DIETITIAN APPROVED RECIPES + TRADER JOES HAUL! HEALTHY RECIPES & EASY MEALS!

[@lisabertolini3481]

2 tips from my Nonna...1. save some pasta water and add to your sauce 2. undercook the pasta by a minute and cook the rest of the time in the sauce to absorb

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yes I love these tips!!!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@amomentwithmileva]

Lauren- ok I made the Chicken Pesto - I put the Brussel sprouts on the bottom and drizzled a tiny bit of olive oil, pressed garlic, squeezed a lemon on top and added very little parmesan cheese OMG made the brussel sprouts delicious. (I make asparagus with lemon, garlic and parmesan I figured why not try it---soooo good). You will love it.

[@jenniedahlen6325]

Yes, I agree, pasta normally taste better after it sets in the sauce & seasonings, so leftovers are perfect!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yes!! Leftover pasta is great😻

[@rebeccageigerholistics]

I love adding protein powder to overnight oats! Such an easy way to get more protein in. I used to use that Greek seasoning in everything. Great in potato salad, too. 😊

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yes it just makes so much sense to add it to oats lol!! And ooo potato salad I will have to give that a try next time!

[@pensive_peggy]

You and Morgan seem so happy ❤️ love seeing that! Thanks for an awesome video

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ah thank you so so much!!😍🙌🏼 we are very happy and it’s been so fun living together!

[@glennamee]

Try Brussels sprouts cooked with bacon and onions. Morgan might like that. Its cooked in a skillet rather than roasted.

[@im_LaurenHays]

We will give that a try!!! Thank you!

[@kerryharmon9740]

Pasta is the best as leftovers!! Totally agree.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Right?! So so good!!

[@lucillejeannette902]

Try the Greek seasoning with Greek burgers and Tzatziki sauce, you can sub the meat for Portabella mushrooms ❤️❤️ pretty amazing

[@im_LaurenHays]

Okay that sounds amazing!! Yes I will absolutely do that 😍

[@michellepugh77]

The frozen strawberries and bananas are addictive!!! YUM!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

They are so good!!!

[@annbrowning4415]

Fabulous job!! Thanks so much!! You always look so radiant and beautiful!! Very sincerely, Ann 😀🏆

[@joeidecarlodisanto2649]

What a great video!! Thanks for all of the new ideas, Lauren & Erin!!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yay thank you so much for watching!!!🙌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@tracyjones15]

Try putting a wet paper towel under your cutting board....I prevents it from moving around

[@erinmoriarty1060]

It’s so good to see a video from you! It’s been a long time ❤️

[@cristinakossegi8004]

I recently started ww green plan and stumbled across your KZbin channel. I just love you! My middle name is Louise too. My mom was Louise too. Anyway I got a few meal ideas and lots of product ideas especially from trader Joe's. Thanks for all the great tips!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ah yay!!! Thanks so much for watching!!!😍🙌🏼🤗 I am named after my grandma!

[@beenicole7710]

Seeing this video made my day !! Miss your content, but I know you are super busy !

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ah yay!!😍🙏🏼 I have a lot of fun videos in the works (recipe related- yay!!) so stay tuned it’s going to be a fun fall season!

[@MissMindyTV]

Good morning!! I just tried the bananas GIRL... AMAZING!!This video is exactly what I needed this morning!

[@im_LaurenHays]

OMG yay!!! That makes me so happy!! Those bananas are so good, have you tried the strawberry ones?!

