Happy Mother’s Day … the Nutritious Life Way

At Nutritious Life, we love moms. Our moms, your moms, all moms. Why? Because we know that moms work so very hard at taking care of everyone and everything. Moms raise kids and juggle demanding careers while making sure their homes and families are clean and fed and schooled (and so much more!). That’s a heavy load—mentally, physically and spiritually (yes, being a mom is a mind-body-spirit, all-encompassing role, but you don’t need us to tell you that!) That’s why this Mother’s Day, the staff of Nutritious Life salutes all moms and the incredible work you (and we) are doing. Here’s a few ways our team is celebrating Mother’s Day this year … the Nutritious Life way. Sharing the Simple Joys … in Nature and Together (Image: Shutterstock) I’ll be one happy mama on Mother’s Day because both of my kids will be home. (My son will be back from his first year away at college.) That’s a nice little gift in and of itself, but on top of that … What I’d like to do on Mother’s Day is pretty simple. I have said at least a million times that my absolute favorite thing in the world is being active outdoors with my kids. It could be hiking, biking, paddle boarding, anything. … This year, I’m hoping for a gorgeous spring day, a delicious breakfast with multiple cups of coffee and a very long walk on the beach with the whole family (and no complaining about how long it is!) That’s it. Pretty simple. Oh, and if gifts are involved, I wouldn’t turn away an LED face mask. 😉 – Keri Glassman, founder and CEO of Nutritious Life and The Nutritious Life Studio Cooking is Love In my family, cooking is our shared love language. As the youngest in the family, Mother’s Day is usually my time to take the reins and make a spread worthy of the two best moms I know: My Ima and my sister. The past two years in quarantine kicked off a tradition where I cook up a themed brunch: the Quarantine Cafe was my first idea, and Mama Mia (my Italian pizza concept) took place last year. This year, I’ll be enlisting the help of my 5-year-old nephew to make all of our mom’s favorites: Shakshuka, homemade pita bread and Israeli salads. After brunch at home, we’ll do a family walk around the neighborhood before we dig into our next yearly tradition: Nancy Meyers movies with a seasonal cocktail and homemade popcorn. – Ellie Erlich, the Nutritious Life Studio Community Manager No Brunch, Please! I can’t tell you what I will be doing on Mother’s Day, but I can tell you what I won’t be doing: Brunch. I know I’m probably alone here, but there is seriously nothing worse than brunch, a Mother’s Day ritual that I put the kibosh on years ago when I joined the Mom Club. I realize an entire brunch culture has just canceled me, but I hope they just see it as more bottomless mimosas for them, so score! Brunch for me is a day where you dress up in something that isn’t comfy, take photos where only 50% of the people are actually happy (because nobody under the age of 10 actually wants to brunch either), and then you eat this long, drawn-out meal and don’t feel awesome afterwards. This assures a mimosa/carb coma by 2 p.m. and spending the rest of the day in a bloated fog. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m totally on board with a Friday night fog that came from an extra glass (or three!) of champs, but not on a Sunday afternoon. It’s such a waste of an amazing opportunity to feel great. A bike ride, a beach day, a round of golf, a walk with a friend, a BBQ with neighbors, a book on the porch, or a fave Netflix binge with your person. To me, the perfect Mother’s Day starts with my kiddos doing something thoughtful for me and includes an afternoon toast with my girlfriends, who are also in the Mom Club and by default, my village. The day ends with some time with me and my very special husband who made me a mom. – Karen Rogers, VP of Marketing Operations for Nutritious Life and Empowered Education Modeling Adventure and Self-Care For Our Kids Matters (Image: Shutterstock) I’d love to gift myself an in-person yoga practice on Mother’s Day. There’s nothing wrong with at-home daily practice. In fact, I love it! It’s a perfect way to make a date with myself (Wink**). On the other hand, trying something out of my comfort zone has been calling me. A hot yoga class, maybe? Or possibly a Bikram yoga sesh. I might even try something totally different, like skateboarding or surf skating! This is on my 2022 adventure list and might be the best way to treat myself for Mother’s Day. Seeing myself grow and evolve as a person helps me become a better mom to my beautiful girls. I want them to see me taking care of myself. I want to fill my cup and let my kids watch and learn this from me as they grow. I want to try new things so they won’t be afraid to step out of the “mother role” (in case they want to become moms in the future. Yes, they have the freedom to choose!) and nurture themselves with the things that spark joy and make them feel alive. Not that motherhood doesn’t do that – as being a mom is all that and more. But motherhood is also a reminder to care for oneself and to lead by example because the love cultivated within yourself will shine through your children and significant others … guaranteed. – Marhielle Alfonso Galang, marketing admin for Nutritious Life and the Nutritious Life Studio Honoring Moms We’ve Loved and Lost This Mother’s Day, I’m practicing self-care in honor of the moms I’ve loved and

8 Healthy Meals For Mother’s Day At-Home

If brunch at home or a breakfast in bed is in your future, we’re throwing out suggestions for you wellness-loving moms who are happiest when eating empowered and #livinganutritiouslife. On second thought, even if you don’t always lean in that direction, couldn’t we all use a little more wellness in our lives? These eight breakfasts feel special for a Sunday, require minimal cleanup, and are perfect for all ages to whip up, so that Mom can get what she’s really hoping for this year: a hands off meal and no dishes to clean. Mom, feel free to send this link straight to your kids. They’ll take the hint. Healthy meals ahead. Peanut Butter Berry Yogurt Kids 6 and under can still show Mom the love in return for all of the PB+J’s she has meticulously made. A super bright protein-rich bowl topped with berries. No cooking required. GET THE RECIPE Easy Overnight Oats Mix the night before for morning bliss. Another no-cook recipe thats great for little ones, and perfect for Mom. GET THE RECIPE Breakfast Burrito A step-up on a simple scrambled egg. Whip this one up in just a few minutes and fill it with those leftover tasty veggies. GET THE RECIPE Cinnamon Oatmeal Banana Bread Skillet This riff on banana bread is made with nutritious foods like whole grain oats, flax and chia seeds, and cinnamon. It’s easy enough for the kids to do on their own, and makes enough for the whole family to enjoy. GET THE RECIPE Frittata with Pico De Gallo Want to add a little fiesta to breakfast? Don’t worry about perfecting the omelet flip. Just whisk and pop into the oven. GET THE RECIPE Apricot Cinnamon Scones Calling all baking fanatics: These scones are savory and delicious and look really pretty (and impressive) for brunch, and pair perfectly with coffee. GET THE RECIPE Pear and Pecan French Toast French Toast is a special, indulgent breakfast, but this approach is a bit healthier and tastier, and the recipe is  for one simple portion for only mom to enjoy. GET THE RECIPE Salmon Shakshuka Skillet meals are pretty genius, since you can fit all kinds of things into one pan for lots of nutrients and flavor, and they make clean-up super easy. This one is great for the whole crew and guaranteed to impress. GET THE RECIPE