Part of overcoming fear and anxiety is learning to trust Jesus.  When I let myself get side tracked that's when I find myself overwhelmed with fear.  Releasing, whatever that thing is that's making me so fearful, to Jesus is the trusting part.  My sister, Trisha taught me about releasing.  She said, "You may have to release it several times a day."  To release is to verbally tell Jesus I give this (whatever your struggle) to You, Lord.  Leaving it with God means you are not worrying about it anymore.  Let God handle it.

As God has brought me to encountering peace I am learning to keep my body healthy.   We all know eating healthy affects our body but, did you know food also affects your mood/emotions?   Just watch the calm child's behavior change after eating a candy bar!  I have minimized my intake of caffeine and sugar which can make anxiety worse.  With that note, I wanted to give you a few ideas of what a week of healthy dinners might look like.

DINNER:

Sunday:  Stir fry vegetables, spaghetti squash with baked chicken thighs. 

Cut spaghetti squash in half, scoop out seeds, rub with olive oil & salt.  Place in large casserole dish upside down, add 1/3 cup of water.  Bake spaghetti squash 425 degrees for 40 minutes(depending on size)  Watch last 10 minutes to avoid overcooking.  You want it to be a little firm, cooked just enough to fork out. When cool enough to handle, using a fork, pull the squash toward you.  It will separate into noodle form.  Finish cooking in bone broth, salt, garlic and paprika or cayenne.

While the spaghetti squash cooks bake chicken thighs.  Dab with a little grass fed butter, salt, cumin, garlic.  Bake covered for more juicy thigh.

Ideally have the vegetables cooking at the same time.  Chop your favorite stir fry vegetables.  I use carrots, zucchini, onion, mushrooms.
Once everything is done, plate placing the spaghetti squash as your base, then your chicken and veggies.  Great topped off with grass fed cheese.

Monday:  Power Bowl

Packed with nutrients thus named power bowl.  This meal is exciting because you can change out your toppings and have it several times a week.  Start with a base.  I use quinoa.  So in your bowl dip your quinoa, top with egg over easy, avocado and apple.  Power bowls usually have a dressing.  The last time we had this I used left over pumpkin soup as the dressing.  The family loved it.

Tuesday:  Eggplant Pizza

Peel and slice eggplant. (thickness according to your liking)  Salt and let sit for 15 minutes.  This will draw out moisture.  Dab with paper towel.  Spoon your favorite sauce onto each piece.  Marinara and pesto are great choices.  Now, load it up with cheese and your go to toppings.  I enjoy black olives and mushrooms.  Goes great with a side salad.

Wednesday:  Poached Salmon with Baked Sweet potato & Green Beans

Season salmon with salt, cilantro, garlic, paprika.  Cook in chicken bone broth until temps done.  Bake sweet potato, add dab of butter.  Cook green beans in a little water mostly steaming, salt & pepper to taste.  Serve green beans atop your sweet potato.  Drizzle Coconut Aminos or Bragg's Liquid Aminos for added flavor.

Thursday:  Crockpot White Beans with Sautéed Kale

Soak beans overnight in water and tablespoon apple cider vinegar.  In the morning rinse and place in crockpot, cooking all day.  Season with chicken bone broth, butter or olive oil and your favorite herbs/spices.
Sautee chopped onion and Kale in coconut oil until tender.  Dip out a bowl of white beans, add kale to top and grass fed cheese if you like.  Finish off with sauerkraut.

Friday:  Hamburger and Quinoa Salad

Quinoa salad is soaked & cooked quinoa mixed with cilantro, 1 chopped mango, 1 cucumber, 1/2 lemon juiced and salt to taste.  Serve with grilled hamburger using lettuce or gluten free bun.

Saturday:  Left overs

Pile up any leftovers and add a salad if there's not enough.  Top your salad with an egg over easy for extra protein, using the yolk for dressing.


I just want to make sure I'm feeding my family with nutrient dense foods that will fuel our bodies while promoting a healthy body, mind, spirit.  Thank the Lord He made the food we need to accomplish this endeavor!

Thanks for reading!  Please share your favorite healthy recipe.