[@MissMindyTV]

@@im_LaurenHays I didn’t see the strawberry 🍓 ones at all! I’m going to be on the hunt now! Lol

[@michellejaramillo7861]

Lauren, I have missed you so much! So many great meal ideas and so many funny moments like Morgan: “Not happenin” 🤣 Where is my Hutchie man?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ Thanks again for the meal planning materials. I am looking forward to your future endeavors. Stay well my friend! 🤗

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you Michelle!! I took an unplanned hiatus but I’m back!😍🙌🏼 I have a lot of fun videos coming where hutch makes his cameo so stay tuned!❤️

[@michellejaramillo7861]

@@im_LaurenHays glad you are doing so well! I’m excited for your next video!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Okaaaaayyyy that smoothie is speaking to my soul! I LOVE COCONUT! Why have I never thought of putting coconut milk in a smoothie?! Also-- I really need to see you make a coconut curry! We made one a few months back and it was sooooo gooodddd and TJs has the best coconut milk!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg girl it’s amazingggg!!! I think I’m going to have it again today lol!! And I don’t think I’m a curry fan 🤭 maybe I’ll give it a try!!

[@ashleydunlap5030]

So glad for a new video!! I am going to try all these!!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yay!!! Thank you for watching! Let me know how the recipes go!!💕

[@sophiamariedee]

i'm cracking up when you put that pasta up to the screen i was like omg how do you say that I'd jack that up and you said not even going to try hahahaha SAME GIRL SAME

[@im_LaurenHays]

Hahahahaha omg right!!! Like yeah nope not going there on camera in front of the world😂

[@SeeMindyMom]

It all looked so good! ♥️ especially that pasta sauce.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg my favorite healthy pasta sauce is the one that doesn’t taste healthy🤩 and this hit the mark!

[@amomentwithmileva]

Lauren!!! Thank you for the recipes. I'm so excited to try❤️

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks for watching Mileva!! Let me know what you try!😍

[@marissap5955]

I love your videos. You give me so much inspiration! ❤️

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ah thank you so much Marissa!!❤️

[@kristikobs1335]

Been so excited for this video!!!!!! 🥰

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ahh me too girl!!😍🙌🏼

[@sherrylovenguth657]

We love the Greek seasoning! Thank you for the recipes,

[@im_LaurenHays]

I seriously use it on everything which I’m sure you’ve noticed 🤣🙌🏼

[@mindynix5542]

This was worth the wait. Great haul & everything looked delicious.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ah yay!!! Thanks Mindy! I’m so glad it’s finally up!🙌🏼😍

[@shannon0583]

I have a flippy for my iPad too lol.. love that thing. I’m so mad they didn’t have cheetah print when I ordered mine.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg I got it as a gift and I’m obsessed!!😍

[@chitchatpaddiwack5638]

I have a gc for TJ and keep forgetting to use them! I never eat Brussels either. Balsamic vinegar is the answer! I haven’t had one single pumpkin anything. Shouldn’t I get extra weight off for that?..

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg it’s the perfect time to go!! I love all of the fall things at Trader Joe’s! The chocolate mousse pumpkins, pumpkin tortilla chips and these cookies are probably my favorites! And definitely try the Brussels with balsamic vinegar and maybe that Trader Joe’s balsamic glaze, yumm😏

[@hopehall-sanchez1913]

Great 👍🏻 video.. The pumpkin yogurt cookies from Trader Joe’s are amazing. I had a problem eating a whole box in one sitting. 🤪

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg yes those cookies are to die for😍🙌🏼 thanks for watching!!

[@norcalrosesl.5199]

Thank you so much for sharing these food prep ideas and your Trader Joe’s haul. I have never seen those frozen chocolate fruits so definitely looking for those next time I’m there. Meanwhile, I loved the oats idea and also your egg scramble....I eat eggs almost daily and try to mix up how I eat them so forgot about a meat/egg scramble like this which is easy and good. Will add it to my breakfasts this week😉

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks so much for watching girl!! It was so fun to film and definitely a delicious week😍

[@kittyp979]

That smoothie looked amazing! Only thing I could eat now that I’m eating plant based diet. But that’s ok because I’ve literally never felt better and dropped weight. Missed Hutch in the video. ❤️

[@im_LaurenHays]

It’s seriously the best smoothie I’ve ever made! Hutch will be back soon 😻

[@amomentwithmileva]

Lauren you know what? I would chop up those Brussel sprouts and put them underneath the chicken and let that all bake together. If you need to bump up some protein add some nuts like pine nuts lol ok just my take on it. Thank you the recipes look amazing.

