Nourish — Cultivating Kerri

Mason Jar Salads #latepost

Last week, one of my sisters from my Saved In The City Atlanta life group asked me about my Mason Jar salad recipe. She had seen a picture of me on Instagram at an event with Mason Jar salads. When she brought it up, I immediately realized that she had asked me about the same recipe two months ago. And then I realized I had yet to put the recipe on my blog. A few months ago, Cultivating Kerri was apart of a student health event called SHE (Student Health Empowerment) at Spelman College (my illustrious alma mater). It was a wonderful event encouraging students to live healthy, mentally, sexually, and in their lifestyle choices. Cultivating Kerri was invited to the event mainly to discuss the importance of healthy eating. As the students approached the vendor table, I discussed wellness, provided a few infographics, and sent them away with a cute little mason jar salad to encourage healthy eating on- the- go. Mason Jar salads are so convenient. Though a #latepost, I would consider this blog still very timely. The holidays are quickly approaching and i'm sure Mason jars will be awesome for those of us that like to avoid fast food. In the midst of my busy schedule, I am planning to incorporate more mason jar salads into my lifestyle and I hope you will do so too.

Kerrionne PhillipsNovember 7, 2016Comment

Cultivate With Kerri: Swap Spaghetti for Spaghetti Squash

If you’re a foodie like me, you probably enjoy switching things up; you find absolute joy in introducing new foods to your palette. Earlier this year, I discovered spaghetti squash-- a vegetable belonging to the squash family which when cooked, has the appearance and texture of spaghetti pasta. This is great news for my pasta lovers! Unlike spaghetti, spaghetti squash is loaded with a tons of vitamins, minerals, and gives you the taste of pasta with less carbs and calories. It also provides the same amount of fiber as regular pasta, allowing you to feel just as full after eating. Spaghetti squash is absolutely delicious, easy to make, and can be substituted for pasta in a variety of meals such spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic and herb pasta, and chicken Alfredo pasta, etc.

PhysicalKerrionne PhillipsJuly 12, 2016Comment

Make Your Own "No Bake" Energy Bites

Ever considered making your own healthy grab and go snack? Try these easy-to-make and inexpensive No Bake Energy Bites! With a prep time of only 15 minutes, you’ll be happy you made these protein and fiber packed bites to go along with you throughout your week.

PhysicalKerrionne PhillipsMay 16, 2016Comment

Why is Apple Cider Vinegar A Wellness Must Have?

If there is one very helpful “must have” ingredient for your wellness lifestyle, Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) would be it! Why? It has multiple benefits and can be used for just about anything. Here are 8 healthy benefits to using apple cider vinegar:

PhysicalKerrionne PhillipsMay 9, 2016Comment

Show Your Heart A Little Love During Heart Health Month

Every time the month of February rolls around, I’m sure many of us aspect to see red heart shaped decor in every supermarket and shopping mall as we prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but did you know that February is also American Heart Health month? Did you know that cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is the number one leading cause of death in the United States? Every year, about 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. There’s a well known Christian Proverb that tells us “to keep or guard our hearts above all else [with all diligence] because out of it flows the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). Such great wisdom that's usually applied to our spiritual and emotional hearts can benefit our physical hearts as well. Transporting blood [life] to every part of the body, the heart is one of the most vital organs within the human body. Leaving this organ unkept or unprotected can result in illness of the heart and ultimately death of the entire body. With about twelve more days left in the month, it's not too late to show your heart a little love by adding some heart healthy habits to your lifestyle.

PhysicalKerrionne PhillipsFebruary 18, 2016Comment

Skip Fast Food: Eating Healthy When You Don’t Have Time

Time seems to be one of the biggest barriers to healthy eating. This is especially true for millennials, like myself. We’re constantly on the go, holding down a 9-5, in addition to our own businesses, ministry obligations, school, and let’s not forget relationships, marriage, and kids for those of us that are already doing the family thing. I’m sure with all that’s on our plates, many of us have to find the time to eat, least on create a healthy meal at home. The promise of fast food is that it saves us time, the one thing we never have enough of; but let’s be honest, with Atlanta traffic and the lines at Chick-fil- A and Chipotle (which I love in moderation), fast food doesn’t seem to deliver much on its promise. Then there are the health implications, the empty calories, obesity, heart disease, and the stand in appointment we make with the toilet bowl as a trade off for this convenience. With a little preparation, creativity, and self-management, I believe we can limit the amount of fast food we consume, save ourselves some money, and continue successfully on our paths to total health and wellness.

Kerrionne PhillipsDecember 1, 2015Comment