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MEAL PREP 101 - HIGHLIGHTS FROM MFW + YELP WORKSHOP
MEAL PREP 101 - HIGHLIGHTS FROM MFW + YELP WORKSHOP

My meal prep routine is a little different each week, depending on what's on the calendar for the week ahead, if we're traveling, how much time I have to dedicate to cooking on the weekend and of course what kind of mood I'm in (cause human). Regardless of these constantly changing factors, preparing at least a little food at home is an integral part of any healthy diet and relationship with food, so I try to make it happen to some extent (even if that's just steaming some greens)! Whether you have a little time or plenty, or can cook like a pro or don't know how to boil water, below are some fool proof steps, tips and things to consider when setting yourself up for a week of healthier eating fueled by meal prep. 

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FUNDAMENTALS, HACKS & TIPSElizabeth OCarrollmeal prep, healthy eating, protein, healthy fats, vegetables, starches, complex carbohydrates, healthy diet, relationship with food, cooking, nutrition, nutrients, sauces, dressing, salad dressings, healthy meals, healthy habits, healthy hormones, healthy gut, breakfast, lunch, dinner, healthy tips, hacks & tips, time savers, trader joe's, whole foods, vitacost, nuzest, further food collagen, collagen peptides, collagen, kitava, lite bite, detoxinista, thrive market, bulk bins, rainbow grocery, berkeley bowl, superfoods, costco, further food, stasher Comments
AIN'T NO SHAME IN THAT SELF LOVE GAME: 9 WAYS TO SHOW YOURSELF THE LOVE
AIN'T NO SHAME IN THAT SELF LOVE GAME: 9 WAYS TO SHOW YOURSELF THE LOVE

I'm a realist first and a dreamer second; always pragmatic and only (very) occasionally wistful. So you're not going to find me frolicking around chanting affirmations in the moonlight or tattooing an image of my naked body across my back. Yet. Honestly, I hope I dig myself enough to do those things someday with unbridled enthusiasm, but for now the below are quick, easy self love baby steps that even the most practiced in self-criticism can bear. 

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FUNDAMENTALS, HACKS & TIPSElizabeth OCarrollself love, self care, body positive, intention, journal, grounding, meditation, headspace app, headspace, treat yourself, boundaries, exercise, sleep, nourishment, superfoods, heartache, self esteem, self critical, travel, trader joe's Comments
WHY EVERYONE SHOULD TRY YOGA + SOME TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED
WHY EVERYONE SHOULD TRY YOGA + SOME TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED

In addition to improving flexibility, increasing strength, relaxing your busy mind and improving your stress response, yoga is also affordable (or free if you use an app in your own home) and can be done almost anywhere. If cheap, accessible and relaxing isn’t enough for you, here’s why I believe you should give it a shot!

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HACKS & TIPS, RECOMMENDATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS/RESOURCESElizabeth OCarrollvinyasa, yoga, bikram, mindfulness, mindful movement, meditation, stretching, yoga pose, stress reduction, relaxation, strength training, exercise, mind-body connection, mindful living, holistic lifestyle, holistic healthComment
8 THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW TO SUPPORT YOUR GUT HEALTH
8 THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW TO SUPPORT YOUR GUT HEALTH

Most of us have pretty nutty eating habits that aren't great for our guts. Any of this sound familiar? Eating on the run, eating while standing up and doing 10 other things, eating in the car while talking on the phone and yelling at your kids, eating in your sleep, eating too much or too little or too often, eating at your desk while stressed to the limits, eating your feelings (that one is my favorite). Good news: there are plenty of things you can do to counteract these habits and give your gut a little more TLC. 

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HACKS & TIPSElizabeth OCarrollgut health, healthy gut, hormone health, stress, sleep, probiotic, prebiotic, SAD, digestive distress, digestive discomfort, gas, fermented foods, cultured foods, pickled foods, alcohol, sugar, bad bacteria, good bacteria, unprocessed foods, whole foods, real food, frankenfoods, nutrients, inflammation, anti-inflammatoryComment
HEALTHY HORMONES: BUDDHA BOWL RECIPE + 5 EASY TIPS
HEALTHY HORMONES: BUDDHA BOWL RECIPE + 5 EASY TIPS

Colorful meals aren’t just for pretty pictures. Eating a rainbow of veggies, as cheesy as it sounds, is a great way to ensure you’re getting a variety of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Add macronutrients like healthy fats, clean protein and complex carbs and you have a Buddha bowl that’s fulfilling, delish AND packs a whole lot of hormone balancing punch. Interested in supporting your hormone health beyond this yummy meal? Don’t miss the tips below the recipe.

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HACKS & TIPS, RECIPESElizabeth OCarrollsalmon, buddha bowl, pescatarian, veggies, hormones, hormone health, blood sugar, hacks & tips, avocado, healthy fats, low sugar, gluten free Comments