We’re focusing on feeling good this January by making meals that nourish us both physically and mentally!
Happy new year and happy January! I honestly can’t believe it’s 2025 but I’m so excited for a new year and all that it can bring.
For me, January used to be all about restriction, cutting out entire food groups, and focusing more what I couldn’t eat than enjoying the nourishing foods I actually enjoy. I thought this was the way that I had to do it in order to start the year off “right”. It meant that I spent the entire month of January focused on saying “no”, “I can’t”, and “maybe next month”.
My life changed once I realized that it didn’t actually have to be that way. I started to ask myself, what if I welcomed January with open arms instead of restriction? What if I had a renewed intention to focus on nourishing foods after a busy holiday season but did so without any feelings of guilt and shame?
Now, January is the month where I’m a bit more intentional about eating nourishing foods that make me FEEL GOOD while also being very intentional to reject any feelings of guilt and shame around eating. I firmly believe that doing both of those actions can exist at the same time and January is the time for me to put that belief into practice.
The mission of All the Healthy Things is rooted in the belief that food doesn’t just nourish us physically, it also nourishes us mentally and emotionally. Food is what we gather around, a part of some of our fondest core memories, and is more than just calories.
This January on All the Healthy Things, I’m honoring all of the different ways that food fuels us by sharing some of my favorite recipes that leave me feeling nourished in every way. These recipes are a combination of new and old favorites and I’m so excited to share them with you all month long.
In addition to sharing recipes on the blog, I’ll also be sharing videos in a special ‘Feel Good January’ series on Instagram (I’d love for you to join me there!). If you’re a part of my email community I’ll also be sharing recipes, helpful roundups, and more. You can sign up here, and get my free Weeknight Dinners E-Book.
Can’t wait to share these recipes with you. Here’s a little preview of what you can expect!
This Month’s Feel Good Recipes
One Bowl Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
These one bowl Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars are made with fresh bananas, creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and a good dose of melty chocolate. Get the recipe!
Greek Salmon Salad
The Greek Salmon Salad is filled with tender flaky salmon, fresh veggies, salty feta cheese, and a delicious vinaigrette to pull it all together. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that will take just a few minutes to make. Get the recipe!
Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream recipe is the perfect high protein dessert! It has all the flavor of strawberry cheesecake and tastes like ice cream with more protein and takes half the time to make. Get the recipe!
Turkey Smashburgers (coming soon!)
Salmon Bowls (coming soon!)
Grown Up Grilled Cheese (coming soon!)
Yogurt Fruit Dip
The creamy and delicious Yogurt Fruit Dip is protein packed, easy to make, and the perfect healthy snack! Get the recipe!
Steak Salad with Green Goddess Dressing (coming soon!)
Protein Chia Pudding
Protein Chia Pudding is packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients for the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack. Gluten-free and dairy-free, it’s delicious on its own and even better when served with your favorite toppings! Get the recipe!
Cheesy Green Chicken Enchiladas
These delicious Cheesy Green Chicken Enchiladas are so good, easy to make, and a delicious way to use leftover chicken. They are the perfect easy weeknight meal that you will love! Get the recipe!
Hidden Veggie Burgers (coming soon!)
Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
If you’re looking for a new hearty plant-based dinner then you are going to love this Vegetarian Burrito Bowl recipe! Roasted veggies, the best toppings, and a delicious chipotle crema all come together to make a burrito bowl that everyone will love, even if they aren’t vegetarians! Get the recipe!
So excited for this January and all of the good food that we’re going to eat! Remember, if you do try an All the Healthy Things recipe this month, please let me know. I LOVE hearing from you! Leave a comment with a star rating on the recipe you make. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.