[@im_LaurenHays]

That’s such a good idea!!! Maybe if I put them under the chicken Morgan wouldn’t notice them🤣

[@amomentwithmileva]

@@im_LaurenHays hahaha I don't know if he doesn't like them he will notice hahaha

[@deborahfield9016]

Love your cooking videos so much!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yay!! Thank you so much!!!😍🙌🏼

[@donnafolster7480]

Lauren, how are u doing weight wise now since the reverse dieting? I have watched you since way back. I am double tracking points and calories and amazed how little calories I used to eat when counting points only! Just wondering how long your body takes to adjust yo the higher calories. 😊😊😊

[@margaretfinney6546]

Love your hair blonde.💕💕💕

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you so so much!! I am loving it too!!

[@SherizahShaw]

I love your blue pot set where did you get it?

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you!! I’ve had them since college but they are the Rachel Ray brand!! They have held up so well!

[@lynnesawri2805]

Those little cookies are so good I had to send them home with my daughter and granddaughter so I wouldn’t eat the box lol. Great video as always ❤️

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg I know they didn’t last long in our house lol! So good😍🙌🏼

[@marissacatherine595]

Totally not related to the video and you might’ve mentioned this in a video before, but did the nose surgery you had help with your sinus issues?! Contemplating getting a consultation myself!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yes it helped a ton! I’m not perfect at night but I’m back at the allergist getting shots so hopefully that helps! I can breathe perfectly most of the day now and I’m getting my sense of smell back on some days which is exciting!

[@rachelfoster1149]

Dang I don't think this PDF is available anymore

[@ashleydunlap5030]

I have a question I hope you or your dietitian can answer for me pleasee.. I am considering quitting ww because i don't think i am consuming enough calories and then i end up bingeing, or super tired. So I am thinking of going back to just counting calories and/or macros, but I am not sure how to calculate where my calorie deficit is to be able to continue to lose weight.. How do I find or calculate my person range of a calorie deficit to continue to reach my goals... I have tried to research online but it is hard to understand and not sure if it is even from people that have any idea. :) Thank you

[@erinheidenreich3370]

Hey! Great question :) :) If you have been struggling with low energy and bingeing those are two of the biggest indicators that you are not eating enough!!!! if WW is putting you on calories that low, something has to change. i know you may want to continue to lose weight, but staying in a caloric deficit much longer could be really harmful for you. i would suggest starting to slowly increase your calories by doing a reverse diet (like Lauren is doing)! once you are feeling better and have taken a break from "dieting" then you could consider doing it again. but, that would be the long term plan! feel free to shoot me an email at [e-mail] to chat more!

[@roses609]

Looks delicious

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you! It was a delicious week!

[@overwitchlaura6759]

See, I feel like when I heat up red sauce it is never the same! Lol

[@im_LaurenHays]

Oh my gosh really?!🥺😭

[@colleenmcminn1563]

What protein powder do you recommend?

[@im_LaurenHays]

Not the one I have THATS for sure 🤣 I really haven’t tried many but I’ve heard the most people talk about and love the PEScience brand!

[@colleenmcminn1563]

@@im_LaurenHays haha... thanks! :)

[@erinheidenreich3370]

I have some of my favorites on my website for you to check out too! :) www.theceliacspace.com/favoritethings

[@annetteoneal6227]

Lol. Brussel sprouts are yuk. Not happening here either. 😂

[@im_LaurenHays]

Hahaha you and Morgan are on the same team!!

[@abbyrenwick3889]

I really enjoyed the content of the video, but the constant TV in the background was too distracting. After 12 minutes in I had to stop.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yeah unfortunately I live in an open floor plan house so the tv is nearby and I don’t make my boyfriend sit in silence while I film every single night 😌 sorry it bothered you!

[@abbyrenwick3889]

Makes sense. My husband has a pair of bluetooth headphones that connect to the TV. That could help!