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Beneficial bacteria & balanced blood sugar are two huge factors for mitigating anxiety. Here are some examples of what I eat in a day for anxiety management! Anxiety has long been something I’ve dealt with in my life. With two drug addicts for parents, I’m not sure if it was clinical anxiety or just good sense. Either way, I’ve spent the last several (maybe ten?) years delving into every topic imaginable trying to overcome it. I now know that diet is one of the most critical factors so today I’m sharing what I eat in a day for anxiety management. I’ve written a lot about anxiety over the years (you can check out those articles here). It’s something I’ve struggled with on and off and I’m finally at a place where I feel like I’ve overcome it. I’ve overcome it in the sense that while it will never be completely…

I’ve been more relaxed about meal planning this summer but this week felt like a good time to start again! Check out my free summer meal plan below! This summer has been amazing. I’m growing a lot of veggies in my backyard and getting fresh produce from the farmers market every week. I absolutely love summer. One of my favorite things to do is grill a bunch of fresh food for my family and hang out on our back deck. It’s just such an amazing season. Interestingly enough, I’m being a bit more lax about food lately. In the past I’ve been on very low carb, healing protocols due to gut issues. But I never really felt better. Now, I’m eating white rice if I want it. I’m not stressing over having a cookie with my son. And I’m not beating myself up over that extra glass of wine at…

This is the best summer salad – it’s full of delicious, fresh summer produce. It’s healthy, gluten-free and so easy to make! Try it for your next cookout! Summer is my absolute favorite season. I love the warm weather, the long days, the beach and best of all: summer veggies! I have a big garden in my backyard and go to the farmers market in my neighborhood every Saturday. Whatever I don’t grow myself, I get from local farmers. I swear, these cherry tomatoes are so sweet they’re basically candy. This is my first year growing lettuce and it’s the easiest thing I’ve ever grown. I cut it, eat it, and a few days later there’s more. It’s so easy and fresh – I love it. Every year I also grow a ton of basil. I use it all summer long, then dry it for winter. It has a much…

These chicken and veggie kabobs are paleo, gluten-free, keto and low-carb. They take a bit of prep but are quick to cook and leave next to no mess because you’re just grilling them! Such a perfect recipe for summertime. These are the skewers I made for Father’s Day. I used herbs from my garden and they came out SO well. I’ve actually never cooked chicken and veggies together, but it worked out perfectly. These skewers were SO super simple and my husband loved them. I served them with my fancy caprese salad and some rice based spaghetti. They are the perfect summer grilling recipe! It’s a healthy dinner and the leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day. Pesto Chicken and Veggie Kabobs 2 chicken breasts2 orange or yellow bell pepper1 large red onion1/2 cup basil leaves1/3 cup olive oil1 large garlic clove1/4 cup parsley leaves6 metal or wooden skewers…

This fancy caprese salad is gluten-free, low carb, super easy to make and such a crowd pleaser. Try it for your next cookout or dinner party! I made this fancy caprese salad for our Father’s Day dinner. We had gone to a nice brunch earlier in the day and Scott actually told me this meal was better. I made this salad, spaghetti with homemade sauce (his favorite) and grilled chicken and veggie skewers. I have to admit, it was a damn good dinner. I prefer using buffalo mozzarella because not only is it incredibly creamy, it’s easier to digest than cow’s milk. I don’t have a dairy allergy, but with being celiac, I do have a more sensitive digestive system. I actually gave up dairy for close to a year when I was pregnant and then nursing my son (he had terrible reflux). I thought it might also help my…

This Greek chicken and rice bowl is gluten-free with a paleo and keto option, easy to throw together and incredibly delicious. It’s perfect for dinner or you can meal prep it to have lunch throughout the week! This Greek Chicken and Rice Bowl recipe is great for easy meal prep and midweek work lunches! So we live in walking distance of Cava. If you’re not familiar with Cava, it’s like a Mediterranean/Greek Chipotle. And it’s AWESOME. But ya know, it costs money and they probably use industrialized oils to cook their food. That’s the thing about eating out – you never know the ingredients. So instead of spending my hard earned money on less than stellar ingredients, I decided to make my own version of their Greek chicken and rice bowl. Why you’ll love this recipe: Paleo Greek chicken and rice bowl is an awesome recipe for your healthy meal…

Serve these healthy salmon cakes alongside some leafy greens for a light meal that is keto, low carb, grain-free and gluten-free! The other day I was in my kitchen; I had opened the refrigerator door about 17 times to hopefully inspire some dinner inspiration. I kept looking but all I saw was eggs, random veggies and some cold leftover chicken. I wasn’t feeling it. So then I walked over to my pantry and opened it about 28 times, hoping that something would catch my eye and inspiration would strike. Am I the only one who does this? Who opens up their fridge and pantry 85 times, hoping something will appear or I somehow overlooked something amazing? Well, this time it actually happened. The lowly can of wild salmon. $3.99 at Trader Joe’s. Full of omega-3s, vitamin D, calcium. And cheap as hell. Why you’ll love these healthy salmon cakes: I…

Let me share a shocking statistic with you: 50% of people aged 85 and over will develop dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and there’s no cure for it. Prevention is the most impactful way to avoid developing these diseases. In fact, prevention is the best way to avoid developing not just these diseases, but all diseases in general. There are several steps we can take to ensure our life-long health. This is incredibly close to my heart so I want to share ten ways to prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s. My happiest memory growing up was sitting on the floor of my grandmother’s apartment on a sunny day watching TV as she made food in the kitchen. Her apartment was the only place I felt safe and at ease and like I could just be myself. This was before she moved in with us, and her home was my respite. It…