Simple meals in the mix help us make the choices that support our goals. This one is chicken sautéed in avocado oil with salt, pepper, and garlic. Then I added some steamed broccoli (steam in a bag - 3 minutes). You can also add other herbs or spices that you like. Simple and hits the spot! 💚 What is your favorite simple recipe when you want to minimize time in the kitchen?

Just added this yummy dish to the Recipes in the Classroom, under the More Seafood Dishes folder! The chimichurri really adds the wow factor to these shrimp. Shrimp are loaded with health benefits: - High protein, low calorie: About 20g of protein per 3 oz serving, with roughly 85 calories. - Rich in selenium: Supports thyroid function and immune health. - Good source of B12: Important for energy, nerve function, and red blood cell production. - Contains iodine: Supports thyroid hormone production. - Astaxanthin: A powerful antioxidant that gives shrimp its pink color and may support skin and eye health. - Omega-3s: Contains some EPA and DHA, though less than fatty fish like salmon. - Choline: Supports brain function and liver health. Things to keep in mind: - Choose wild-caught or responsibly farmed shrimp when possible. - Skip breaded or fried shrimp, which add seed oils and refined flour. - Shrimp is low in fat, so pair it with healthy fats like olive oil or avocado to keep you satisfied. This can be a satisfying meal on its own, or you could add a side of veggies or serve the shrimp over cauliflower rice. As always, let us know if you have questions, need modifications, or have recommendations for future recipes we can create for you! Happy Cooking :)

Steve and I have been on a Greek food kick lately, and the new addition I just dropped into the Classroom Recipes is simple and all bakes in one dish - Greek Baked Chicken. Red onion, tomatoes, zucchini, Kalamata olives, lemon, olive oil, garlic and herbs - these ingredients work so well together for a healthy, delicious meal. Questions? Let us know! Other recipes you would like to see - we are always taking requests. 😁 (Next week, we will have another Greek-inspired dish with hummus...)

Not to brag...but my husband is quite the cook! @Steve Finch has really gotten into cooking lately (usually my territory) and he is all about trying new flavors, which I am always excited about. 😁 This weekend, he made a huge batch of Greek Stifado - a unique stew with beef stew meat, tons of pearl onions, tomato, beef bone broth, garlic, herbs, and also warm spices - allspice berries, clove and whole cinnamon sticks. It was absolutely delicious and unlike any stew I have ever had. There really are so many amazing whole foods and flavors that are healthy and fun! And the best part is that when Steve cooks, he cooks like he feeding an army 😂 (there were 8 kids in his family after all) and so we have dinner for a few days. 🥳 Any fun new dishes in your world?

While I tend to avoid the saturated fat as much as I can while I'm figuring out cholesterol, sometimes you just want lasagne! What I definitely want to avoid, even more than any fats, are refined, processed carbs like noodles. This one did the trick! It was DELICIOUS. I haven't tried roasting the zucchini slices to draw out the water, but I did salt them and then wipe them all off. It worked fine - it wasn't watery! It was surprisingly easy and fast. While the meat was cooking, I sliced the zucchini and prepped the cheese/egg mix. It called for 4 zucchini, but I sliced pretty thin and probably only used 3. Now I have a bunch of leftover sliced zucchini... I bet I could go a little thicker on the slices. I don't have a mandolin. I sliced by hand. Didn't take long (LOVE my Rada knives!). You didn't really notice you weren't eating actual noodles. Even my husband went back for seconds! Bon appetit! https://downshiftology.com/recipes/zucchini-lasagna/