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Often, throughout motherhood, our own health and wellness tends to take a backseat.

The term “moderately messy” is about finding a more balanced and sustainable approach to motherhood.

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Easy 5-Day High Protein Meal Plan with Minimal Cooking

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Cinnamon Roll Protein Pudding {Easy Snack Prep}

An infographic for the 12 days of Christmas challenge for healthy eating listing what the goal is for each day.

12 Days of Christmas Challenge

Two glass storage containers with high protein, budget-friendly meals: rice, beans, peppers, onions and a little bit of chicken.

High Protein Meal Prep Ideas on a Budget

A birds-eye view of the taco style dense bean salad in a large wooden bowl on a counter.

Refreshing Mexican Dense Bean Salad {Meal Prep}

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15 Delicious & Healthy (ish) Game Day Appetizers

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Easy, Low Prep Dinner Ideas for Busy School Nights

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20+ Recipes High in Protein and Fiber

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120 Grams of Protein Vegetarian Meal Plans

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Best Foods to Eat After the Stomach Flu (Survival Guide)

about me

Welcome! My name is Alex Evink, a Registered Dietitian (RD) on a mission to help other moms prioritize their health with a combination of evidence-based research and personal experience.

As a mom, I know that life with little ones can be chaotic.

Join me while we embrace the moderately messy- where it’s not about perfection, but striving for more balance and order wherever possible.

By Topic

Protein

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How to Make High Protein and Fiber Adult Lunchables

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30+ Breakfasts with 30 Grams of Protein

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28 High Protein Bowl Recipes {Plus How to Make the Perfect Bowl}

Individually portioned high protein ingredients like chicken breast and cottage cheese on a counter for 120 grams of protein per day meal plans.

How to Consume 120 Grams of Protein Per Day (with Meal Plan)

Fiber

Strawberry and chia seed popsicles on a cutting board on a counter garnished with fresh strawberries.

The Best Ways to Use Chia, Flax and Hemp Seeds {with Recipes}

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5-Day Low Carb, High Fiber Meal Plan

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High Fiber Breakfast Ideas {Recipes & Tips}

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The Benefits of a High Protein, High Fiber Diet {3 Sample Meal Plans}

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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15 Lunch Ideas for Gestational Diabetes

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13+ Breakfast Ideas for Gestational Diabetes (Plus free Printable)

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40+ Meal & Snack Ideas to Make a Postpartum Mom

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7-Day Breastfeeding Meal Plan With Easy, Healthy Recipes

Improving the Gut Microbiome

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Improving the Gut Microbiome: All About Probiotics & Prebiotics

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Foods to Prioritize on Your Grocery List {For a Longer Life}

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The Best Food Swaps for Gut Health

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8 Proven Strategies to Help Improve Gut Health

Healthy, High Protein Recipes

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Healthy Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Chicken alfredo spaghetti squash in a white bowl with a wooden spoon in it on a countertop.

Healthier Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash {With Cottage Cheese}

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Chessmen Banana Pudding Protein Shake

Overnight oats topped with strawberries and blueberries on a wood cutting board on the counter next to a bowl of strawberries.

Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (High Protein)

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Fitness content geared towards the busy mom – easy, convenient at-home workouts, simple ways to add physical activity to your day with kids, and my favorite trainers.

Evidence-based nutrition content to inspire other moms to prioritize their health through healthy eating, while exploring popular topics without all the misinformation on the internet.

Prioritizing your health isn’t just about nutrition and fitness- but taking care of your mental health and managing self-care.