Why I Began This Blog

Hey there! My name is Jennifer (most people call me Jenn), and I am glad you decided to stop in and check out my blog. I've been wanting to start this for a long time; but after having two babies and being my husband's number 1 support system through medical school and residency, I really didn't have the time. My husband and I both have a HUGE burden to help others improve their health. While he became a doctor and contributes to improving health in that aspect, my passion is helping others learn how to make delicious but healthy food and drinks. I wasn't taught how to cook as a child, but I did pull out dessert recipes and follow them to a T to make some pretty yummy treats. They weren't healthy though, and as I got older I had a very hard time keeping my weight down. Although weight is not the only key to good health, it is one of the top important factors that contribute to feeling great and enhancing our well-being.

I was never "fat" but I was "overweight" by the BMI standards. I also ran competitively in high school and college with 2 or 3 workouts a day sometimes and still struggled with my weight. Apart from that Hoshimoto's disease and IBS runs in my family which makes weight gain easier and food choices extremely important. I've had to cut out dairy since college and the past few years I have had to limit my intake of beans, gluten, and egg yolks because of their negative effects on my body. I still eat egg whites and occasionally beans (with a little help from enzymes) because of their great health benefits and protein content. These many experiences in my life have forced me to learn how to adapt recipes to ones that my body can tolerate with an added bonus of making them much healthier for my whole family. NOW I have a picky toddler to learn how to cook for and a baby that will be joining in soon enough. Preparing food is something we have to do every day even several times a day. I've spent YEARS learning how to transform recipes and want to help you learn these steps much quicker than me. There's no reason to waste so much precious time while the clock is ticking.

BMI Chart for Adults

BMI Chart for Children: Green is Optimal, and to the right of green Yellow is Overweight, Orange is Obese, and Red is Severely Obese

You may not agree with all of my nutritional/food choices, and I would be happy for you to change up some things yourself to fit the needs of you and your family and friends (this is how I've learned and am still trying out new recipes). There are too many opinions out there concerning which foods are healthy for us and which are not, so my goal is to provide you with recipes that have met my goal of preparing the most wholesome and delicious simple foods along with adding a few other options. Don't worry there are many treats available too! YOU have the power to try whatever your heart desires. You know your family best. I encourage you to keep trying and adapting with your family/children as they grow and their taste buds change. In the end, to do our best is our best!

Ginger, Peppers, and Chicken Breast stir-fry

Homemade Beef Stew

Dairy Free Homemade Pizza 

Pumpkin Souffle 

I've had a family blog for years, but this is my first attempt at a food blog. Please bear with me as I figure out how to better improve my site as you figure out how to better improve your health. In the beginning I may only be able to post once a week. Thank you for taking this journey with me. Hope you enjoy these foods as much as I do!