INGREDIENTS: Bones from 2-4 chickens- preferably organic (break bones apart as much as you can) 2 T Apple Cider Vinegar 2-4 carrots scrubbed, chopped into big pieces 3-4 ribs celery (include leafy part), chopped into big pieces 1 onion cut into chunks Any fresh herbs you may have on hand (I like thyme) Optional: 6-8...Read More

When you don’t have the energy to cook, it helps to have some quick meals on hand in the freezer or frig. Here are some ideas! Frozen dinners, pizza (read labels, opt for a healthy version) Frozen fruit and/or veggies to add to a smoothie Frozen breakfast sausages (I like to have these with a...Read More

Fast food is not always the healthiest of choices but when the main goal is to get food in your stomach after a long day these suggestions may help!   Arby’s: Roast Turkey Farmhouse Salad with ½ Packet Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing Burger King: Classic hamburger (no cheese) I was surprised the read the BK...Read More

Not all of these choices are healthy, but when you don’t have the energy to cook, it’s important to get something in your stomach! Oatmeal – individual/microwaveable servings (helps to add fresh fruit if you have on hand!) Cereal – preferably low sugar Nut butter (peanut, almond, etc) Toast with nut butter is quick, especially...Read More

I remember many days digging deep in the pantry for something to eat till payday. Hope these ideas help! Oatmeal or Cereal Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches (toasted, if desired) Breakfast burritos – Add scrambled eggs, salsa to a burrito. Eggs & Grits (add bacon, if on hand) Mix all together! Quesadillas EZ Bean burritos...Read More

With 50 billion smoothie recipes, this is a great choice for a “go-to” to start your day! 3 cups kale, spinach (or any greens) 1 apple or pear, chopped 1 small cucumber, chopped juice of one lemon 1 T grated ginger 1 T freshly ground flax seed 1 1/2 cups water 6 ice cubes protein...Read More

(For Juicing) 2 oranges 1 lemon 2 carrots 1/2-inch ginger, freshly grated ice Optional: fresh turmeric, 1/4 t. cayenne pepper Peel oranges, lemon, carrot. Cut into pieces to add to juicer. Add optional turmeric. Stir in cayenne pepper, if desired. Pour over ice.Read More

Keep food waste down with multiple options for lunches and dinners with these ingredients!   Chicken breasts – season with s&p, seasoning of choice BBQ Sauce Pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces Red Onion, sliced thin Shredded cheese Nuun, Pita, or Flatbread Optional: Celery Cashews BBQ Chicken: Pan fry or grill chicken breasts till just about...Read More

Fast, easy, and healthy! This is a regular in my house. Double the recipe for leftovers! (Serves 4) 1 lb fully cooked andouille sausage, sliced 1 onion, sliced thin (color of choice) 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced (color of choice) 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 T. olive oil 1 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. freshly...Read More

(Serves 8) 1 T olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings 1 C. onion, diced 1 C. celery, diced 1 C. carrot, diced 6 fresh plum tomatoes, diced 3 zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 T. fresh garlic, minced 1/4 C. tomato paste pinch or two of red pepper flakes 1 t. kosher...Read More