Amanda Wilson Wellness — Clean Eating

  *this post is sponsored by ALDI USA When I plan my week for fueling myself well, I want to keep things simplified, budget-friendly, and made with real ingredients.  If you have spent any time over at @awilsonwellness, then you know my love for ALDI, because it makes that simplified way of eating well happen realistically.  Recently, ALDI has taken it one step further for me with Curbside Grocery Pickup. It was as simple as ordering my groceries online, clicking a button to let ALDI know I was on my way, and upon arrival I popped my truck and notified...

I have a major sweet tooth. I crave something every single day and don't deprive myself of it. As I have cleaned up my eating in the last 5 years, I've learned to balance with indulgence, but I also know that I can't just eat my way through brownie pan everyday, because I just won't feel my best. That's why this list of go-to's work so well - they not only satisfy that sweet tooth, but they are full of ingredients that are fueling and nutrient-dense. So, bam pow! You got a list of sweet tooth fixes that will also...

BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS 2 Mission Protein Tortillas (I also love Jospeh Lavash Wraps) 3 Happy Eggs, whisked 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 3 pieces canadian bacon, chopped 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese (or any kind. Almond Cheese for Dairy Free) Grass fed Butter or Avocado Oil or nonstick spray drizzle a small amount of oil or non stick spray on a skillet.  Add diced green bell pepper and allow to saute until tender. In a small bowl, whisk three eggs. Add eggs and chopped canadian bacon to the skillet.  A few minutes before eggs are down, add cheese. Scoop egg mixture into a separate bowl. Add...

I'm a huge fan of breakfast food. Take me to breakfast or brunch or cook me a brinner and we have an immediate bond.  Eggs are a go-to for a healthy, real food, nutrient-dense breakfast.  As much as we know that, sometimes scrambled eggs or the ol' sunny side up needs a change up and maybe a different pairing to make things interesting. I decided to do a round up of my favorite ways to use eggs for breakfast (or brinner...or brunch. Really, whenever) in hopes this will help spark some life into your norm if you're feeling in a...

In the June issue of A. Wellness Note, we talked about eating organic: why its important, the benefits, but also if it's truly feasible and realistic. You'll  have to check it out (you can get this issue if you subscribe in the month of June or if this is at a later date, you can subscribe then access archived issues), but for now, following the rule of "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean Fifteen" does help prioritize what should be purchased organically, which results in a slightly happier budget.  Due to access or budget, you may not be able to follow this...