Skinnytaste Meal Plan (December 2-December 8)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and WW Points.

Meal Plan

I hope everyone had a safe, happy holiday spent with loved ones. I also hoped you enjoyed some of my new recipes, let me know which ones were your favorites!

WW has changed their plan to now include a Blue, Purple and Green Plan. All the recipes on my blog are updated for the Blue plan. I’ve been updating all my recipes (over 2000) and have complete 2019 with the other two colors, and I am working my way down so please be patient.

Why Should Everyone Meal Plan?

Meal planning is a great way to organize your meals for the week ahead. You also save time and money in the supermarket! And of course, planning ahead helps you stick to your goals!

About The Meal Plan

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated WW Blue SP for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (11/2)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey (8B 7G 5P)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad (0B 8G 0P) over 2 cups mixed greens (0B 0G 0P)
D: Creamy Pumpkin Ginger Soup (3B 4G 3P) with 2 Easy Garlic Cheddar Biscuits (8B 8G 8P)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19G 27G 16P, Calories 883*

TUESDAY (11/3)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey (8B 7G 5P)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad (0B 8G 0P) over 2 cups mixed greens (0B 0G 0P)
D: Cheesy Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada Skillet (9B 13G 9P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17B 28G 14P, Calories 1,040*

WEDNESDAY (11/4)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0B 4G 0P) and a pear (0B 0G 0P)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad (3B 4G 3P) on 1 slice whole grain bread (3B 3G 3P)
D: White Bean Turkey Chili  (4B 5G 1P) with 2 tablespoons Mexican blend cheese (2B 2G 2P) and 1 ounce avocado
(1B 3G 3P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13B 21G 12P, Calories 1,015*

THURSDAY (11/5)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5B 8G 5P)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad (3B 4G 3P) on 1 slice whole grain bread (3B 3G 3P)
D: LEFTOVER White Bean Turkey Chili  (4B 5G 1P) with 2 tablespoons Mexican blend cheese (2B 2G 2P) and 1
ounce avocado (1B 3G 3P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18B 25G 17P, Calories 1,025*

FRIDAY (11/6)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0B 4G 0P) and a pear (0B 0G 0P)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad (3B 4G 3P) on 1 slice whole grain bread (3B 3G 3P)
D: Flounder Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes (4B 3G 3P) with Lemon Parsley Potato Foil Packet (3B 8G 5P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13B 22G 14P, Calories 939*

SATURDAY (11/7)
B: Avocado Toast Egg-in-a-Hole (recipe x 4) (6B 4G 4P)
L: Chicken and Lentil Soup (5B 1G 1P) and 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3B 3G 3P)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 14B 8G 8P, Calories 622*

SUNDAY (11/8)
B: Asparagus-Pancetta Potato Hash (6B 4G 2P) and an orange (0B 0G 0P)
L: LEFTOVER Chicken and Lentil Soup (5B 1G 1P) and 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3B 3G 3P)
D: Salisbury Steak Meatballs (6B 5G 5P) with Mashed Cauliflower (2B 2G 2P) and Roasted Parmesan Green
Beans (1B 1G 1P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 23B 16G 14P, Calories 1,054*

*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2019

It’s that time of year again, when I share some of my favorite things in this 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! As in years past, I recommend only items that I have personally purchased myself and truly love. You won’t find ugly sweaters or any junk that won’t stand the test of time. In fact, some of these items are holdovers from previous holiday gift guides because I think they’re well-made, well-tested, and will bring joy for many years to come!

Gifts to help you sleep

Good sleep is the ultimate gift! And as a recovering nightshift worker, it’s the one thing I prioritize above all other aspects in my life. Every night, my aim is to get high quality sleep in a dark, cool room for at least 7 to 8 hours—and I’ve personally tested a bunch of handy aids that help me achieve the maximum in high quality sleep!

Oura Ring

I LOVE my Oura ring and won’t stop telling everyone how great it is! It’s hands-down the best sleep and activity tracker on the market, and every morning I synch it with my app to assess my readiness for the day. Yes, I have a subjective sense of how I feel in the morning, but as a natural-born rule follower, I crave objective data to nudge my sleep-promoting behaviors in the right direction. For example, if my Oura ring tells me my readiness level is high I’ll make an effort to go the gym even if I’m feeling lazy. Conversely, if Oura says my readiness is low due to poor sleep or an elevated body temperature, I’ll opt for a brisk walk instead of going balls-to-the-wall at the gym. My Oura offers up all sorts of data to help me figure out how to optimize my sleep—and it looks pretty slick, too! Get one here.

Luna Weighted Blanket

I bought a Luna weighted blanket earlier this year, and it has been one of my favorite additions to my bedtime routine. It feels like I’m getting a cozy hug all night! The heaviness of this particular blanket is perfectly balanced; unlike some other weighted blankets, the heavy parts don’t end up migrating to one side or corner, leaving the blanket lopsided. Truth be told, it took me a couple of sleeps to get used to it, but now I can’t sleep without it. We now have weighted blankets on every bed in the house! Get the one here.

