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Talking Food, Parenting, And Flexible Living On The Jenny McCarthy Show

By Nealy Fischer . January 23, 2020

During my recent trip to New York City, I spoke to Jenny McCarthy on her Sirius XM radio show. Yes, THE Jenny McCarthy! She…

It can sometimes feel impossible, but you don't have to kiss your social life goodbye just because you're trying to clean up your diet. Here is my advice!

How To Be on a Diet & Not Kiss Your Social Life Goodbye

By Nealy Fischer . January 20, 2020

Question: When you make plans with friends, how often does it involve food? Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch with co-workers, hitting up happy…

Looking to make big changes in your health and wellbeing this year? Try these 5 little healthy hacks that make a big difference!

5 Little Healthy Hacks That Make A Big Difference

By Nealy Fischer . January 16, 2020

Looking to make big changes for your health and wellbeing this year? Once you’ve figured out your big picture goals, it’s time to come…

I recently stopped by the EverTalk TV to share my small starter steps for massive success and healthy habits to live a more fulfilled life this year. Watch!

Healthy Habits To Adopt In 2020

By Nealy Fischer . January 13, 2020

How are those New Year’s resolutions going so far? Are you staying committed? Or are you starting to fall back into your old patterns?…

Roasted Pumpkin and Crunchy Red Quinoa Salad with Sesame Mint Dressing

By Nealy Fischer . January 10, 2020

As much as I love eating light, a summer salad just doesn’t cut it when I’m famished … especially during the cold winter months…

In my recent interview on Lift Your Legacy Podcast, I share what it means to eat in the middle and how to develop a healthy relationship with food.

Dishing Up Diet Inspo on the Lift Your Legacy Podcast

By Nealy Fischer . January 8, 2020

It’s the start of a new year — and a whole new decade — which means one thing: A lot of people are on…

Listen into my chat with Directionally Challenged podcast hosts Candice King and Kayla Ewell for my roadmap to navigating your kitchen like a pro!

Directionally Challenged Podcast: Your Roadmap To Becoming a Flexible Chef 

By Nealy Fischer . January 7, 2020

The last time I was in Los Angeles, I got to meet the fabulous Candice King and Kayla Ewell. They’re both talented actresses and…

African Ngolo Cocktail Recipe

By Nealy Fischer . January 7, 2020

You know what they say, “When in Africa, drink as the Africans drink!” Okay, I may have adapted the famous phrase just a bit….

This mung bean stew only takes a few minutes to prepare and is one your diners will definitely rave over on a chilly night! Get the recipe.

Winter Comfort Mung Bean Stew

By Nealy Fischer . January 7, 2020

If you follow me on Instagram then you probably saw my family and I recently traveled to Africa for an incredible two-week safari vacation….

Watch as I whip up the simplest salmon meal outdoors at the Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp. This was one of the highlights of our Africa adventure!

African Safari Special: The Freshest Salmon With Oil Tapenade

By Nealy Fischer . January 6, 2020

Picture this: An open field in Tanzania with nothing in sight but sprawling land, tall grass, and gorgeous trees. Oh yeah, and let’s not forget about…

The Best Blueberry Buckle Recipe

By Nealy Fischer . January 6, 2020

During my recent trip to Africa, one of the hotels we stayed at served a scrumptious gluten-free lemon blueberry loaf. The kids devoured it!…

Overindulged? Here is my advice to help you get back on track ASAP, so your one night of yummy indulgences doesn't turn into two, or three, or more!

Overindulged Last Night? Here’s What To Do The Next Day!

By Nealy Fischer . December 30, 2019

We’ve all had those nights. Ones where we’ve eaten way more than we should have, had an extra drink (or two), and enjoyed ourselves…

