My husband has been amazing throughout my pregnancy. He has really chipped in to try to make meals and keep baby and myself well nourished while I am running like mad trying to finish a lot of projects and prep a lot of things before baby comes. He gets really excited when he makes a “winner” that is his own creation and not just repeating one of my meals. I appreciate it whatever it is, because I know it was made with consideration and love. I have never really given much th

My husband has been amazing throughout my pregnancy. He has really chipped in to try to make meals and keep baby and myself well nourished while I am running like mad trying to finish a lot of projects and prep a lot of things before baby comes. He gets really excited when he makes a “winner” that is his own creation and not just repeating one of my meals. I appreciate it whatever it is, because I know it was made with consideration and love. I have never really given much th

Here in Florida, “winter” weather is anything below 84 degrees! So, the first day in the high 70s I broke out the meat and beans for my first ever attempt at homemade chili. With organic ingredients and grass-fed meat I was able to bring each LARGE, hearty serving size to around $2.70 each. Which beats the heck out of the $6 a bowl at local restaurants with who knows what kind of ingredients and $10 a container at the Wholefoods soup bar. Be forewarned my spice measurements a

Save Print Zucchini and Broccoli Meatballs Author: Briana Michel Recipe type: Dinner Cuisine: Italian Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 18 mins Total time: 28 mins Ingredients 1 lb. grassfed organic ground beef ⅓ cup zucchini, chopped fine ½ cup broccoli florets, chopped very fine 1 tbsp Dill, dried 1 tbsp mustard powder 2 organic whole eggs Optional ½ cup ogranic shredded cheese (I only used this in half the meatballs for a dairy free option) Sea salt Black pepper 1-2 tbsp ch

Pulling out the grill on a HOT (98 degree) night in Florida is the pits! SO… this mama turned to the broiler and easy seasoning for a quick and simple nourishing meal for the family. For how to do the potato side dish see my meatloaf post at the bottom HERE It is important when choosing meats to do the best you can to get organic and grass-fed. What that animal ate, what was injected and how it was treated is imperative to your long term health as well when eating animal prod

I can’t recall loving meatloaf growing up. Quite frankly the concept seemed pretty unappetizing, but I wasn’t a huge red meat eater (but my family was). Not too year my husband was recalling his killer meatloaf recipe he used to make, but couldn’t quite recall all the ingredients. Always wanting to be a good wife who shows she listens and cares, I set out to make my man a pretty darn good meatloaf, but one that I could also eat and try to start enjoying as a go to protein for

Most people know me as the Nutrition Girl who always talks about FAT, but I also have a BA in psychology and boy is it used when dealing with people trying to lose weight and find their happy. You might be looking for more traditional tips on “how to be happy” but what I learned over the last decade dealing with people from all walks of life is that if their nutrition is not nourishing they actually have a higher rate of depression, anxiety, self-loathing and frustration. The

This creation came out of being bored with the standard smoothie ingredients and wanting to create something delicious and nutritious that might also satisfy that occasional chocolate craving, but nourish the body instead of inflame it. Watch the making of the Chocolate Walnut Protein Smoothie HERE and get the printable recipe below To learn more about fueling the life you want join my nutrition and group support program, “F…The Diet” 60 Day Transformation. It combines the 8

I hate giving my child a high carb breakfast! It sets her up for being Miss Cranky Pants shortly after the meal. Not only that , but I am on a lifelong mission to keep her heart super healthy as well as her body and mind optimally functioning, so consistent high carb diets are NOT the way to go.  If she were old enough to attend school, I am pretty sure her ability to pay attention would be in jeopardy if I did what so many Americans do for a quick morning meal. Giving your c

Chill out with these delightfully fulfilling and flavorful smoothies by Briana Michel The wondrous winter flavors don’t need to come to an end just because December is almost through. Enjoy these tasty liquid masterpieces while staying on course for those New Years resolutions. Save Print Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie Ingredients ½ packet Half/Baked Oatmeal, Cinnamon 1 Tbsp. Raisins ½ cup Almond Milk¼ tsp. Cinnamon ¼ tsp. Vanilla Extract 2 Tbsp. Organic Half & Half ½ scoop Vanilla