What Should I Eat!?—The Power of Plants (without the shame, “shoulds,” & diet culture stress)

What Should I Eat!?—The Power of Plants (without the shame, “shoulds,” & diet culture stress)

What if eating well to feel better didn't have to be about elimination, deprivation, shame, guilt, shoulds, diets? What if it could be about delight, deliciousness, and sane nutrition?

Instead of focusing on all the things we’re supposed to avoid, instead of feeling guilty about “slipping up” or “falling off the wagon,” let’s focus on adding in more good stuff and enjoying it.  

Savoring it.  

Let’s focus on feeding wellness.

There are lots of wholesome ways to feed wellness, but today I want to focus on feeding wellness via the power of plants, while ditching diet culture stress and enjoying good food.

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Potato Hash Two Ways

Potato Hash Two Ways

One of the easiest and most satisfying ways to eat well and save time and money is the magical "one pot wonder."  This week we move on from soups and stews to other one pot wonders, starting with hash.

Hash is made traditionally of diced or chopped meat, potatoes, and spices that are mixed together and then cooked either alone or with other ingredients such as onions. 

Many cultures the world round have some traditional dish that is a variation on this theme, which is not surprising as it is a quintessential "stick-to-your-ribs" comfort food. 

Today, we'll make a healthful turkey hash, and a vegetarian version, as part of our celebration of healthful one pot meals.

This is an easy meal to make with leftover bits and bobs you may have that need to be used up— so feel free to experiment and try adding other grains (barley?), vegetables (sweet peppers?), beans, leftover chicken, etc. to this adaptable dish.

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Chicken and Noodles

Chicken and Noodles

Chicken noodle soup is one of the iconic traditional foods as medicine.  

Chicken and Noodles's nutrient dense, fiber-rich nourishment is a powerful food-as-medicine for preventing, managing, and even reversing chronic disease many of us modern people struggle with:  heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol, etc.  

AND, it's another easy, quick one-pot meal that saves us time and money while supporting good health.

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