’Lectrofan White Noise Sound Machine

When I was a nightshift worker, I wore earplugs to block out all sounds when I slept during the day. However, they didn’t work well because ear plugs often fall out, feel uncomfortable, or fail to block out sharp, abrupt noises.

Nowadays, I use the opposite tactic to help me sleep—a ’Lectrofan white noise machine. The constant fan-like sound lulls me to sleep and masks outside noise and disturbances. I pack it with me whenever I travel, and it definitely drowns out big city sounds and adds a relaxing hum that helps me drift off to slumberland. Get one here.

Tempur-Pedic Eye Mask

I have been a happy owner of a Tempur-Pedic eye mask for many, many years. I’ve tried plenty of other highly-recommended eye masks, but for me, none of them have worked as well at blocking out light and not squashing my eyeballs into my skull. I’ve purchased quite a few of these eye masks, though the only reason I’ve had to replace them is because I keep accidentally leaving them in hotel beds. Get one here.

Need more items to help with your sleep? Here’s a list of other items that help me catch my zzzs.

My Favorite Kitchen Gear

I’m keeping my kitchen gear gift recommendations short and sweet this year—mostly because these four items will level up everyone’s cooking for many years to come.

Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus (6-quart)

I know there are a bazillion variations of the Instant Pot, but this newest model is the one you should buy for your pals—and yourself! The new Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus is an improvement on and evolution of my two favorite models, the Ultra and Duo Plus.

Why is the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus the best model to buy?

• Improved venting for quick pressure release!
• The inner pot now has stay-cool handles to make it easier to remove!
• The inner pot has a flat bottom for better browning AND you can use it on other cooktops!
• An easier interface for programming the Instant Pot and a digital display!

Want other options? Click here are my four favorite Instant Pot models ranked in order. But as I said, my number one pick is the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus, and you can get one here.

Thermapen Mk4

The super-accurate, quick-reading instant read Thermapen Mk4 thermometer has been my trusty companion in the kitchen for a few years! Plus, it’ll be be marked down 25% for Black Friday starting 11/27/19. Get one here.

Chef’s Choice 15 Trizor XV EdgeSelect Electric Knife Sharpener

There’s nothing that helps a cook better in the kitchen than a sharp knife. I have my own favorite chef’s knife, but I can’t tell you which one’s best for you; to see how they feel in your hand, you really need to personally test out knives yourself. But once you pick out the perfect knife, you’ll need to keep it sharp and the Chef’s Choice 15 Trizor XV sharpener is fantastic and super easy to use. Get one here.

Magic Mushroom Powder

Magic Mushroom Powder is my go-to all-purpose seasoning that makes everything taste better! Use it in place of salt in all of your favorite recipes and everyone will compliment you on your culinary creations. But don’t just take my word for it: Dylan Dreyer, an anchor on the Today Show, proclaimed our Magic Mushroom Powder as her favorite food seasoning!

You can buy cute tins of Magic Mushroom Powder nationwide at a Whole Foods Market near you or make it yourself by following this recipe!

Want to see what other kitchen gear I stock in my kitchen and pantry? Go here to check out all of my recommendations!

Fun Gifts For Active Folks

Got a pal who loves traveling or getting their fitness on? These items may just put a spring in their step (literally)!

Bellicon Classic 44” Exercise Trampoline

I recently splurged on a Bellicon indoor mini trampoline/rebounder and my whole family has the best time jumping on it throughout the day. It’s definitely the priciest rebounder on the market—I waited a whole year before I bit the bullet—but I haven’t regretted the purchase. I bought a 44-inch Bellicon because I wanted a low impact, high energy workout I could squeeze in at home between sessions of tapping on my laptop. I literally jump on the rebounder for a few minutes every hour to get my heart pumping and to put a big goofy grin on my face. Get one here.

DJI Mobile 3

If (like me!) you use your mobile phone to shoot a lot of video, you’ll love the DJI Mobile 3. This lightweight portable and  foldable gimbal is great for stabilizing your phone—no vibrations or shakiness! Good luck prying it out of your kids’ hands after they discover how it’ll level up their home videos! Get one here.

AfterShokz Aeropex Open-Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones

Earbuds just don’t fit in my weirdly shaped earholes properly, and I’ve always had a difficult time finding the right pair. But then, I got these bone conduction headphones where the sound is conducted through your cheekbones—leaving your earholes open. YES, YOU HEARD ME RIGHT! Plus, they’re super cool, lightweight, and I can still hear traffic (or my kids) while I’m listening to my favorite podcast. Get one here.

