This is an easy and delicious way to use up that pack of chicken tenders in your fridge! Stock up on these pantry items during your next grocery trip so that you can make this recipe anytime. I love serving this over a crispy salad using this dressing.
Here’s the buffalo sauce I used: The New Primal Buffalo Sauce
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While I love summer and everything it has to offer, there’s truly nothing like fall to win my heart over. Think sweaters, football games, apple picking trips and obviously, roasting ALL the produce. No root vegetables left behind!
Nutrition Happens. We’re not solely focused on the food around here (even though we LOVE chatting about a good meal!) – we believe nutrition happens when we’re intentional about the way we’re feeding every aspect of life: the decisions we make for our bodies, the way we take care of our minds, and the relationships we choose to invest in.
While healthy certainly looks differently on everyone, one thing we can all agree on is this: health should be a judgement-free zone. Instead of focusing on perfection, we’re actively choosing to drop the comparison game and instead, celebrate people just the way they are. Because nutrition happens with no labels – whether you’re holding a green smoothie or a maple glazed doughnut. This series intends to share the incredible minds of Chicagoans in this community who share a similar passion for living their own definition of their best lives. Here’s how these Chicago locals are all making nutrition happen:
*May’s note: Carolyn’s business, Welltended curates indoor potted plants that DELIVERS right to the front of your doorstep (I KNOW!). I love supporting locals because small businesses reminds me of the work ethic and passion that goes into running your own brand (my parents are small business owners!) And everything about Welltended speaks to me on another level: as someone who’s always browsing for her next house plant but a) lives in the city b) does not own a car c) does not want walk a fiddle fig leaf tree 2-3 miles back to her apartment d) also does not want to call an Uber/Lyft to take said fiddle fig leaf tree home and break all the branches in the process e) couldn’t for the life of her keep up with plant maintenance in the past Welltended comes in to solve all of my plant mom status problems in one day. Worried about being a bad plant parent? Welltended offers on – demand support for ALL of your plant problems. Just send them a photo of what’s going on (text, calls, emails…they take them all!) and they’ll get back to with solutions. They’ll even send reminders to water your plants! As mentioned, the plants are delivered in the Chicago area right to your doorstep. There’s also options for it to come already planted in the planter (so you don’t need to buy a separate 10lb bag of soil for one plant…again, #plantprobs). The selection and quality is by far one of the best I’ve seen in the city so far. Carolyn’s background is in plants so she’s truly a plant lady – find her at @welltended on Instagram and go support your local boss lady. I’m convinced there’s nothing she can’t do! Find a list of available plants here – snag them fast, they’re in high demand!
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Earlier this month, I went with the Quaker team to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to learn about oat harvesting and milling. The Quaker oat milling location in Cedar Rapids is the largest one in the world. One of my favorite things to learn about (besides nutrition, obviously) is where and how our food gets from farm to table. This was such a treat!
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It’s here: the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Temperatures have dropped (well, at least here in Chicago!) which means it’s the start of hibernation season.
I’m kidding, we’re not always in hibernation when it gets cold (although, you know there’s some truth to this!) but let’s be real here: it’s easy to have a “forget it!” mentality during the holiday season when it comes to mindful habits. I’m a fan of making goals, but part of having a healthy mindset is being able to accept when plans don’t go accordingly. The key is setting REALISTIC goals that you can meet, even after the busy holiday season.
Remember, small habits = big changes over time.
Here are five realistic ways to stay on track and make nutrition happen during any busy season:
This post is written in sponsorship by Handsome Brook Farms. Thanks for supporting projects that make Nutrition Happen!
It’s finally cooling down in Chicago (fall is my favorite season here!) so naturally I’m thinking about warm recipes (like hearty chilis and soups), turtleneck sweaters (I LIVE in turtleneck sweaters in the colder months), and hot beverages.
Just kidding about the hot beverages. I think I’ll still be drinking cold brew come January when it’s negative five outside. Honestly, though. Iced coffee forever! Warm and spicy recipes however….bring it all on.
I’ve been using a slow cooker weekly and it is an absolute lifesaver in the colder seasons. The recipes are easy (literally throw all ingredients in, go to work, come back, eat immediately) and clean-up is a BREEZE.
However, I still obviously like to throw in salads into my weekly menu to switch things up. Cold and raw salads probably don’t come to mind as often when it gets colder, but my favorite salads have always been ones the ones that are a bit heartier. Think lots of texture from a variety of roasted vegetables, toasted nuts, and fresh baked bread. It’s no secret we love roasted vegetables over here. It can totally take an otherwise bland salad to the next level by adding lots of texture, flavors, and warmth. You’ll never have to think about reaching for sad and cold iceberg lettuce – the kind with approximately five sprigs of carrot shreds again (I know you KNOW what I’m talking about).
