Energy Balance
The energy balance equation is a lot more complex than how many calories we eat and how many calories we burn. Just saying “eat less and workout more” is an over simplification to how our bodies actually work. Let’s take a deeper dive. First let’s look at the factors that influence calories coming in (what…
Healthy Holiday Recipes
From appetizers to dessert, here are three guilt-free holiday recipes that are guaranteed to impress your family and guests. APPETIZER Grilled Mushrooms with Bruschetta & Goat Cheese Ingredients– 12 fresh whole mushrooms button or crimini– 2 small plum tomatoes– 1 clove garlic minced– 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar– 2-3 tablespoons goat cheese crumbled– Fresh basil– Sprinkle of salt & pepper Instructions– Heat barbecue to medium– Wash the…
Stay Classy, Chicken
Are your plain old chicken breasts getting boring? This is a recipe I absolutely adapted from from Precision Nutrition’s Cookbook. It is delicious, healthy and an incredibly easy meal prep option. Take your chicken to a new level with Classy Chicken! Ingredients: 1tbsp Shiro miso paste 3/4 cup Coconut milk light Olive Oil cooking spray…
3 Healthy Soup Recipes for Fall
I love cooking soups in the fall and winter for two reasons – the colder weather makes me crave warm food and they are the ultimate one pot meal! It is also very easy to make healthy swaps with soup (swapping cream for light coconut milk or even a blended potato or cauliflower)! Here are…
Healthy Peanut Butter Pancakes
Who doesn’t love pancakes + peanut butter? ? These pancakes are super simple, super yummy, and you’ll look like a brunch rockstar. Ingredients: 3/4 cup oat flour (ground rolled oats) 1 egg 1/2 cup unsweetened nut milk 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp peanut butter (or sub for…
Macros Explained
Macronutrients is a term used for the three nutrients that make up where calories come from — protein, fat and carbohydrates. These macronutrients create energy for our bodies. Alcohol also contributes to calories (7 calories per gram), but it adds no nutritional value to your body. Macronutrients are supported by micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Both…
Turmeric Ginger Elixir
This elixir will kick-start your day better than an average cup of coffee. With its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, it will help protect you against colds, boost your energy and aid digestion. Ingredients: 2 cups filtered water 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced Juice of 1 lemon…
Welcome
Welcome to Fettle + Food. Fettle + Food was developed from a passion and love for helping people be better — better parents who are more active with their kids, better athletes in their sport, better employers who have more energy and less stress. It stemmed from my curiosity to learn about the power of…
