The last few weeks have been particularly trying for me when it comes to eating. Chicago teachers were on strike and to say strike line foods are unhealthy is an understatement! Before the strike even began, it was announced that “if you want healthy snacks, bring them yourself!” I in fact did not bring my…
Air Fried Jerk Chicken Breast/Sauteed Shrimp, Loaded Broccoli, Butter Cookies Now that the meetings are done and my classroom is ready, this is my first week back to school and I know the little ones are going to wear me out! As I transition back into teacher mode, I’m going to have my meals and…
Chicken Wings, Salad, Yogurt with Chia Seeds and Toppings Week 1: 8/26 It has been a great summer, but all great things must come to an end. I am a Keto teacher and we report back to work on Monday! That means I now have a bed time, my alarm (and snooze) is back in…
No matter what lifestyle you follow, hydration is ALWAYS a topic of discussion. We know that we should drink water. But, do we know all of the reasons why? We know that our body is made up mostly of water. But, how much water is actually enough water? Benefits of drinking water There are so…
My latest obsession has been chia seeds. Those itty bitty seeds pack a lot of nutrients. When added to liquid the seeds expand to a gel like texture. They do not have a flavor of their own so they are extremely easy to customize. If you were ever into overnight oats, you may enjoy this…