The Wellness Solution
Where busy moms live happy, healthy lifestyles.
Today, on The Busy Moms Kitchen Tiffany and I chat about the big question we get as dietitians: What do you eat? This led us to discussions about how we grew up and what was the norm around health and fitness. But you will clearly see that we are what some people may call, “normal.”
Hello there and welcome to The Busy Moms Kitchen! My name is Jackie and I am a wife, mom of 2, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, personal trainer, meal planning expert and lover of flamingos and palm trees! Podcasting is something I have wanted to do for sooo long. I have been on a few, Lean …
Comfort foods are different for everyone. For myself, I have to say it’s tomato soup. As a dietitian, I definitely prefer fresh tomato soup over canned. Try this creamy roasted vegetable and tomato soup when you're craving childhood comfort food thats a bit healthier. This soup is lighter way to enjoy a creamy …
Making drastic dietary changes seems to be the number one resolution people make every year. We aren’t close to the holidays yet, but there are many people who are looking for the next best thing in dietary changes. Making healthy dietary changes can seem daunting and that’s because there are so many messages out there …
Getting enough sleep is an important factor in leading a healthy lifestyle. For many adults meeting requirements for sleep is a challenge. Choosing foods that help you sleep could be a key ingredient to a better nights rest and reaching your health and fitness goals. How does nutrition affect sleep? Healthy sleep and healthy eating …
When it comes to meal prep I always like to include something extra, like extra rice to freeze for later or maybe some prep to help the kids, like this weeks meal prep smoothie bags. You may think, if you have looked at the last two videos I posted, that I eat a lot of …
As a mother of 2 myself, I know how busy you are. The last thing you want to worry about is what you’re serving the family for dinner, right? The best way to combat this challenge is by planning AND spending the time to actually meal prep. I used to write meal plans all day …
There’s a diet getting tons of attention and for good reason. Following a plant based diet has been shown to have a positive impact on health. There always seems to be a fad diet on the go and there’s usually something extreme about that diet, something that makes it difficult to follow long term. These …
Having a home gym can really help you to reach your health and fitness goals no matter how busy your schedule is. It never really dawned on me until after listening to a podcast this morning. I mean, I guess I just took it for granted that you would know what is essential for your …
Meal prep does not need to be difficult, overwhelming or even perfect. The main reason to meal prep is so that the time consuming steps in making home cooked meals, is out of the way. I haven’t always been great at meal prep but for quite a few years (even before kids) I have made …
A great way to start the day in my household is with home-made protein pancakes. No it’s not a difficult task, really! Even before my babies graced my world, I was starting the day with these protein pancakes. Originally finding a similar recipe in a fitness magazine, I have made them my own with …
