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Keto Mustard Baked Chicken with Lemon-Roasted Broccoli Here it is y'all! May's recipe of the month Tender chicken breasts marinated in a blend of Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar, then roasted with broccoli and topped with fresh rosemary. The flavors will surely satisfy your taste buds! Squeeze a bit of lemon juice and sliced almonds (optional) to the finished product then dig in to this keto-friendly, high protein meal. Keto Mustard Baked Chicken with Lemon-Roasted Broccoli Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 4 drops stevia extract 1 ½ tbsp white wine vinegar 1 ½ lbs chicken breast ½ cup olive oil 2 ½ tsp fresh rosemary 4 cups broccoli ½ lemon ½ cup sliced almonds Instructions: Preheat oven to 425° F (218° C). Bring a pot of water to boil over high heat. Line a baking dish with foil. Whisk together mustard, stevia extract and white wine vinegar in a small bowl. Rub chicken breast with 2 tbsp olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste. Place chic...

GASLIGHTING From Your Medical Professionals Hey Y'all,  Let's jump right into Gaslighting. It's more than a classic film. Much more! And we've all been there, right?  Gaslighting from a so-called friend, lover, coworker, or employer. Even seemingly loving parents, children, and our elected politicians... gaslight us. Got us side-eyeing ourselves, questioning our own sanity. 😅  If you're on social media you've surely heard the horror stories of folks sharing their experiences. I could even share a handful of my own cringey ones, but I'll spare y'all.  ❗❗❗ Gaslighting  is a form of psychological manipulation and emotional abuse, where the perp is sowing seeds of doubt in their victim. It causes confusion, self-doubt, and helplessness, which can lead to anxiety, depression and dependency on the gaslighter for validation and guidance. Medical Gaslighting  is the same type of emotional abuse, but when physicians or medical providers manipulate patients to do...

Does Aging Affect Our Nutritional Needs? Hey Everyone, We all know that aging is linked to a variety of changes, like growing wiser and hopefully showing more patience, but there are also other changes that happen to the body , including muscle loss, thinner skin, nutrient deficiencies, (and in some folks) decreased quality of life and poor health outcomes... Aging bodies can also struggle to recognize hunger and thirst, which leads to dehydration and unintentional weight loss. And the consequences of that can especially affect seniors detrimentally more than their younger counterparts. So it's no shocker that eating healthy, nutrient-rich, whole foods is crucial as we continue on into elderhood. Hear Me Out...  My specialty isn't nutrition, but I've done alot of research for this blog, and I'll explain how our nutritional requirements change with age, and throw in some tips to address those changing needs. Needing Fewer Calories, but More Nutrients Our daily caloric in...