"I aspire to eating more vegetables, I know I should," Ann said in a recent nutrition session.

"What's holding you back?" I asked

"I buy them with grand ideas of roasting a bunch to have for the week, making salads with greens, and cutting up veggie stick to have for snacks. But then that all sounds too exhausting by the time I get home and they just sit in my fridge until they look like science experiments and I toss them."

"That DOES sound like a lot of work - especially if you're tired from the work week and would rather relax on the weekend or do something fun," I said

This is why "simplify to amplify" is SO important, Reader!

We need to check ourselves and our ambitions before we wreck ourselves and our health goals.

In the latest episode of Savor Food and Body Podcast (episode 106), Chef Shannon and I discuss practical strategies for managing excess produce and reducing food waste, especially for smaller households. 

"It's ok to play in the kitchen!" Chef Shannon reminds us.

Watch or listen to the episode for creative ways to reduce food waste and enjoy satisfying meals that align with your health goals in midlife.

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Chef Shannon and I chat about the importance of inventory management, kitchen organization, and creative cooking techniques to minimize food waste, especially with fresh produce.

Takeaways from the show:

• Maximizing produce is essential for small households.
• Take inventory helps prevent food waste.
• Protein essentials should always be stocked in the pantry.
• Creative storage solutions can extend the life of food.
• How to transform leftovers into new meals.
• Mindful cooking balances what you want to eat with what your body needs (intuitive eating)
• It’s okay to make mistakes while learning to cook. Experimentation in the kitchen fosters creativity.

​Listen to the audio on your favorite podcast player

Speaking of "simplifying to amplify," your ambitions with healthy eating in midlife,

​Join the Gentle Nutrition Made Easy online Course!​

Enrollment closes on Monday, June 30! This is the last time 2 live coaching calls will be offered as a bonus!

You don't need another impossible diet.​
You just need a gentle, proven framework designed specifically for active women in midlife to regain control of their health and energy!

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PLUS...

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This course is for you if you want...

• A proven approach to nutrition that actually works for mid-life
• The ability to lower your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure
• More energy and fewer mood swings
• A sense of freedom and confidence around food and exercise

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Hit reply with questions! I'd love to answer them :)

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Have a great weekend savoring food and your body,

Amanda

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PS: NEW Podcast Ep 106: Stop wasting fresh produce! Tips for Cooking in Midlife. In episode 106 of Savor Food and Body Podcast, Amanda and Chef Shannon discuss practical strategies for managing excess produce and reducing food waste, especially for smaller households. Listen to the episode now!​