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  • Talking Food, Parenting, And Flexible Living On The Jenny McCarthy Show
  • How To Be on a Diet & Not Kiss Your Social Life Goodbye
  • 5 Little Healthy Hacks That Make A Big Difference
  • Healthy Habits To Adopt In 2020
  • Roasted Pumpkin and Crunchy Red Quinoa Salad with Sesame Mint Dressing
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Our bags are packed and we’re (almost) ready to Our bags are packed and we’re (almost) ready to go. @ejafrica reminded me today to pack a dose of patience with our suitcases..😉...But not before I pack salads for the flight! This to-go haloumi salad from my book (go get it already!) is so much fun to assemble. I’m packing them in disposable containers and popping the dressing in a ziplock bag with a to-go fork. I always pack back up sandwiches for the kids but this is what I prefer to eat on a plane. Today I’m topping mine with some leftover turkey (I made a turkey this weekend, just keeping the holiday spirit alive..) stay tuned because if Africa is anything like what y’all told me I’ll be sharing some good pics! #airplanefood #travelfood #foodyouwant
We are leaving for Africa tomorrow! Gone for two w We are leaving for Africa tomorrow! Gone for two weeks. I don’t know about you but I’ve been in complete overload. Totally over responsive, so glued to work and devices that my head hurts. Im considering leaving my laptop at home. Would you???? I’ve never ever unplugged for more than a day and I’m a little freaked out but also excited about the prospect of looking up and not down for two whole weeks. At TFC we’ve been working overtime, scheduled content so you won’t miss a beat. And there’s always my phone to connect with y’all here and share our Africa adventures. Where u guys off to for the holidays? Anyone been to Africa and have any last min advice? #holidaytravel #unplugging
Hey you guys. So I really need to hear from you! W Hey you guys. So I really need to hear from you! We are filling some really fun new things for you and I’m trying to decide what part of my life you wanna a little window into. Debating filming on our ranch in Montana (yeah that’s this pic!), in Tel Aviv, Hong Kong or LA! If you’ve seen my MONTANA cabin videos youll get the vibe. Head over to stories later to see some snippets from all locations and tell me what you are most curious about! #cookingshow #2020vision
Sunday is a chance for me to think about the menu Sunday is a chance for me to think about the menu for the week and get some things stocked so I don’t have to be bothered with last minute starving kid emergencies. If I don’t have anything prepped for after school snack my 7 year old will default to pretzels or granola. Not that that’s bad but im always looking for homemade treats that sneak in some nutrients. These frozen bananas on a stick are so fun and versatile and if you wrap them individually they last for months. You could spread almond or peanut butter on the banana then dip in chocolate and then sprinkle with your fave toppings. Think crushed nuts, toasted coconut...you can even sneak in some flax or hemp before you dip and the nutrition will be invisible! #chocolatebanana #afterschoolsnack
It's a great time for a GIVEAWAY! As you shop for It's a great time for a GIVEAWAY! As you shop for holiday gifts to give to loved ones this season, you deserve something special too! That's why I'm teaming up with some amazing brands and can't wait to gift one winner a bunch of pampering prizes that will help you look and feel fab. One winner will get: ✨ @fabfitfun Winter Box that's filled with $200 worth of full-size pampering products ✨ $100 worth of @coola skincare products ✨ @freskincare 1,2,3 set that's filled with a hydrating facial cleanser, deep replenishing serum, and an ultra-light moisturizer ✨Essential Oils Roller Set of 2 (Rutavala + Tranquil) from @danihamptonessentials ✨A signed copy of my cookbook, FOOD YOU WANT For The Life You Crave To enter for a chance to win: 1️⃣Follow @theflexiblechef and @danihamptonessentials 2️⃣Like this official entry photo 3️⃣Tag a friend in the comment section (1 tag = 1 entry. Enter as many times as you want)! . This giveaway ends on Thursday the 19th at midnight EST. We'll be announcing a winner the following day. Good luck! #giveaway . *This giveaway isn’t sponsored by @fabfitfun
Holy cow. I don’t eat much fruit these days but Holy cow. I don’t eat much fruit these days but I picked these citrus from our tree and holy yum. The pink grapefruit was bursting with so flavor I can’t even begin. We don’t get citrus tree like this in HK, although I miss the city when I’m in the “country” there’s always something new and exciting to appreciate in each place. #countrygirl
As the countdown to 2020 begins I’ve been doing As the countdown to 2020 begins I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting and looking back and some highlights of where things began. I’ll share some of the journey over the next few weeks...meanwhile, I started my TV journey by just filming and producing a whole lot of video content with a crew that was far too professional for me and believed in me before I believed in myself. I was just having fun doing what I do: parenting, yoga-ing, cooking, playing... and my rockstar team that have now partially evolved into the amazing @visionhawkfilms was behind the lense. Thank you @beaularsonmedia @audreyhallphoto @grizzlyguy. I look back at the early innocent days with so much nostalgia and love. I’m realizing how valuable it is to look back at magic moments from the past to inform and inspire the future... I don’t how yet but 2020 is going be something amazing... #2020vision
I love the days when I have no idea what to make f I love the days when I have no idea what to make for dinner and I just wander down the veg aisle for inspo. Today I found some gloriously fresh white corn (in December, weird right?) so I’m defrosting some ground beef and whipping up this crazily good but simple taco salad! If you’ve got any leftover fish meat or any other proteins swap it out instead! Recipe in bio and I’ll share some video snippets in story! #sundaydinner #sundaymeals #tacosalad #healthymexican
