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Chicken, Brown Rice, and Vegetable Soup
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Chicken, Brown Rice, and Vegetable Soup

This Instant Pot Chicken, Brown Rice and Vegetable Soup is a bonafide miracle worker. Not only is it delicious but it has special, magical powers! If you’re under the weather or… in the weather, this soup can actually make you feel better. I live in beautiful sunny California but we’re at a higher elevation. We get a…

New Year Reset
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New Year Reset

Anticipation. Brady had left to the airport an hour before. I knew he’d be home any second and I was filled with an eagerness to embrace the ones he’d left to pickup. It had been several years since the last time we saw his sister and her husband. Our time together was all too brief….

Creamy Beet Bisque
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Creamy Beet Bisque

This delightful non-beet tasting bisque is a great way to get the earthy tasting vegetable into your diet in a delicious way! In blind taste tests my husband said it tasted like a cheesy cheddar soup. You won’t believe that my kids said it tasted like potato cheese! I attribute this to the cashews, they…

Where do you get your protein?
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Where do you get your protein?

The most common question about plant-based diets is where do you get your protein? All plant food contains some amount of protein, but certain plants contain higher levels. Legumes (chickpeas, black bean, lentils etc.), nuts and seeds etc. Whole grains also contain a fair amount of protein. Fruits and vegetables typically contain the least amount…

The Ultimate List of Instant Pot “Throw It Together” Recipes
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The Ultimate List of Instant Pot “Throw It Together” Recipes

The Ultimate List of Instant Pot “Throw It Together” Recipes for any occasion! As a busy working mom of three I am constantly searching for meals that are healthy, taste delicious, take little to no time to whip up, and that limit the amount of dirty dishes! These are a combination of my all of…

Thighplasty and Posterior Lift Week 1 Update
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Thighplasty and Posterior Lift Week 1 Update

A week ago I had a thighplasty and posterior back lift to get rid of the remaining extra skin I had on my body after losing 125 pounds.  Warning: This post contains graphic images!  To read the first post in this series, click here! I’ve been off of heavy duty pain meds for over 24…

The Best Protein Powders For A Whole Food Diet
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The Best Protein Powders For A Whole Food Diet

Protein powders come in many different types of formulations. Each has its own benefits and potential risks, so choosing the perfect protein powder can be a little overwhelming. Especially if you are trying to be more holistically minded in your food choices.  Protein powders range in price just as they do in ingredients. Some are…

Instant Pot Ginger Turmeric Chicken Stew
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Instant Pot Ginger Turmeric Chicken Stew

This immune system boosting Instant Pot Ginger Turmeric Chicken Stew is a powerhouse of a meal. With the corona virus running rampant we can all use an immune booster and this stew sure does deliver!  This is a rustic style chicken stew with ginger, garlic, and turmeric. However, you can boost its powers even more…

How To Make A Thanksgiving Turkey
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How To Make A Thanksgiving Turkey

Last year our turkey turned out perfect! Many have asked how I cooked it! Giving thanks while enjoying the traditional trimmings of roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie is my favorite part of Thanksgiving. No matter how you celebrate, Thanksgiving dinner is one of the best ways to kick off the holiday season! While…

Fall Sweet Treats
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Fall Sweet Treats

I might be biased but I think Fall has some of the best sweet treats of all the seasons!  I cannot get enough pumpkin, apples and spices.  It is all so darn good! All of these sweet treats are recipes I created during my weight loss journey. I knew I couldn’t give up sweets altogether…