Get ready for fall with another easy recipe from Katie's kitchen.

Sweet Potato Hash
1lb ground meat or sausage
2-3 sweet potatoes depending on size
4-5 C kale, stems removed
1/2 chopped onion

Microwave sweet potatoes until almost cooked, about 4 min, cut in half and set aside.  brown meat until about 75% done.   As meat is browning, peel skin off sweet potatoes and chop into bite sized chunks.  Add onion to meat and cook until starting to turn translucent.  Add kale and cook until wilted.  Add sweet potato cubes and cooked until is done.  season to taste.

Unless you live under a rock, you have probably heard the word adaptogens thrown about.  What are they and will they work for you?  This is great article without being overly science-y.  The ads are annoying but easy to scroll past.  I have tried all of the ones covered in the article and personally love are ashwaganda and maca, but holy basil is great for evenings too.

​What Are Adaptogens?

It's getting to be that time of year when we are looking for something warm and satisfying to put in our tummies.  Try out this recipe for keto chicken chili.

​White Chicken Chili

Curious about cultured foods?  Find out the benefits of adding them to diet and ways that you can try making your own in this article.

How much zucchini bread can you possibly eat?  Here is a delicious dinner idea from Paleo Leap to help you use up some of that over zealous squash.

Ground Beef and Zucchini Stir Fry

Intermittent fasting and working out?  Yes!  Read a quick article about that here.

Enjoy it while you can, fire up the BBQ for a complete easy weeknight meal.

Flat iron steak with vegetable packet

1 - 2 flat iron steaks depending on size and the number of people
asparagus
mushrooms
onion
garlic
butter

Season the steaks as desired and let them sit while you start your BBQ.  Cut the asparagus, mushrooms and onion into large pieces.  Lay out a piece of foil large enough to be able to fold around the vegetables.  Place the vegetables in the center of the packet, season with salt and pepper and place a few bits of butter on top.  Fold the foil over and crimp the edges to seal.  Once the grill is hot, place the steaks and foil packet on.  Cook until the steaks are done, flipping as needed.  Cover the steaks for a few minutes off the grill once done and fix a nice little salad on your plate.  Take care when opening the foil packet, the steam is hot.

Add another reason to exercise for overall health, specifically gut health.  This article goes in depth into the ways exercise can improve gut health and overall health.

Here is a great recipe from Katie.

Caprese Bites
Fresh mozzarella
Cherry tomatoes
Fresh basil
Good olive oil
Good balsamic vinegar

Cut cheese into bite sized slices, top with about half a tomato, drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, top with chopped basil.

​Enjoy!