Give yourself a pat on the back. Really. Stop reading this for just a moment, and give yourself a pat on the back. As a fellow mom, I celebrate everything you’ve managed to get done today. See, I don’t even have to ask you if had a busy day. I know it was. There are doctor appointments, and after school practices. You have to go to work and volunteer in your child’s class. You manage to squeeze in a work out and do the laundry. Welcome to motherhood, week in and week out.
The problem is that all that rushing around can lead to bad decision making when it comes to feeding your family. It’s easy to grab fast food but, chances are, you’ll end up feeling guilty about it later.
I’ve found that serving up healthy meals isn’t as hard as I used to think.
Here is a meal that doesn’t take much effort and will nourish your family as much as you love them!
This week, find at least one day the whole family can eat together! You’ll be glad you did when you go to bed exhausted, as usual, but feeling more connected! As a bonus, you’ll save money eating at home and studies show that kids who ate dinner with their family eat more fruits and vegetables and less soda and fried foods. Now that’s a healthy habit to start!
RECIPES:
BROOKE’S CLASSIC THREE BEAN CHILI FROM 360YOURLIFE.COM
This recipe was created by a member of Burn Boot Camp. With cooler days ahead, it’s a great throw together meal for your family.
Ingredients
· 1 lb grass fed beef, browned and drained
· 1 can black beans
· 1 can white kidney or pinto beans
· 1 can red kidney beans
· 1/2 large onion chopped
· 1 green pepper, chopped
· 3 cloves of garlic, minced
· 2, 8 ounce cans of tomato sauce
· 1 cup organic beef broth
· 1 tbsp Chili powder
· 1 tsp sea salt
· 1 tsp black pepper
Directions
1. Brown beef on the stove, drain
2. Transfer to crock pot
3. Set on low 8-9 hours
Nutrition is important not only in how you feel but how you look! Come see my trainer at Burn Boot Camp in Eau Claire and we can help guide you to the most effective combination of food and exercise. Find more information about Burn Boot Camp on our website:burnbootcamp.com/eauclaire-wi
Sonya Pennel
Owner
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