Easy Batch Cooking and the Basic 8 with Kelsey Cohrt
I’m so excited to have Kelsey Cohrt joining me on this episode of the podcast where we will be discussing how to effectively meal prep. Kelsey is the creator of Northwest Health Coaching. Through her 1:1 health coaching program, her Gut Health Group, creating specialized weekly meal plans for clients, along with her Batch Cooking Framework Course coming out on May 6th, Kelsey’s goals have always been to help teach busy people how to get healthier food into their belly and incorporate healthy eating habits so they start feeling good.
We talk about how you can feed yourself, and of course, prepare meals in a straightforward manner. Kelsey also shares her own food experience, the challenges, and her wins while on this journey.
This is such a very important topic to discuss especially now when we are all asked to stay at home. Many of us may feel like we have more time to prepare our meals, but it may not always be that way. Why not use this time to build new healthy habits, right? Tune into this episode for easy-to-follow tips, and get to know Kelsey and her business.
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 Intro
2:55 - Get to know Kelsey Cohrt
How The Healing Effects of Food taught her a new way of looking at food
Real food + healthy habits + gut support = body will feel way better
9:03 - Challenges that most people have when it comes to prepping meals
Limited time
Struggle with keeping something fresh all week
Dislike eating the same meal over and over
13:23 - Main components of the Basic 8:
1 batch of grains
1 batch of veggies
Greens
Protein
Ready-to-eat fruit
Sauce or dressings
Toppings
Mid-week meal
19:24 - What meal prep looks like for Kelsey IRL
29:53 - The advantage of doing the Basic 8
Save time
Save money
Getting real food in your body
32:37 - On getting stuck and feeling overwhelmed
34:00 - Resources
37:40 - Where to find Kelsey
Kelsey’s website: Northwesthealthcoaching.com
How to get a free grocery shopping checklist
38:47 - Final thoughts and comments
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