Healthy Daily Meal Plan

09/02/2022

I grew up in the 50's when 'comfort food' was the call of the day. Food like meatloaf, mac & cheese, chicken and dumplings and green bean casserole were the norm. My folks owned a small neighborhood grocery store so access to meat and canned food was easy but fruit and vegetables, not so much. So once a week Mom and I would make the walk (she didn't drive) to the HyVee a block away. She was a good cook and managed to feed 5 kids on a minimal budget. Fried chicken (in Crisco), fried potatoes (in butter), Jello desserts, and Campbells mushroom soup on toast were some of the highlights. Ah...those were the days. What are your food memories? We'd love to hear about them!

09/01/2022

Happy 'No Rhyme or Reason Day'!! I love words and this holiday celebrates English words that don't rhyme with any other words! How cool is that?? Here is a partial list:
Orange
Month
Silver
Spirit
Chimney
Purple
Woman
Ninth
Pint

Give it a try, just reply and perhaps we'll see eye to eye... 🤣

08/26/2022

Have you tried this recipe yet? Refreshing and healthy! A great after-school treat.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS
(1 serving - can be doubled)
1 cup of unsweetened
almond milk
1 frozen banana
1 scoop of chocolate protein
powder
1 Tbsp of peanut butter
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
(per serving)
Fat: 12 g
Carbs: 34 g
Protein: 30 g
Total Calories: 360
DIRECTIONS
1. Start by pouring the almond milk into the blender to avoid having
the ingredients stick at the bottom of the blender.
2. Next add in the banana, peanut butter and protein powder.
3. Turn the blender on, starting at a low speed and increase as
needed.
4. Once the liquid looks even, pour into a cup and enjoy
immediately to conserve as many nutrients as possible.

08/25/2022

Did you know today is National Kiss and Make Up Day? NO? Well, with all due respect, Jacqueline Milgate started the holiday to set aside time to connect with friends and relatives she hadn't reached out to in many a moon. Wouldn't it be a fun surprise for someone you haven't talked to in a while with a phone call, text, card, or a delicious dessert? Try the delicious and healthy chocolate cookie recipe that is dee-lish! (

The Healthy Daily Meal Plan is easy and fun to follow. Over the course of 28 days you'll learn how to cook and enjoy foods that will taste great, are deliciously satisfying and easy to prepare. Oh, and they are HEALTHY!

08/23/2022

Can you beleve it's nearly the end of August? The kids are either in school or soon to be. I love this time of year. The weather begins to shift from sweltering to pleasant. Children and parents are crowding stores for school supplies and new shoes. It feels 'new' again. Kind of like when we turn over the calendar for a new year. Anyone else feel that way?

04/13/2022

Hey, did you know today is 'Wear Your Pajamas to Work' day? It used to be a novelty. Now it's just another day working from home...in our pajamas.

03/19/2022

Spring is in the air! With the First Day of Spring on Sunday, March 20, we're wondering if you're as restless as we are. Feeling the 'ready' for planting, cleaning, and tossing stuff. And eating better. The Healthy Daily Meal Plan can help with that! Check it out!

03/14/2022

Did you know that today is Pi Day? According to Wikipedia, it: is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in the month/day format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π. It was founded in 1988 by Larry Shaw, an employee of the Exploratorium. Celebrations often involve eating pie or holding pi recitation competitions. I couldn't agree more! Make a pie, eat a pie, or enjoy the day of pi!

03/13/2022

Did you remember to change your clocks to Daylight Saving Time?

03/01/2022

Today is World Compliment Day! Did you give or receive a compliment today? We'd love to hear your story.

02/23/2022

Edible Cookie Dough! Who doesn't LOVE eating raw cookie dough? This recipe is delicious, easy to make and will satisfy that craving!

1 cup chickpeas
1/4 cup cashew butter
1/4 cup chocolate chips (is there ever too many?)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

Using a food processer combine all ingredients until smooth. Add in the chocolate chips and voila! Serve with apples, pears, or just a spoon!

For more deliciious recipes check out the Healthy Daily Meal Plan recipe book at healthydailymealplan.com!