The weeks between the end of October through December are some of the hardest on our waistlines. There are so many goodies and treats on display at every turn beckoning us to indulge. So, how can we be more intentional about what we eat without missing out on the good stuff, watching the scale climb, or feeling guilty? My guest this week on the Wannabe Minimalist Podcast has been helping women eat healthier and feel better for years so naturally I reached out to have her on the show to help us during this difficult time. Laura Marzen, RD, LD, started her career as a nutrition specialist in the Better Homes and Gardens® test kitchen, where she developed and tested recipes for a variety of magazines and cookbooks and appeared in cooking videos for both TV and online media. Now she’s focusing her attention on her website, Fresh Food Bites, where she features healthy, approachable, family-friendly recipes that are gluten and dairy free. In addition, she currently coaches women to help them improve their gut health and overcome IBS in a way that is practical and sustainable. Our discussions starts with looking at how Laura became interested in digestive health and what it has to do with living an intentional life. There are so many similarities between cutting the crap out of your home and cutting out the junk that you eat so I was thrilled to have a chance to connect with her on the show. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: - Why your calendar is one of your biggest assets when meal planning - Simple healthy snack ideas your kids will actually eat - Tips for eating healthy at the holidays (it’s not what you expect!) - How your diet relates to minimalism and intentional living - The #1 way to cut down on time in the kitchen and still eat healthy