• O C T O B E R   recap

    O C T O B E R recap

    hello fall the month the seasonal clients return… Two of my in person clients returned this month and that naturally helps me enjoy a better hospital-life balance. As I have been gearing up for their return it felt like a good time to finalllllllly revamp Enlighten’s website. Its been fun getting the creative juices…

  • Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

    Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

    Soup szn Lemon Chicken Rice Soup This soup is somehow equally light and bright in taste, but incredibly fulfilling and does not leave you unsatisfied. A thicc soup if I do say so myself ? I almost exclusively make soups with bone broth in lieu of vegetable broth or stock because of the increased…

  • Protein Pancake

    Protein Pancake

    This has been heavy on the rotation of quick breakfast prep pre-hospital this month! It takes less than 5 minutes to blend up and throw in a pan while getting ready for work. Pair it with some chicken apple sausages and it has been the perfect high protein breakfast to enjoy when I sit…

  • Bison Butternut Chili

    Bison Butternut Chili

    SOUP SZN Chili is practically a right of passage to fall Chili has got to be one of the most versatile soups you can throw together. The classic chili spices cooked into a chef’s choice of goulash. If ‘goulash’ is a new term to you… its basically a dish of meat and veggies thrown…

  • Miso Maple Marinated Chicken Thighs

    Miso Maple Marinated Chicken Thighs

    Miso Who knew fermented soybeans had so much flavor… I tend to cook mostly with white miso versus red. White miso has a more mild flavor profile that helps it pair with a wide array of foods. Most people think of miso in its soup form as an appetizer or starter before a meal.…

  • Chicken Zucchini Herby Meatballs

    Chicken Zucchini Herby Meatballs

    CHICKEN ZUCCHINI HERBY MEATBALLS Arguably one of the simplest ways to bulk prep a protein option for the week. A tray of giant meatballs couldn’t be easier. My preference for reheating these at home is in the air fryer, for a little crisp. This recipe is fresh, bright, and light thanks to all the…

  • Why Magnesium Matters

    Why Magnesium Matters

    Almost half (48%) of the US population consumed less than the required amount of magnesium from food in 2005-2006.    What does MAGNESIUM do? Did you know that less than one percent of your body’s stores of magnesium is found in the blood stream.  99% of it is found in bone, muscles, and non-muscular…

  • Sweet Potato Toast 4 Ways

    Sweet Potato Toast 4 Ways

    Gluten Free Alternatives There are numerous gluten free choices out there these days for breakfast!  If you’re the breakfast cereal type…most cereals have a gluten free alternative now.  You can even make sure you choose the certified gluten free oats too.  FYI oats are naturally gluten free, but if you have a severe gluten…

  • Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Crock Pot / Hot Pot Life If you do not have a crock pot or a hot pot yet, you are missing out!  These awesome kitchen gadgets will make your meal prep so much smoother.  Shredded chicken is the most made item in my crockpot.  Bone broth and vegetable stock are a close second…

  • Creamy Jalapeno Parsley Hummus

    Creamy Jalapeno Parsley Hummus

    Garbanzo Beans Garbanzo beans are high in protein and a great source of fiber!  They are an excellent way to add protein to a meal or snack for those of you who do not consume animal protein.  Half a cup of garbanzo beans, otherwise known as chickpeas, contains: 6 grams of protein 6 grams…