It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
Recent Blog Post
Fruit and Greens Salad with Shrimp
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Ingredients:
- 1 clam shell spring mix
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 can mandarin orange, drained (save the juice)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together tahini, reserved orange juice, salt, pepper and a little water to create a salad dressing consistency. Set aside.
In a large bowl toss together spring mix, sliced strawberries, oranges, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds with just enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among 4 serving plates. Top with goat cheese and shrimp.
Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:
Plant-based: Leave out the goat cheese. Swap out shrimp for chickpeas.
Kid-friendly: Swap out shrimp for rotisserie or grilled chicken and stuff salad in a pita pocket or tortilla.
Quick prep: Use a store-bought salad kit.
It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
