Nutrition

EAT REAL FOOD. NOT TOO MUCH AND MOSTLY PLANTS.
I tell all my clients: exercise will help control your weight, combat diseases, improve your mood, boost your energy and promote better sleep. However, your diet will truly change the way you look and feel. You can have a great six pack under a layer of bad food choices. I'm not a fan of 'fad diets' - I believe in moderation and finding what works for you and most important - it's SUSTAINABLE. I love food, wine and dessert - and remind myself constantly about moderation. I look at it as a challenge (and I love a good challenge!). If it wasn't challenging we'd all be fit and healthy. :)
I am trying to be a better cook. I want to make cooking and eating enjoyable for my entire family. Almost everything I make is 6 ingredients or less, easy and devoured by my family and friends. Some you can freeze for later, too.

And I always choose organic and/or local when possible. CHEERS!
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CHICKEN/MEAT

• Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken  
• Crock Pot Chicken Curry - I used the recipe to get an idea of how much, but revamped it. Didn't add tomato paste or chicken broth. Added whole can of lite coconut milk, diced kabocha squash, diced mini sweet peppers and only used thighs. Your kitchen will smell amazing all day!
• Baked Pesto Chicken
• Moroccan Lamb Meatballs
• Butternut Squash Chicken Curry
• One Pan Moroccan Lemon Chicken
• Chicken Broccoli Bake
• Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
• One Skillet Chicken Thighs with Butternut Squash
• Turkey Stuffed Peppers
• Crock Pot Brazilian Curry Chicken
• Paleo Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki
• Asian Sous Vide Wings
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PORK

• Island Pork Tenderloin
• Roast Pork Loin
• Stuffed Double Pork and Sage Baked Apples
• Maple Chili Pork Chops
• Baked Soy Lemon Chops
• Autumn Spiced Pork & Kale Stuffed Squash - I used leftover pork chops. Instead of cranberries and pecans I used apples and walnuts with some balsamic vinegar. Instead of cloves, I used nutmeg. 
• Sous Vide Pork Chops with Apple Chutney

VEGETARIAN/FISH

• Crock Pot Sweet Potato Basil Soup
• Roasted Broccoli, Eggplant and Shrimp (One-dish meal. This recipe calls for green beans instead of broccoli. I improvised and used broccoli, eggplant and green onion.)
• White Bean Bruschetta
• Rustic Ratatouille
• Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos
• Pesto Fish
• Baked Egg and Ham Cups
• Shrimp Green Curry
• Oven Baked Pesto Tilapia
• Brussels with Crispy Proscuitto
• Cauliflower Puree (an awesome substitute for mashed potatoes)
• Soy and Ginger Salmon
• Baked Margherita Spaghetti Squash
• Cauliflower Falafel with Tahini Drizzle 
• Acorn Squash Farm Share Chili
• Slow Cooker Tumeric Lentil Stew
• Cauliflower Rice Lettuce Cups with Sriracha Peanut Sauce
• Marinated Grilled Shrimp
• Crockpot Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili
• Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes - I put these in my dutch oven and used sweet potatoes, almond flour and almond milk. SO GOOD.
• 'Paleo' Lobster Bisque
• Kung Pao Lentils - I added tofu to mine
• Lentil 'Chili' with Kabocha 
• Black Bean Burgers - I used dry black beans, soaked them overnight and then cooked them while prepping the rest. Properly cooked dried beans make canned stuff feel like child's play!
• Lemon Garlic Baked Scallops
• Kabocha Squash Lentil Curry with Greens - Roasted the squash first, then scooped out the flesh and added it to the recipe before adding the coconut milk. Also, I didn't have garam masala so I left it out, added a drizzle of honey and made a local greens salad with roasted Mac nuts, avocado, cherry tomatoes, warm and balsamic glaze. 
• Dijon Salmon with French Lentils 
• Slow Roasted Salmon with Fennel and Citrus - I used to not really like salmon. I'd eat it because I knew it as good for me. Then I tried this recipe! I usually leave out the chilis because my daughter doesn't like spice. BORING :)

BREAKFAST

• Strawberry Overnight Oats
• Flourless Banana Pancakes
• Basic Egg and Sausage Casserole
• Baked Oatmeal with Steel Cut Oats
• Blueberry Sweet Potato Breakfast Meatballs
• Cottage Cheese with a drizzle of honey and some fruit - I use Daisy 2% because it doesn't contain carrageenan

TREATS

• Paleo Pumpkin Banana Muffins
• Paleo Banana Bread

SNACKS (or addition to any meal): 

• Raw nuts or seeds - portion size is @1/4 cup
• Raw nut or seed butter - stick with 1 portion
• Raw veggies with hummus or guac... guac and hummus can quickly add up, so stay with portion size. 
• Fruit
• Roasted veggies (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower..) or sweet potatoes. Preheat oven to 400, drizzle veggies with olive oil and seasoning of choice. Bake for @ 20 minutes or until crispy. 
• Homemade Chicken Salad: make a lot of this and keep it in the fridge for when you're hungry. 
• 1 can of white chicken meat
• Mustard, any kind and as much as you want
• Spices! Mix it up: salt, pepper, curry, garlic, onion... 
• I also add a tbsp of mango chutney to mine sometimes