Very simple yet flavorful MOTD here for you all. This dish was a pleasure to prepare and enjoy because roasting is my favorite way to enjoy potatoes and sweet potatoes are my favorite potatoes. With respect to roasting, I’ve found that it is the healthiest and most delicious way to enjoy potatoes (and many other … More Cheddar Roasted Sweet Potatoes
My love for brunch is unparalleled by my love for any other meal. I’m sure others share this sentiment, but I wonder if they love brunch for the same reasons I do. What’s there to love about brunch? you ask? Oh let me tell you! The reasons for brunch’s superiority can be broken down into … More Brunch Done Right- Avocado Salmon Burger
Piled chopped spinach and broccoli on to transform a plain, thin-crust, frozen pizza into an easy nutrition-packed lunch. Given my love of pizza, I’ll probably try to make my own crust and sauce someday soon. I already have leads on the crust recipe. Until then, I hope you enjoy the visuals of the broccoli, spinach … More Semi-Homemade Pizza
If you’re ever in need of a light breakfast, you can’t get any easier than fruit with a side of toast. For a more filling, but still easy meal, I like to add a healthy half serving of nut butter, fiber-rich bread, and an egg (not pictured). Below you’ll see a chocolate looking spread reminiscent … More Homemade Nutella Spread, Lavash Bread and Fresh Fruit
The 4 weeks I spent developing Nutrition systems were incredibly rewarding. I now make healthy decisions with minimal effort. In fact, I’ve been enjoying the challenge of finding delicious meals that are also healthy. I’m more in tune with my body’s nutritional needs and can separate those needs from my emotional cravings. I indulge when I … More Week 5: Goodbye Nutrition, Hello Beauty!
I used to despise salads with all my heart. Really, I turned my nose at those classics side salads you typically get at restaurants (I thought they were a waste of plate space). It wasn’t until I began working full-time that I realized how misguided my hatred was. You see, salads are simply suffering from poor … More Salad: A Lazy Girl’s Best Friend
I’ve got another easy dinner here for you all–grilled chicken salad with cheddar-yogurt biscuits. Noms all around. If you happen to try this for dinner, I’d love to hear about it! Let me know with a comment or post on any social media platform with the following two hashtags: #onehundredweeks; #MOTD Now, on to the food! The biscuits … More Grilled Chicken Salad with Cheddar-Yogurt Biscuits
I am ecstatic! I’ve made it to the final habit in the Nutrition series: Healthy & Delicious Meals! This habit translates vaguely to cultivating a mental cook book, one which contains an arsenal of healthy and delicious meals that I can reliably prepare. I’m energized about solidifying my cooking skills and meal habits. I’ll keep … More Week 4, Part 1: Healthy & Delicious Meals! MOTDs
Hello! I’m glad to be back on track from my vacation mishaps. Hydration system is back on line, fiber/sweets/salt intake is once again balanced, and finally, food portions are scaling back! Right now portions are large enough to fill me up, but small enough to avoid that uncomfortable fullness. In addition to all of the tips I … More Week 3, Part 3: Smaller Portions Final Update!
A few days after my last post, I took two trips north of the city. First, I spent a night and day in Peekskill, NY for a volunteer-related orientation event. As soon as I returned, I left on a roadtrip to Rochester with one of my oldest friends. The week was exciting in all its … More Week 3, Part 2: Smaller Portions aka Blessings and Curses of Vacation
One Hundred Weeks 