Recipe: White Bean Chicken Chili (GF, DF)
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Recipe: White Bean Chicken Chili (GF, DF)

This white bean chicken chili is a super easy one-pot weeknight meal! I particularly love this chili because it’s hearty and satisfying while still being light and tangy, in contrast to the heaviness of a traditional chili! Enjoy <3

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Recipe: Classic Hearty Chili (GF, DF)
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Recipe: Classic Hearty Chili (GF, DF)

It's officially Fall which means it’s officially chili szn! To me, it’s hard to beat a hearty bowl of chili on a 55 degree Fall day. Here is how I make my chili, but what I love about chili is that you can really make it your own…you can use any type of ground meat you want, any type of beans you want, and as much or as little spice as you want. So while this will give you a blueprint for a perfect hearty chili, feel free to make it your own!

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My travel essentials for a Eurotrip!
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My travel essentials for a Eurotrip!

If you’ve ever been to Europe, you know that the planes, trains, automobiles, and narrow cobblestone streets can be tough to navigate with a big rolling suitcase. I do everything I can to pack in a carry-on, and specifically for Europe I like to pack in a backpack so that I can more easily walk through centuries-old streets or hop onto a train or ferry with my stuff on my back vs. in a rolling bag. Packing for a week-plus long trip in a backpack can be tough (honestly, packing for a week-plus long trip in any form can be tough) but I thought I’d share a few of my favorite non-negotiables for international travel!

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Recipe: Meatloaf but Make it Healthy (GF, DF)

Organ meat is some of the most nutrient-dense food available to us. But I get it - organ meat (liver, kidneys, heart, etc) doesn’t always sound appealing. But, if you can get past the taste, or sneak it into recipes (like this one) where you can’t even taste it, your body will thank you! And of course, it’s gluten & dairy free!

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Recipe: Garlic Sesame Salmon Bowls (GF, DF)
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Recipe: Garlic Sesame Salmon Bowls (GF, DF)

Salmon is arguably one of the most brain and heart-healthy foods out there. This garlic sesame salmon bowl recipe takes less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect easy & quick weeknight meal that packs a nutrient and protein-dense punch! And of course, it’s gluten & dairy free!

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Recipe: Overnight Protein Chia Pudding
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Recipe: Overnight Protein Chia Pudding

What has 40 grams of protein, 15 grams of fiber, antioxidants, essential minerals, and healthy omega 3 fats? Protein Chia Pudding! And of course, it’s gluten and dairy free!

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