3 common eating mistakes you might be making: Going too long between meals Not eating enough at meals Trying to eat too healthy/not enjoying meals Going too long between meals Ideally, you’ll want to eat something every 3-4 hours. Obviously things like work and other commitments can get in the way, but this is a good rule of thumb … Read More
Butter & Garlic Roasted Carrots (recipe)
If you’re new to Cooking with Christina, you need to know: I cook mainly by eyeballing I measure with my soul We’re mostly winging it (outside of cooking included) If I can take a cooking short cut, I will The secret ingredient in this simple carrot recipe is: canned carrots! If you’re not taking advantage of the nutrition packed yet super easy … Read More
Simple Nutrition Framework: Carbs, Protein, Produce, Make it Taste Good
People get sucked into the realm of dieting for 2 main reasons: misinformation about the human body + basic nutrition concepts plagued by body image issues + body dysmorphia Today, we’re going to focus on thing #1: teaching you the basic principles of nutrition so that you feel smart enough to not have to diet anymore. Dieting makes people stupid. … Read More
Creamy Mashed Potatoes (recipe)
If you’re new to Cooking with Christina, you need to know: I cook mainly by eyeballing I measure with my soul We’re mostly winging it (outside of cooking included) Creamy Mashed Potatoes What you’ll need: red potatoes (any will work. Red potatoes make for thick, creamy mashed potatoes, though!) a pot of water salt butter cream cheese sour cream half and … Read More
Perfectly Baked Salmon (recipe)
If you’re new to Cooking with Christina, you need to know: I cook mainly by eyeballing I measure with my soul We’re mostly winging it (outside of cooking included) Perfectly baked salmon What you’ll need: I used wild caught, boneless, skinless salmon fillets from Walmart (also Aldi) Olive Oil Butter Garlic (fresh, minced, or powder) Salt and pepper Lemon (optional) … Read More
10 Easy Ways to Eat More Protein Each Day
There are 4 macronutrients that are important to try and eat at most meals: carbs, protein, fat, and fiber. Protein is one of the more difficult macros to get in at most meals: They can take a lot of time to prepare and cook Meat sounds gross sometimes, especially if you’ve been eating a lot of it Convenient protein options … Read More