Updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The newly updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have just been released, and yes, we know they tend to stir up A LOT of conversation every time they are released (and honestly, that’s not a bad thing). These guidelines have been around since 1980 and are...

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Total Time: 3-4 hours (high) or 6-8 hours (low) Serves: 6 Ingredients Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry green or brown lentils, rinsed 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 (14.5 oz) can diced...

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Total Time: 5-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)Serves: 6 Ingredients Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 tbsp olive oil  1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1...

Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil  1 small yellow onion, chopped 10 oz sliced cremini mushrooms 3 stalks of celery (chopped) 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp kosher...

10 Diet Mistakes We See Every January

Every January, we see the same pattern: promises of “quick resets,” extreme detoxes, and rigid plans that claim to boost your metabolism fast. While these approaches may sound appealing, many actually do the opposite, slowing metabolism, disrupting hormones, and...