Spinach going bad? Here are some tips to use it up quickly!

I had a Costco size bag of organic spinach in my refrigerator that had gone past the "use by" date and I quickly racked my brain on ways to not let it go to waste. Figured others may be running into the same problems so I wanted to share my tricks.

1. Make egg muffins!  Recipe: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together 8 eggs, 1 can of black beans, 1 can of diced tomatoes, 2Tbsp hemp seeds and 2Tbsp flour, 1 cup of cottage cheese and mix well. Then chop up some orange or red pepper, onion and garlic and throw them in a pan, sautéing them with olive oil. Add to egg mixture. Then saute spinach in olive oil until wilted and soft. Remove from pan and wrap in paper towel then chop up and add to egg mixture. Add feta (I added probably ~1/4 cup) or whatever grated cheese you prefer. Then add some sriracha or whatever hot sauce of your choice, to your preferred taste. Put liners in a muffin tin and then add egg mixture until full and bake for about 35 minutes. The nice thing about these are that you can add any veggies that are going bad and really clean out your refrigerator! Win Win! Plus they are SO GOOD.

2. Freeze it for smoothies! Add enough for one smoothie to a freezer bag. OR blend up with almond milk and a dash of O.J. and freeze in an ice cube tray then bag up and add to smoothies to add thickness. (Because if you're like me a smoothie is better the thicker it is)

3. Bed of Greens. Whatever you're making for dinner: steak, chicken or salmon plate the protein source over a bed of spinach. 

With these simple tips you never have to worry about throwing away greens or letting them rot away in the fridge. Do you have any great tips to share?? Comment below and I'll add them to the list! LIVE WELL.

Time to Check In.

Remember to eat every 3-5 hours and check in regularly with yourself. To honor our hunger we have to be aware and prepared. Poor food choices come about when whatever is quickly available trumps what we put in our mouth because we have ignored our hunger all day. There is a difference between the nice reminder hungry and "HANGRY" which is most definitely the really uncomfortable hunger that will most likely lead to regret. Our mind and body are created to eat regularly and I typically recommend checking in at least every 3-5 hours. I also don't recommend skipping carbohydrates, leaving out food groups to avoid calories because carbohydrates are necessary for clear thinking and happiness (at least I think so! #ilovebread) 
#hangry #respect #wellness #livewellgr #foodie #foodblogger #empoweringwomen #empower #peace #women #momlife 

Respect Satiety = Fullness

RESPECT SATIETY = FULLNESS. 
Just like we talked about honoring your appetite the same goes for knowing when to stop eating. I love bringing in the analogy of children because it is so just built into their bodies. That means it was in yours at some point too, we just need to find it! Children haven't been messed up by our diet American mind-set yet and naturally know when they are full. I have talked to a lot of moms who blame the 300 extra calories per day coming from eating their children's leftovers. Don't just shovel in food, while watching tv or checking your phone. Really experience food and learn when your body cues you to stop. No one likes feeling stuffed, and it's just as unpleasant as being hungry. So why do we keep eating? If you have no idea what feeling satisfied feels like then eat slowly at your next meal. When you think you feel something and can tell you're slowing down wait about 10 minutes and drink 4-8 ounces of water. If at the end of the 10 minutes you are still hungry eat a few more bites and then assess again. Eventually the cues will be second nature. #intuitiveeating #cleaneats #dietitian #livewellgr #foodie #foodblogger #empowerwomen #diet #foodiegam #empower #detox #fruits #veggies