Welcome to my January favorites post and happy New Year! I know we’re approaching the end of the month, but it’s still January and I’m hoping you’re all still excited and motivated to cook healthy recipes this year. I have so many goals for 2018, both personal and for my career. I’m hoping that 2018 will be a good one!
I’m currently working on so many new recipes that I can’t wait to share with you guys. I’m hoping to share a lasagna recipe soon, as well as a soup, smoothie, casserole and of course some healthy treats. Let me know what kind of recipes you would love to see on the blog this year. I would love to hear your suggestions!
For now, I hope you’ll enjoy this month’s favorites post!
I have a few very general goals for the year. As usual, I like having large goals, then making smaller, more specific goals every month and week. Here are my goals this year:
Update: I just learned that I passed my exam and I’m officially a registered dietitian!!! So ignore that last goal as I may have a glass of wine to celebrate. 😉
I have quite a few books on my list to read, which is good for my goal of reading one book per month. This month, I already finished The Child Finder and I absolutely loved it! I’m now starting my next book, which is Ready Player One. My friend recommended it to me and although it’s very different from the books I usually read, it’s very good so far!
With the extreme cold temperatures we’ve had over the last few weeks, my skin has been very dry. Walking 20 minutes to and from work in -30°C temperatures sure dries out the skin! For that reason, I’m using more moisturizer. This one is my absolute favorite. My best friend had this cream when growing up and something about the smell brings me back to my high school years. We’re both obsessed with it! Plus it works very well.
Did you get an Instant Pot for Christmas? I did and I’m so excited to use it! So far, I made this mac and cheese and this spicy peanut soup. I must say, that soup was one of the best soups I’ve ever had. I still need to figure out how my Instant Pot works, but I’m looking forward to test some of my own recipes with it.
Clearly I’m a bit obsessed with making cozy drinks using cashews and my Vitamix. Since I made my first cashew latte, I’ve been trying different flavor combinations. I have another one coming soon, but in the meantime, I highly recommend that you try these warm healthy drinks if you haven’t already!
I recently started making my own bread and I’m loving it! I started using this no-knead recipe from Pinch of Yum and made some healthy adjustments. Once I develop a recipe I absolutely love, I’ll be sure to share it with you guys. Don’t worry, that should be soon.
Trying to eat healthier this year? I have a page on the blog dedicated to all my healthy pantry must-haves. Hope it gives you inspiration for the New Year!
Here are a few of my favorite healthy recipes from some of my favorite bloggers:
Sweet Potato & Toasted Bread Winter Salad
Curried Roasted Carrot & Cauliflower Soup
Everyday Salad with Tahini Dressing and chickpea croutons
New Year Tropical Green Smoothie
Glowing Green Spirulina Smoothie
Sugar-Free Breakfast Banana Bread
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Oh hello beautiful girl, I love this inspiring post and your motivating words. The hot chocolate looks sooo good to me. I have it daily :)! Much love, Annelina
Hi Annelina, thank you so much! I'm happy you like it. Have a great week. :)