Author Archives: Laura

Two New Trader Joe’s Finds

June, 2017

My love for Trader Joe’s continues to deepen over time.  Just when I think they’ve created it all, they come out with more delicious, healthy food options that are beyond simple to prepare.

Check out my new finds below.  I give them both 2 thumbs up!  Why?  Because they meet my 3 criteria for healthy eating done right: nutritious, simple to prepare, and delicious! Continue reading →

Benefits of Maca

May, 2017

As you probably know by now, I am all about HEALTHY & EASY.  Both are key.  So if something is healthy to eat, but takes too much time to prepare, it just ain’t happening.

So today I’m excited to share something I recently discovered that instantly increases my daily nutrient intake, and takes about 10 seconds to prepare! Continue reading →

Roasted Tomato & Chickpea Soup

May, 2017

Dear Spring,

A few days ago I was watching my son play lacrosse.  IN A DOWN JACKET.  I mean, c’mon already!! Spring, what the heck are you doing?  You tease us in April with 75 degree days and then mess with our heads by producing 55 degree days in May?  REALLY?  Can’t you just do what you are supposed to do??

Sincerely,

Someone who already put all of the winter jackets in the downstairs storage closet.

OK, enough of my ranting.  Yesterday, after my husband had to begrudgingly put the heat back on (Is it really true that it is bad to switch back and forth from heat to air conditioning?), I decided to embrace these last few nippy days of the season.  How, you ask? Continue reading →

“Healthed Up” Meatloaf

April, 2017

When you think of meatloaf does ‘health food’ come to mind?  Or do you think of a meal seasoned with onion soup mix?  If it is the latter, you are in good company.

My mission as a health coach and busy mom is to provide food for my family that is healthy, delicious and simple to prepare.  Most recipes for meatloaf meet 2 of those 3 criteria (delicious and simple).

But what about the healthy part? Continue reading →