Happy 30th birthday to the person that completes T Happy 30th birthday to the person that completes TFC and is the woman who makes everything flexible chef happen. It’s always an added benefit when the people you work with become your closest friends. Check out all the other cool things this Wonder Woman does @prouddogmomblog Here’s my list of 30 ways to rock your 30’s: 1. wear sunscreen even in the rain 2. rock your natural style and take a few days a week off makeup 3. go upside down (to find balance and shift your perspective) 4. walk wherever you can 5. keep company with younger friends to keep you young 6. keep company with older friends, for perspective 7. keep company with people that lift you up 8. break up with friends that bring you down 9. schedule date night once a week to keep your marriage young 10. practice handstands 11. watch disney movies 12. listen to disney songs 13. walk outside in the rain without a raincoat 14. read a book instead of watching a show before bed 15. eat a ton of veggies 16. ditch the sugar as much as possible 17. but splurge on sugar on occasion 18. go out dancing 19. but get to bed early (now that's a challenge) 20. stay curious 21. play 22. moisturize 23. exfoliate 24. meditate to relax your forehead muscles 25. delay botox till your 40's 26. Get sunshine but not too much, refer to #1 27. schedule in you time like you would work time 28. remember that everything (the good and the bad) all passes. keep perspective 29. stay hungry 30. LOVE YOURSELF
The holidays continue!!! When friends are all trav The holidays continue!!! When friends are all traveling on thanksgiving guess what happens? Obviously, we postpone thanksgiving! Haha, seriously we had a beautiful post-thanksgiving dinner last night. It’s funny, I’m often the hostess and less often the guest. And I write and talk a lot about hosting a lot but what about being a guest? Im working on an article on being a great guest but in the meantime check out my creative hostess gifts and top picks to load up on. Order them now and have your guest waiting for all the festivities! Link in bio
Im not a huge fan of making New Years resolutions Im not a huge fan of making New Years resolutions because of how fleeting they usually are, but committing to daily habits (and sticking to them!!) is essential for achieving your goals. I’m committing to 5 minutes of inversions everyday and getting a head start on January. I’ve been all over the place lately and having something to ground is essential. December can be crazy. Commit to doing something that grounds and calms you everyday and you’ll perhaps arrive happier for the holiday festivities. What do you think? Join me? #headstandpractice #dailypractice @aloyoga
Thanksgiving might be over but for most of us it’s the start of the holidays! With the December countdown underway some of us are thinking about fitting into that special dress! (Haha are you still bloated from turkey and pie?)...head over to my latest article as I dish up my 8 secrets to looking and feeling your best before a big event. (I promise nothing extreme involved here!) link in profile 😊 #holidays2019
Still have any leftover turkey? Consider swapping Still have any leftover turkey? Consider swapping it for chicken in my curried chicken salad. Recipe in my book inspired by @inagarten I don’t know how much you’ve eaten this weekend 😉 but main course salads are a great way to lighten up your weeknight meals! #thanksgivingleftovers #foodyouwant
Here’s a thanksgiving side dish idea! Think outs Here’s a thanksgiving side dish idea! Think outside the pumpkin box and whip up some spaghetti squash! I have a recipe in the book for spaghetti squash pad Thai which can be fun if you wanna put a global twist in your traditional feast. Or you can totally just roast the squash, remove the “spaghettis” And toss in a wok with veggies, spices etc. I suppose spaghetti squash could even dub as a grain free stuffing idea-would marry magically with your turkey. Me? Im not even hosting this year! Off to Hong Kong for a long weekend and taking the liberty of enjoying thanksgiving fare all winter. 🙏🏻 #thanksgivingideas #thanksgiving2019
Have you ever thought about going to a workout cla Have you ever thought about going to a workout class, but a little voice in your head stopped you? Maybe you thought you weren’t flexible enough, strong enough, or needed to drop some lbs before you could go. I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there. But here’s my advice: Don’t wait until you feel “ready”. In my new blog post, I’m dishing up why! Check it out - I hope it leaves you feeling inspired to get out of your comfort zone and start chasing your goals now! (Link in bio) #magicmoments
The way I like to muffin: in mini size! In my youn The way I like to muffin: in mini size! In my younger years I’d gobble up a NYC jumbo style corn muffin and feel sick afterwards. These days I eat muffins in moderation and in just the right size that hits the spot. I pop my batter into mini silicone muffin molds and store them in the freezer. They also make just the right sized after school snacks for kids without ruining their appetite for veggies. The recipe for these coffee cake muffins (gf!) are in my book or head over to my igtv and watch how I cheat with a boxed mix to make heavenly holiday treats! #gfmuffins
So excited to share my moms award winning chocolat So excited to share my moms award winning chocolate mousse cake recipe! Love how you make the mousse then bake half a batch and top the rest with the chocolatey velvety deliciousness. Make it in advance and freeze for the holidays! Link in bio #chocolatemousse #chocolaterecipes #glutenfreetreats
Love to think outside the box when it comes to tha Love to think outside the box when it comes to thanksgiving desserts and I especially like the make-ahead-and-freeze convenience of these cakey, gooey and just sweet enough pumpkin cookies. I make these now for thanksgiving so that all you do on the day of is defrost them. And maybe dip in white chocolate for the fancy/yum effect. Recipe in my book #foodyouwant #thanksgivingdessert
The 4 amazing men in my life #myboys💙 The 4 amazing men in my life #myboys💙
Wanna guess what these drooly buffalo wings are ma Wanna guess what these drooly buffalo wings are made of? Get this: Cauliflower! They’re the perfect bite for anyone looking for something fresh and loaded with flavor. Try them this weekend! I’m so excited to share my recipe with you guys. It was recently featured in @thechalkboardmag ! Check out my stories for a link.
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