Kara Swanson
Kara Swanson is a certified nutritionist, recipe developer, and meal plan creator over at Life Well Lived. Her passion is to show that eating clean + healthy is not only simple but also really delicious. Life is crazy and Kara loves making the food part a no-brainer by sharing quick + easy meals for those busy weeknights. No more boring chicken + broccoli. Come say hi + follow along on Instagram @karaswanson
where Kara shares all her fave recipes + tips for living a healthier life.
Is Evening Snacking a Problem for You?
How do I stop snacking after dinner?! It’s a question I get asked often.
But I think an even better question is "what are you snacking on after dinner?"
Eating a snack after dinner isn’t bad....
How to Create a Healthy Lifestyle that Lasts
How do you create a healthy lifestyle that lasts?
Good question, right? I think we can all agree that having a healthy lifestyle is our goal, but we often don’t know how to get there....
6 Habits for a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy
You’re pregnant. Now what?! I think most of us go into pregnancy wanting to be healthy, fit, and happy. But then reality sets in and we are nauseous, exhausted, and can barely stomach food....
Drink More Water! Tips for Staying Hydrated This Winter
Raise your hand if you agree: Winter seems to be unending! Okay, so I can’t see your hand, but if you’re anything like me it can be hard to drink enough water during the...
Honey Lime Chicken Tacos
I’m all about #tacotuesday, but can we all agree on one thing? Tacos are good no matter what day it is! Okay, glad we got that settled.
Today I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes...
How to Pick the Best Protein Bars
There are so many different protein bars to choose from! Most grocery stores have an entire aisle dedicated to protein bars. It can be overwhelming roaming this aisle trying to decide on one. And...
4 Healthy Fall Desserts
I’m a summer girl at heart, but I do love this time of year when the leaves are changing and the weather becomes a little cooler. One of my favorite things about fall is...
We Love Aldi: A Guide to Des Moines Grocery Shopping
Okay, hear me out. I know some of you are Aldi lovers but there is a good chance you clicked on this even though you’re an Aldi snob. Here’s a secret.
I used to...
How Going Gluten-Free Drastically Changed My Daughter’s Behavior
I still remember sitting on the floor of our bedroom, holding my daughter London as she screamed at the top of her lungs trying to continuously hit me. It brings a flood of emotions...
7 Healthy Back to School Lunches
It’s officially August, which means lots and lots of school lunches will be packed soon! And let’s be honest, it’s fun for the first week and then I’m totally over it. Please tell me...