Healthy Meals • Nikki Kuban Minton

The 8 Best Frozen Veggies to Buy

Nikki — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:30:00 +0000

Canned and frozen fruits and veggies are sometimes needed when you’re short on time and still want to prepare a healthy meal. But are they really as good as fresh and will they hold up when cooking? The good news is frozen fruits and veggies are just as good as fresh and more cost efficient. So, before you head to the grocery store for your weekly shopping, check out the article below for some “easy-to-find options for packing your freezer with ready-to-go nutrients.”

The 8 Best Frozen Veggies to Buy

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10 of the Healthiest Microwavable Meals

Nikki — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:42:56 +0000

A healthy dinner served to our family is what everyone inspires, but let’s be honest, crazy schedules sometimes don’t allow this to happen. How can you still serve a somewhat healthy dinner, in less time, but still taste delicious? Could microwavable dinners be an option? My answer is going to surprise you because there are actually a few options out there that could be used in a pinch and aren’t that bad, health and taste wise. Check out the link below for 10 of the healthiest frozen meals that can be easily microwaved and served in no time at all!!

10 of the Healthiest Microwavable Meals

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Healthy Movie Night Meals

Nikki — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:00:06 +0000

One more day til the week is over, so it’s time to kick up your feet, unwind with a movie and a great but simple meal!! So choose your movie, and check out these 9 easy & delicious movie night meal ideas below.

9 Simple, Healthy Movie Night Meal Ideas

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How to Make a Hot Pot At Home

Nikki — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:00:34 +0000

It’s holiday week, and whether you are hosting a New Year’s party or attending one, planning a delicious and healthy menu can be challenging. Since it’s wintertime, a hearty and cozy meal is exactly what I’m thinking. Have you ever heard of a hot pot? A hot pot is similar to a pot of soup but with everything out of the pot and separate for you to cook on your own. Also referred to as fondue. Check out the link below for ways to create a hot pot for a crowd and to make it a fun experience for all!!

Here’s How to Make Hot Pot At Home

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9 Simple, Healthy Movie Night Meal Ideas

Nikki — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:00:03 +0000

“Whether you’re kicking back solo after a long day or catching up with your sweetie or BFF over the weekend, the dinner-and-a-movie combo one of the best ways to relax.” Check out the dinner options in the link below for 9 healthy meals for at home kicking back!! Snacks are great but why not prepare something a little more filling and comforting while still eating clean?!?!

9 Simple, Healthy Movie Night Meal Ideas

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Why Your Body May Not Be Getting the Nutrients It Needs

Nikki — Tue, 12 May 2020 20:30:09 +0000

“Desperate times call for desperate measures, right?” We all have been there before… you’re starving so you grab the first thing you see. Unfortunately, the foods we usually grab are unhealthy and do nothing for our bodies except fill them up with carbs, sugar, and fats. Maybe you try to grab for something you think is clean and healthy, but are these foods as nutrient-dense as you thought? The following link explains why your body may not be getting everything it needs and too much of what it doesn’t need!!

Why Your Body May Not Be Getting the Nutrients It Needs

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15 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes

Nikki — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 19:00:23 +0000

It’s that time of the year again, to dig out and dust off the slow cooker. “Slow cookers are a time-saving kitchen tool that can make even the most hectic day feel like a total success.” Do you struggle with thinking of different, slow cooker meals that don’t all taste the same? The following link is the perfect solution for easy slow cooker recipes that are healthy and can be prepped ahead of time. I love my slow cooker on those days that you know are going to be super busy but still want that homemade, comfort meal.

15 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes That Practically Make Themselves

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Tropical Watermelon Splash

Nikki — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 20:00:13 +0000

One last tropical shake recipe before reality sets in that summer is officially coming to an end!! Juicy watermelon makes this shake refreshing and great for those hot days!! So get out the blender, and celebrate the end of summer as well as Labor Day with a delicious smoothie!!

Ingredients

1 cup water

1 scoop Tropical Strawberry Shakeology

½ cup cubed watermelon

1 cup ice

Instructions

Place water, Shakeology, watermelon, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

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Why Meal Planning Works?

Nikki — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:00:33 +0000

Meal planning… you know you should meal plan to make life easier throughout the week, but when do you find the time with a jam packed schedule? One more thing added to the schedule doesn’t seem doable, but honestly from experience once it’s put into your weekend routine it won’t feel like such a hassle anymore. There are many ways that meal planning works for weight loss and different ways to approach meal planning. Check out the article below for some helpful tips on how to get started and stay on task. “Meal planning is like a blueprint for your day,” says Scott Shreiber, D.C., L.D.N., C.N.S., a chiropractic physician and licensed dietitian/nutritionist in Delaware. “You know when and what you’ll eat, and you’ll be less apt to grab whatever [else] looks good.”

Why Meal Planning Works for Weight Loss

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21 Day Fix Recipes for Breakfast

Nikki — Fri, 24 May 2019 15:00:27 +0000

“A healthy, balanced breakfast is a great way to set your day up for success.” I couldn’t agree more with this statement and feel that breakfast should be a very important part of getting the day started. Hectic and early mornings usually don’t agree with this but hopefully the following recipes will help you get on a better breakfast routine. Check out these 14, 21 Day Fix Recipes for Breakfast… they are healthy, easy, delicious, and all ready for some meal prep!!

21 Day Fix Breakfast Recipes

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