Body Back Buddy Trigger Point Massager

When I suffered from frozen shoulder last year, one of the items that made me feel better was this self-massager. It’s cheap and effective, and I use it to press out any tight muscles on my shoulders, back, and neck. Small victories, man. Get one here.

Favorite Books and Cookbooks

Our family loves books and cookbooks. If you love food and/or laughs, these books will fit the bill!

Nom Nom Paleo Cookbooks & iOS app!

I know I’m biased, but my favorite cookbooks of all time are the ones that Henry and I created. I love them SO MUCH, and we think it’ll help your whole family learn how to cook and find shortcuts to deliciousness!

Click on the links below to buy:

• Nom Nom Paleo: Food For Humans
• Ready or Not! 150+ Make-Ahead, Make-Over, and Make-Now recipes from Nom Nom Paleo
• Nom Nom Paleo iOS app* (2014 and 2019 Webby Award winner!)

*If you got a new iPhone and the app is acting funky or missing recipes, simply delete the app from your device and download it again for free!

¡Estás Listo O No! (Spanish version of Ready or Not!)

Psst! If you want to gift (for others or yourself) the Spanish version of Ready or Not!, ¡Estás Listo O No!, you can buy it by clicking here! You can also get it with free worldwide shipping, by clicking here.

Dear Girls by Ali Wong

I am a HUGE fan of the brilliant, gut-bustingly funny, and downright filthy Ali Wong. Her new book is a collection of letters to her two daughters, and each one is hilarious, touching, and illuminating. Get it here.

No Crumbs Left by Teri Turner

My buddy Teri Turner is an inspiration inside and outside of the kitchen. Her debut cookbook, No Crumbs Left, is filled with incredible heart and amazing recipes! Get it here.

The Vibrant Life by Amanda Haas

My friend Amanda Haas is the coolest. Not only is she an amazing cook, mother, and entrepreneur—she just published a fab book that helps women live their best life. Amanda’s book has amazing gluten-free recipes and tons of tips she’s mined from her expert pals on everything from the healing powers of yoga, acupuncture, meditation, humor, and even sex! Get it here.

Vietnamese Food Any Day by Andrea Nguyen

Andrea Nguyen is the queen of South East Asian cooking, and her latest cookbook teaches you how to make delicious Vietnamese food with staples you can find at your neighborhood grocery store. This is not a gluten-free cookbook, but many dishes are adaptable! Get it here.

Looking for more gift ideas?

• Check out my Amazon shopping page here filled with all my favorite things!
• Previous holiday gift guides from 2018, 2017, and 2016!

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Looking for more recipe ideas? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll also find exclusive recipes on my iPhone and iPad app, and in my cookbooks, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2013) and Ready or Not! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017)!

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Open Faced Turkey Melts

Open-Faced Turkey Melts make a quick and easy way to use up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers!

Open-Faced Turkey Melts

My favorite turkey salad made with cranberries and celery is even better when served open-faced with melted cheese! This hot turkey sandwich is an easy lunch recipe the whole family will love. Serve it with some Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup for dinner!

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Creamy Pumpkin Ginger Soup

This Creamy Pumpkin Ginger Soup is the perfect cozy, fall soup made creamy without adding any cream. Instead, the vegetables and Greek yogurt thicken it!

Creamy Pumpkin Ginger Soup

This Creamy Pumpkin Ginger Soup is healthy, warm, and comforting. Plus, it is simple to make. Sugar pumpkins are roasted in the oven and then pureed with Greek yogurt, shallots, ginger, and sage, making this soup tastes just like fall.

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Podcast Ep 126: Bee Bosnak, Yoga and Meditation Expert

Prepare to feel peaceful with Bee Bosnak, a healer, yoga teacher, meditation expert, mentor, and creator of the Heal Yourself Method, which combines science and spirituality to help practitioners take charge of their lives. She teaches this method all over the world; in fact, Jenn and Kristen had the chance to experience it for themselves at the 109 Women’s Empowerment Retreat in 2018, and knew immediately that Bee would be an amazing podcast guest. In this ep, we discuss her Vipassana meditation practice (which literally means “insight” or “clear seeing” and is intended to allow you to look at things…

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15 Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

Who’s in the holiday spirit? via GIPHY We are! via GIPHY With a healthy, feel-good twist, of course. via GIPHY Read on for 15 of our gifts we think anyone health-minded would dig getting this year. (Most of these we were sent a sample to review, so you know we’ve put ’em through their paces and our recommendations are the real deal. In some cases, we loved the product so much that we became an affiliate, so clicking through to make a purchase is a great way to help support the site if you feel so inclined. And we hope…

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Herb and Salt-Rubbed Dry Brine Turkey

This Herb and Salt-Rubbed Dry Brined Turkey comes out so moist and flavorful, with crispy golden skin and juicy tender meat.

