Girl Scout cookies are a delicious and iconic treat, and with a bit of creativity, you can pair them with varying food groups to make filling and satiating snack ideas. This concept comes from the idea of "nutrition by addition vs subtraction", which has been referenced in previous blog posts that can be found here, here and here. Additionally, pairing foods that we really like with other food groups to make balanced snacks can help us to feel more in control of enjoying the

A butternut squash soup recipe that only takes about one listen through to All Too Well 10 minute version (IYKYK if you're a Swiftie!)... and using only 3 ingredients? Sign me up! Shout out to content creator @consciouschris on Instagram for the initial inspiration for this recipe! He puts pumpkin gnocchi in his recipe, which also sounds fantastic if you'd like to try this! So far I've only tried it as a soup with warm bread on the side :) Ingredients (as noted below - recipe

It’s officially fall! And if you’re a fan of chili, that usually coincides perfectly with the fall season! Are there ways to bring gentle nutrition into a bowl of chili? Of course! The beauty of gentle nutrition is that it can be applied to anything - including some of these past examples of pizza or French toast. Remember, gentle nutrition is never an obligation. If it will impact your satisfaction of any eating experience in a negative way or you just don’t have the bandwid

Like many, you probably think of Trader Joe’s as a snack food haven! Which it can be, however, below find different ways to mix and match multiple different food groups in order for snacks to be more filling and satiating. Here are some ideas using all new products from Trader Joe’s (or hopefully you can find other similar products where you shop/feel inspired either way!): Chile Crackers, described as “super crisp Cracker that acts as a capsaicin-loaded complement to all sor

If you've been a follower of the blog and/or the Instagram page for some time, you've likely noticed a theme around focusing more on a "nutrition by addition" mentality. What does this mean? This means instead of focusing on what to "take away" or restrict when it comes to nutrition, shifting this perspective to asking 'what can be added to bring in more nutrition?' Sometimes, however, even with this shift in language/mindset, it can still end up feeling reminiscent of diet

If you're looking for a new unique summer salad to pair with meals and use some summer produce, this Cucumber, Blueberry and Feta Salad is refreshing and delish. And the best part? It comes together with low prep! Inspired by this Wegmans recipe - original recipe can be found here: https://shop.wegmans.com/recipes/3830/cucumber-blueberry-feta-salad Salad ingredients (yields 8 servings): 2 seedless cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, thinly sliced (~4 cups) 2 cups bl

If you are celebrating the Fourth of July holiday, you might’ve been asked to bring a dish to pass to the festivities and want to make sure it’s affordable, which is a focus of these ideas! To make it even more festive, here are some food ideas to bring on the red, white and blue! Additionally, some of these dishes you can buy similar items for and re purpose i.e making the skewers and the fruity dessert below with many overlapping ingredients to help lessen food waste and st

If you have any travel lined up for this summer, some planning ahead to prioritize nutrition can be really helpful. Whether it's car, bus or air travel, travel days can be stressful and include odd times of eating, which can certainly mess with our appetites. Especially if you are at times already struggling to consume adequate nutrition, traveling can be an added challenge. Here are some ideas for things to pack to try to still include adequate and consistent fuel while trav

As we enter warmer months, you may feel more inclined to have a cold beverage throughout the day to help beat the heat! This can be a great check in point to be mindful of our overall caffeine intake. Caffeine is a widely consumed stimulant found in various beverages. Caffeine's health effects can be both positive and negative, depending on the amount consumed and individual sensitivity. Moderate caffeine intake is generally considered safe for most people. This is typically

It’s no secret that when the weather gets warmer, it can impact both our appetite and interest level in cooking (especially using appliances such as a stove). If you saw the recent Instagram post, it was mentioned that yes it can be normal that warmer weather can cause us to feel less of an appetite AND we still need to eat! So today's post is dedicated to helping us eat in those times. First off, let’s discuss how we can still prioritize meal planning/meal prep even if we do