Ep 019: Simple Healthy Meals with Amy Weinstock

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is one of my favorite episodes so far that I know you are going to want to go back and listen to over and over again! I’m so blessed to have my sweet friend, Amy Weinstock, award winning news anchor turned food blogger with a passion for all things health and wellness on the podcast. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week Amy shares her top 3’s for a go-to snack, meal, and cocktail/mocktail that are perfect for these summer months. The cool thing about these recipes is that the ingredients are fresh and can be substituted for whatever you have on hand or seasonal faves! She recommends a fun theme night for meal inspiration and even using specific ingredients for their many health benefits, like natural digestive enzymes, low glycemic index, and those with lower calories.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I also love that Amy shares some smart practices when getting the whole family to eat healthily. She believes it’s so important to model healthy eating in front of our kiddos, using simple, fresh ingredients, and enjoying some yummy treats in moderation too! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Additionally, Amy encourages us to involve the kids in the food prep, and make the effort to sit down and have family dinner together to share in great conversation. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Here are the highlights from this episode:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">{1:29} Introduction to Amy</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">{5:14} Modeling positive behaviors with food around our kids</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">{8:12) Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">{10:46} Amy’s go-to meals</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">{14:58} Amy’s favorite ingredients</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">{17:51} Drinks for themed dinner nights</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">{21:25} Amy’s advice for cooking for the family</span></p> <p> <