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Jennifer DiGregorio

Jennifer DiGregorio is a Health Coach, creator of the Lifestyle Change Program and co-founder of Healthletica. She helps busy women lose weight naturally and feel great through simple and delicious food & health wisdom.

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The cold is coming in which means my slow-cooker is coming out! . . I put this puppy to work all Fall and Winter long. It's a huge time saver for me and allows me to make large batches of soup that can be stored in my fridge for the week ahead. . . If you have some leftover canned pumpkin from Thanksgiving you can put it to use with my soul warming soup recipe. . . Pumpkin Leek Soup . . INGREDIENTS: 1 can pumpkin 1 whole leek 5 large carrots 5 stalks celery 1 pack mushrooms 1 lemon 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil 1 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp coriander 1 tbsp rosemary Sea salt and black pepper to taste Filtered water . . INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Chop and place all vegetables into a slow cooker. 2. Add all spices. 3. Add filtered water (enough to cover 3/4 of the vegetables). 4. Cook for 4 hours at high setting or 6 hours at low setting. 5. Put cooked vegetables and liquid in a blender, add ghee/coconut oil, and lemon juice (you will probably have to do this in two batches). 5. Blend until a thick and creamy purée is formed. 6. Jar any extra soup, store in the fridge and use within the week. . . #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

. . I'm officially obsessed with my morning Pumpkin Spice Latte. It's to the point where I wonder how I survived all the other seasons without it! . . It's super creamy with the full fat coconut milk and the collagen creamer is a nice touch if you're delaying breakfast. . . Give it a try - you'll be sure to fall in love with Fall after just one sip 🍂 . . Pumpkin Spice Latte . . INGREDIENTS: 1 long espresso (or 1 cup coffee) 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk (canned is best) 1 scoop coconut collagen creamer (optional) 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice . . Add espresso/coffee to ingredients and stir OR throw all ingredients into a blender. . . #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

. . Not quite Buns of Steel stuff, but close enough... . . The stability ball hamstring curl is one of my go-to exercises when I'm looking to target the posterior chain (back, butt and hamstrings) - and feeling too lazy to do it from a standing position (yes, I'm human and it happens). . . I get to chill out on a mat and do a few sets of these while my buns rise in the oven 😁 . . I usually do 3-4 sets of 20 reps, but you can break it down into more sets with less reps if that works better for you. . . Keep the hips steady and high throughout the exercise and focus on an engaged core while drawing the ball in using your butt muscles. Slow controlled movements in and out here. . . I like to pair this exercise with some type of upper body movement like rows or push-ups. You can create a super-set by going back and forth between the two different exercises. Take a 2-3 min break between sets. . . Caution: burning buns may occur 🔥 . . #bunsofsteel #buttworkout #prethanksgiving #stabilityball #train #personaltrainer #functionaltraining #strengthtraining #quickworkouts #strength #mobility #movement #exercise #strong #strongwomen #weightloss #weightlossjourney #fitness #fitnessjourney #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #healthletica

. . I put that $#!+ on everything! . . Broccoli sprouts that is. "Why?" - you may ask. . . These little guys contain a WONDER CHEMICAL called SULFORAPHANE that triggers antioxidant compounds in the body's cells therefore boosting the body's defense system against all kinds of disease. . . Not only are we talking about inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, but also repairing damaged DNA and reducing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease! . . It's a no brainer - buy or grow broccoli sprouts and throw them in and on everything. . . This dish: Fried eggs on a bed of my homemade coleslaw all topped with broccoli sprouts. . . Find my coleslaw recipe on my blog. . . #antiaging #sulforaphane #broccolisprouts #cancer #wholefoods #realfood #glutenfree #nutrition #organic #paleo #paleodiet #keto #ketodiet #whole30meals #ingredientsmatter #weightlossjourney #cleaneating #healthy #healthyfood #justeatrealfood #eatyourcolours #leakygut #guthealthmatters #hormonehealth #lifechangingfoods #eatwellbewell #makesmewhole #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