Herb and Salt-Rubbed Dry Brine Turkey

Want an easy turkey recipe that’s moist and flavorful? Try dry brining! Rather than wet brining a turkey, dry brining is so much easier and less messy!

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (November 25-December 1)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and WW Points.

Meal Plan

I know that this upcoming week is a crazy one for many of us, so I tried to keep the beginning of the week pretty simple and then incorporated some of my Thankgsiving recipes so that we can all use up those leftovers! I have a long list of things to be thankful for, and all of you are on that list. I wish all of you a happy holiday!

WW has changed their plan to now include a Blue, Purple and Green Plan. All the recipes on my blog are updated for the Blue plan. I’ve been updating all my recipes (over 2000) and have complete 2019 with the other two colors, and I am working my way down so please be patient.

Why Should Everyone Meal Plan?

Meal planning is a great way to organize your meals for the week ahead. You also save time and money in the supermarket! And of course, planning ahead helps you stick to your goals!

About The Meal Plan

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated WW Blue SP for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (11/25)
B: Apple Spiced Scones with Spiced Glaze* (7B 7G 7P) and a banana (0B 0G 0P)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5B 7G 5P) and an apple (0B 0G 0P)
D: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (8B 8G 5P) with a green salad* (2B 2G 2P)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 21B 24G 19P, Calories 1,048**

TUESDAY (11/26)
B: Apple Spiced Scones with Spiced Glaze (7B 7G 7P) and a pear (0B 0G 0P)
L: LEFTOVER Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (8B 8G 5P) with a green salad (2B 2G 2P)
D: Instant Pot Chicken Taco Chili (0B 4G 0P) with 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese (2G 2B 2P) and 1 ounce avocado
(1B 1G 1P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19B 23G 16P, Calories 984**

WEDNESDAY (11/27)
B: Apple Spiced Scones with Spiced Glaze (7B 7G 7P) and a banana (0B 0G 0P)
L: LEFTOVER Butternut Squash Mac and  Cheese (8B 8G 5P) with a green salad (2B 2G 2P)
D: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Chicken Taco Chili (0B 4G 0P) with 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese (2G 2B 2P) and 1 ounce
avocado (1B 1G 1P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19B 23G 16P, Calories 993**

THURSDAY (11/28)
B: Apple Spiced Scones with Spiced Glaze (7B 7G 7P) and a pear (0B 0G 0P)
L: Kale Salad with Quinoa and Cranberries (7B 7G 5P) and Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms (1B 1G 1P)
D: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP  15B 15G 13P, Calories 541**

FRIDAY (11/29)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0B 0G 0P) and a pear (0B 0G 0P)
L: Open Face Turkey Melts (6B 7G 6P) and an apple (0B 0G 0P) **Recipe coming!*
D: Tuna Noodle Casserole (7B 8G 4P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13B 15G 10P, Calories 915**

SATURDAY (11/30)
B: Maple-Cinnamon Banana-Pear Baked Oatmeal with Walnuts (6B 6G 4P)
L: Leftover Turkey Harvest Cobb Salad (recipe x 2) (11B 12G 11P)
D: Cubed Steak with Peppers and Olives (2B 2G 2P) with ¾ cup brown rice (5B 5G 0P) and 1 ounce avocado (1B 1G
1P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 25B 26G 18P, Calories 1,054**

SUNDAY (11/1)
B: ¼ Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Frittata (5B 8G 2P) with 1 cup grapes (0B 0G 0P)
L: BLT Salad with Avocado (5B 5G 5P)

D: LEFTOVER Cubed Steak with Peppers and Olives (2B 2G 2P) with ¾ cup brown rice (5B 5G 0P) and 1 ounce
avocado (1B 1G 1P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18B 21G 10P, Calories 919**

*Make scones Sunday night, if desired. Green salad includes 6 cups romaine, 2 medium tomatoes, 1 small
cucumber, 1 cup chickpeas and ¾ cup light vinaigrette.  Set aside 2 servings of salad and dressing for Tues/Wed
lunch.

**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

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How to Make Anxiety One of Your Greatest Strengths

Feeling anxious isn’t fun. But what if, instead of wishing you didn’t have anxiety, you could see it differently and actually use it as one of your greatest strengths and sources of energy? That’s the whole premise of Notable Life founder Julian Brass‘ book Own Your Anxiety: 99 Simple Ways to Channel Your Secret Edge — and it’s damn inspiring. As one of the 45 million people in the United States and Canada who live with anxiety, Julian decided to embrace these challenges that come with anxiety, and view it as not an epidemic or weakness, but rather of his…

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, a healthier version of macaroni and cheese is so creamy and delicious, no one will ever guess it’s also good for you!

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

A few weeks ago I posted this Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese recipe that swapped out pasta for cauliflower. Today I bring you this guilt-free mac and cheese recipe that gives you all the comfort of the classic dish, but with an extra heaping of nutrients.

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