes. It barely takes any time at all and they taste awesome. Ten Minute Chicken Lettuce Wraps Ten Minute Chicken Lettuce Wraps – this is such an easy gluten-free and paleo recipe that’s perfect for lunch or dinner! 2 cups ground chicken1 tbsp olive oil (coconut oil or butter)1/2 onion (diced)2 tbsp coconut aminos1 tsp sesame oil1/2 teaspoon fish sauce1 tsp sriracha1/2 tsp raw or powdered ginger3 garlic cloves (minced)Lettuce leaves Melt your fat of choice over medium heat.Add the onion.Once soft, add the chickenWhen cooked through, add the rest of…

Blog October 20, 2015

I’m a holistic nutritionist. Here’s what I eat in a day.

I recently stumbled across an article in which a nutritionist shared everything she ate in a day. To put it lightly, I was shocked at her diet. Furthermore, I was shocked that she landed a book deal, advising other people to eat in a similar fashion. I don’t want to bash her or her choices, but I find it incredibly disconcerting when industry professionals promote extremely unhealthy eating habits to people who really don’t know better. Majority of people assume that credentials automatically make a person knowledgeable, a person they can trust, an expert in that specific field. When, unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Since that article popped up, I’ve seen several other nutritionists, registered dietitians and health coaches share their eating habits. Some were good examples, some weren’t so good. And honestly, I even messed up this day of eating a little bit (I’m always forgetting to thaw things). But I decided…