Posts by Amelia Frost
Natural Kitchen Essentials: The Tools I Can’t Live Without
After I wrote about what I keep in my purse, I had several requests for a similar post about what my kitchen looks like. While it’s changed some over the years, I’ve found what works best and some new favorites. Here’s the list I wish I’d had before having my own home. Everything from pots…
Read MoreHow To Log Food With MyFitnessPal
“Whether your goal is to lose weight, build strength, perform at your peak or improve your overall health, keeping an accurate food journal of what you eat and drink is important. It provides valuable insight into your nutrition habits, so you can see trends and make adjustments as needed. Sometimes, people put off tracking their…
Read MoreUse This Genius “Half-Plate Veg” Dinner Hack To Cut Calories And Add Nutrients
You have enough to do at 6 p.m. without getting in the weeds about nutrition. Whether you’re logging your meals or not, this plate method makes choosing a nutrient-dense dinner effortless. Here’s the fix that makes dinner feel sane again. Picture your plate in three zones. Fill the largest zone (about half) with vegetables that…
Read MoreCreamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Roasting the cauliflower for this vegan soup makes it nutty and cancels out any of the brassica funk cauliflower can have when boiled. Oat milk and a russet potato make the soup thick and creamy, without adding any dairy. A stick blender, also called an immersion blender, is an inexpensive kitchen gadget that makes pureed…
Read MoreMarry Me Chicken Meatballs
Creamy, Marry Me Chicken is a family favorite in our house at mealtime. If you haven’t heard of the recipe before, it’s basically chicken cooked in a cream sauce, flavored with sundried tomatoes and herbs. The flavor is phenomenal! These Marry Me Chicken meatballs are just as good, but in a bite sized form. Anytime…
Read MoreThe 6 Hormonal Mistakes That Kept Me Overweight Until I Fixed Them
Let’s analyze this together. 💪✨ Ignoring insulin spikes The mistake: I thought “healthy snacks” like granola bars, smoothies, or a handful of dried fruit were harmless—but they sent my blood sugar on a roller coaster ride. Every spike triggered insulin, the fat-storing hormone, and made weight loss nearly impossible. The solution: Build your meals around…
Read MoreDo I Need to Worry About Sugar If It’s From Fruit?
Feeling confused about whether the sugar in fruit “counts”? You’re not alone—between buzzy reels warning about bananas and smoothie bowls piled high with dates, it’s hard to know what to believe. The short answer: most people don’t need to worry about the natural sugar in whole fruit, especially when the real troublemaker is added sugar.…
Read MoreEssential Oil Safety (Precautions and Risks)
Feeling a little lost when it comes to essential oil safety? These increasingly popular plant oils are very powerful and useful, but they also pose very real risks. Over the years I’ve done some digging on how to use them safely and they’re something our family uses daily. However, I’m not a fan of blanket…
Read MoreAutumnal and Healthy: 5 Pumpkin Dishes to Savor This Season
The Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin Pumpkin is often celebrated as a quintessential element of autumn, but its nutritional benefits extend far beyond its seasonal appeal. Rich in essential vitamins and minerals, pumpkin serves as a versatile superfood that can enhance any healthy diet. Specifically, pumpkin contains high levels of vitamins A, C, and E, all…
Read MoreSpicy Fire Cider Recipe – Natural Cold Remedy
I first discovered a recipe for fire cider years ago. Hot peppers and random herbs in vinegar didn’t sound too appealing at the time. Once I learned about it’s immune supporting benefits though, I decided to be brave and give it a try. Now, it’s still a staple in our home during cold and flu…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Chicken and Barley Soup
Simple is good, especially when you can put all the ingredients for a comforting chicken soup in a slow cooker, shred the chicken, and transfer the soup to glass containers — you can even pack some for lunch. Pearled barley is rich in beta-glucans, a special kind of starch that helps reduce cholesterol, and barley…
Read MoreMuscle Loss on GLP-1s: How Nutrition and Strength Tracking Help
In the early weeks of a GLP-1 journey, the changes can feel exciting. You may be free from nagging cravings and start to see changes on the scale. But without the right habits, GLP-1s can lead to muscle loss, which is not the kind of weight you typically want to lose (1). The good news?…
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