I don’t know about you, but stuffing is by far my favourite Thanksgiving dish (it even tops turkey!). . . Traditionally, my family prepares their stuffing with some ingredients that I can’t eat (damn gluten!), so since depriving myself on Thanksgiving is NOT an option, I had to create a stuffing recipe that not only tasted bomb to me, but my family as well…and I think I created a winner here. . . Check out this gluten-free, whole food inspired stuffing recipe and give it a try this Thanksgiving. . . Thanksgiving Stuffing Paleo Style . . INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground pork or sausage stuffing 6 strips of bacon (sliced) 2 eggs (beaten) 2 sweet potatoes (diced) 5 stalks celery (chopped) 1 onion (chopped) 1 pack mushrooms (sliced) 1 cup pecans (chopped) 1/2 cup dates (sliced) 1/2 cup vegetable broth 2 tbsp white wine Sea salt and pepper to taste . . INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375. 2. Bake sweet potatoes in some olive oil, sea salt and black pepper for 30 min. Set aside in a large bowl. 3. Over medium heat, cook bacon in a large frying pan until fat starts to render. 4. Add onions (1 min) then add celery and cook for 4 min. 5. Add pork, mushrooms and white wine. Break pork apart and mix well. Cook until pork is no longer pink. 6. Add pork mixture into bowl with sweet potatoes. 7. Add pecans, dates, broth, eggs, sea salt and black pepper into bowl and mix well. 8. Place mixture into a 9×13 baking dish and bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes. . . #thanksgiving #stuffing #instafood #wholefoods #realfood #glutenfree #nutrition #organic #paleo #paleodiet #keto #ketodiet #whole30meals #ingredientsmatter #weightlossjourney #cleaneating #healthy #healthyfood #justeatrealfood #eatyourcolours #leakygut #guthealthmatters #lifechangingfoods #eatwellbewell #makesmewhole #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

Anti-aging in wine country🍷 . . #polyphenols #keepsmeyoung #bestieweekend @siraijodi

Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins . . These muffins make for a quick healthy breakfast or snack during the Fall and Winter months. . . They contain nutrient-dense egg protein and healthy fats that will help to fuel you right. . . I like to make a large batch, freeze them and grab one or two whenever I’m short on time and/or have limited healthy options to feed my hunger. . . They thaw out fast at room temperature or you can throw them into the microwave for an even quicker defrost (30 secs or so). . . If you are eating this muffin warm, I highly recommend adding some butter/ghee to it. If you are eating it at room temperature or slightly cold, try it with some nut butter. . . INGREDIENTS (makes 15+ medium sized muffins): . . 10 eggs 1 can pumpkin purée (398g) @farmersmarketfoods 1 cup coconut flour, sifted 1/2 cup coconut oil (or ghee/butter), melted @omega.nutrition 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup 2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice @naturesemporium 2 tsp vanilla extract @simplyorganicfoods 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sea salt @celticseasalt . . INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Add all ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk together thoroughly or use an immersion blender until a thick smooth batter is formed. 3. Fill muffin tin spots 3/4 of the way with batter. 4. Bake for 15-20 minutes. . . #pumpkin #thanksgiving #fall #food #instafood #wholefoods #realfood #glutenfree #nutrition #organic #paleo #paleodiet #keto #whole30meals #ingredientsmatter #weightlossjourney #cleaneating #healthy #healthyfood #justeatrealfood #eatyourcolours #leakygut #guthealthmatters #lifechangingfoods #eatwellbewell #makesmewhole #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

Another great reason to travel south this Fall/Winter... The grilling season doesn't come to an end! . . Grilled grass-fed sirloin steak (marinated in balsamic vinegar, garlic, sea salt and black pepper). . . Grilled zucchini finished with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. . . Roasted butternut squash finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. . . And no steak dinner is complete without a great glass of red (or 3!)🍷 . . #grill #steak #food #instafood #wholefoods #realfood #glutenfree #nutrition #organic #paleo #paleodiet #keto #ketodiet #whole30meals #ingredientsmatter #weightlossjourney #cleaneating #healthy #healthyfood #justeatrealfood #eatyourcolours #leakygut #guthealthmatters #lifechangingfoods #eatwellbewell #makesmewhole #healthcoach #LifestyleChangeProgram #JDsKitchen

Summer never ends...in the Sunshine State! 🍊 . . #coppertonetan #itsnotover #untiliflymyassbackhome

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