Fitness – Jenny with the Good Eats

Diets, are they all bad?

It’s 2019 and we are still (and probably always will be) in the middle of a contradicting media storm about health and wellness. Here’s the thing. There is always going to be a new, more trendy diet. At the end of the day, everyone is looking for that quick fix to lose weightContinueContinue reading “Diets, are they all bad?”

Fighting the Culinary School Freshman 30…or 50

There it was, a 4-pound weight gain after only a week of culinary school. Was it the bananas foster with ice cream? Maybe the grilled ribeye with compound butter? It couldn’t be the delicious little arancini balls, could it? It was probably the fact that I ate full servings of ALL those things in aContinueContinue reading “Fighting the Culinary School Freshman 30…or 50”

Buckwheat Pancakes for One

Sometimes you just need to sleep in and make yourself pancakes. I’ve been playing around with buckwheat flour for a few months now. I actually prefer it straight up, not mixed with AP flour. I like really hearty grain taste and the more fiber the better. This recipe could be adapted to use half buckwheatContinueContinue reading “Buckwheat Pancakes for One”

Mediterranean Diet Month

The Mediterranean diet has been a favorite of health care professionals for a long time. Studies have shown that the diet has positive effects on heart health, anti-cancer properties and could potentially extend life. This is thought to be due to the high antioxidant, fiber, and healthy unsaturated fatty acid content. The Mediterranean diet encompassesContinueContinue reading “Mediterranean Diet Month”

Meatless Monday: Mediterranean Cauliflower Nachos

Did you know that going Meatless once per week can help to reduce climate change, deforestation, and saves water? What’s not to love about that! My absolute favorite flavors come from the Mediterranean regions. I’m a sucker for a great olive oil on top of roasted vegetables. I also love the taste of feta or yogurtContinueContinue reading “Meatless Monday: Mediterranean Cauliflower Nachos”

5 breakfast ideas with 5 ingredients or less in 5 minutes

Mornings are great for some, nightmares for others. I don’t think anyone wants to physically cook while half asleep in their jam jams. I’ve mastered the art of drinking coffee while watching YouTube videos. But, I have also mastered the quick and healthy breakfast game. Now my mornings are perfect. Here are 5 ideas toContinueContinue reading “5 breakfast ideas with 5 ingredients or less in 5 minutes “

10 Produce Items to Buy Every Week

I’m about to give you an insider look at my weekly grocery list. These are things I do buy and use on a regular basis. You will likely find one or more of these items in a single recipe that I post. I put these things on here because most you can eat raw, butContinueContinue reading “10 Produce Items to Buy Every Week”

Ketogenic Diet

I have been fortunate to work with patients on the ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate protein, and very low carb diet. This diet helps to put patients in ketosis, which means they use fat as their main fuel source rather than glucose. This diet is highly effective at helping control seizureContinueContinue reading “Ketogenic Diet”

Time to get vocal about shopping local.

I recently filmed a segment in collaboration with the sous chef I work with at one of our local farmers’ markets. We got to hang out with some Michigan farmers and discuss how important it is to shop local from an environmental, economical, and health perspective. The farmers market can honestly be overwhelming. Especially onContinueContinue reading “Time to get vocal about shopping local.”