Hello everyone! Happy October! Times flies and this first of this month especially feels like that! Welcome to Newsletter 13! I hope you have been enjoying my blogs. Yesterday, I was happy to have achieved a milestone with my TikTok account! I have finally reached 1,000 followers, which will give me the opportunity to monetize in more ways and have a greater reach! I am so excited and happy for this milestone. If you have any social media accounts, please follow mine! You can find them in the right column of my page.
As always in my newsletters, I have the recaps, notable products, a notable quote, and there is also a free ebook you can download from Barnes and Noble! Feel free to browse my articles and articles not mentioned in the recap. I hope you find them usefu!
Blog Recap
Recipe Recap
As promised, I have a few fall recipes in this newsletter. As previously mentioned, my social media accounts are in the right-hand column. If you visit any of my accounts, you will find these recipes, other reposted recipes, health tips, and other useful info you might want to follow. I hope you enjoy!
Lemon Parmesan Garlic Pasta
Ingredients (2–3 servings):
6 oz whole wheat or chickpea pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon (about 3–4 tbsp)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup reserved pasta water (adjust as needed)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions:
Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
Make the garlic base:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and lemon zest, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t let garlic burn).
Create the creamy sauce:
Reduce heat to low.
Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Parmesan to the skillet, stirring gently until combined.
Slowly add in reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches a silky, creamy consistency.
Combine:
Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, coating well with the sauce.
Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Finish & serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Add an extra dusting of Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
✨ Why it’s healthy:
Uses Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream → lower fat, higher protein.
Whole wheat or chickpea pasta adds fiber and nutrients.
Olive oil provides heart-healthy fats.
Lemon + garlic boosts flavor and antioxidants without extra calories.
Healthy Apple Cinnamon Donuts
Ingredients:
2 cups almond flour (you can always use your own variation of flour)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
2 eggs
⅓ cup maple syrup
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup finely diced apple
Why it’s healthy:
Low-carb and gluten-free, these muffins are rich in healthy fats and naturally sweetened, making them great for a paleo-friendly option.
Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
1 cup Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
1 can pumpkin puree
½ cup oatmeal
2 tbsp maple syrup or 2 dates (optional) I did both
1 tbsp flaxseed
½ tsp pumpkin spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp turmeric
A sprinkle of granola on top (optional)
Ice to your liking.
Southwest Steak Salad
Taylor Farms Southwest Salad kit (or any other Southwest salad kit) You don’t have to, but I like to get these kits to save money. Comes with lettuce, cabbage, carrots, tortilla strips, pepita seeds, and dressing! You buy each of those separately but the cost adds up!
14-16oz shaved steak
1 small to medium sweet or white onion chopped
1/3 cucumber sliced
½ red onion chopped
1 avocado chopped
½ can of black beans
Cilantro Lime Spicy Dressing:
juice of 1-2 limes
2 tbsp olive oil
salt
pepper
cayenne pepper
chili powder
Instructions:
Cook steak on medium low and add onion when steak starts getting brown. Add salt and pepper.
Use salad kit or your own greens and combine other vegetables.
Add black beans
Add cooked steak
Top with tortilla strips and dressing
enjoy!
Product Recommendations
Granitesone Nesting Pot Set with lids
Barebells Pumpkin Spice Protein Bar. 20 grams of protein, very low to no sugar, and some fiber! Get these at GNC; they often have a BOGO 50% special for a huge list of items!
The Obesity Code, by Jason Fung, MD
Free Ebook
The Low-Carb Instant Cookbook, by Chef Effect This book is free!!! You can find this at Barnes and Noble and it only requires a free membership! You can also pay for a premium membership with additional perks.
Notable Quote
“It is always the simple that produces the marvelous,” Amelia Barr
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