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CLEAN EATING RECIPES & ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET RESOURCES

🍎 Healthy-ish, real-ingredient meals made simple. A nutrition-trained mom helping families eat well with nourishing, home-cooked food inspired by Mediterranean and Balkan cooking. 🍎

FAVORITE RECIPES

  • Air fryer maple salmon fillets on a plate
    Air Fryer Maple Salmon Fillets: Quick & Healthy Recipe
  • A close-up of bright orange turmeric ginger gummy bears, displayed on a white plate, made with natural ingredients.
    Homemade Turmeric Ginger Gummies for Wellness Boost
  • Gut Health Shots with Ginger
    Cleanse Gut Health Shots with Ginger
  • Banana Chia Seed Pudding In a Cup.
    Best Banana Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
  • Easy Vegetable Soup with Barley (or Farro)
    Easy Vegetable Soup with Barley (or Farro)
  • Best Morning Meditation Juice (First Watch Copycat)
  • Gluten free brownies with banana and almond flour
    Healthy Banana Almond Flour Brownies without Butter
  • Gibanica (Serbian Cheese Filo Dough Pie) in baking pan
    Easy Gibanica Recipe (Serbian Cheese Fillo Dough Pie)
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HEY, I'M NENA!

Welcome to my blog! I'm Dr. Nena Stefanovic (pronounced Nay-na)-nutrition coach, PhD biochemist, and mom of three. I help busy families fuel their lives with clean, Mediterranean- and Balkan-inspired meals that are simple, nourishing, and kid-approved. My focus is anti-inflammatory nutrition to support energy, growth, and strong immunity, especially for young athletes. My philosophy: enjoy food, eat mindfully, and keep it simple.

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SPRINGTIME CLEAN EATING

  • Green Beans with Garlic and Butter and sprinkled with almonds.
    Quick Blanched Green Beans with Garlic
  • Greek Yogurt Fruit and Nuts Parfait Breakfast.
    High-Protein Greek Yogurt Parfait
  • Dill-Yogurt-Dressing
    Easy Dill Yogurt Dressing 
  • Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie
    Easy Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
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NUTRITION CORNER

  • Protein for women over 40 - 2
    Why Protein for Women Over 40 Is So Important 
  • CBD Little Rock Drinks
    CBD Drinks for Sleep: A Beginner's Guide
  • 6 AM Routine set up your alarm between 6-6:30 AM
    My Realistic 6 AM Morning Routine as a Busy Mom
  • What Are 7 Benefits of Eating Breakfast.
    What Are 7 Benefits of Eating Breakfast
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HIGH-PROTEIN MEALS

  • Avocado Egg Toast Served with Boiled Egg and Fried Egg.
    Avocado Egg Toast Two Ways (Fried or Boiled Eggs)
  • Snickers overnight oats
    Easy Snickers Overnight Oats Recipe
  • Baked tofu in a baking pan-6
    Crispy Baked Tofu with Paprika and Turmeric
  • Overnight oats with protein powder served in a cup
    Easy Overnight Oats with Protein Powder
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BREAKFAST

  • Sourdough-bread-recipe-for-beginners
    Sourdough Bread for Beginners Recipe
  • Whole-wheat crepes served on a plate with blueberries
    Easy Whole Wheat Crepes with Coconut Oil and No Added Sugar
  • Golden brown whole wheat banana pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup, ricotta cheese and fresh fruit
    Best Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes 
  • Close-up of perfectly poached eggs on a Greek yogurt base, garnished with microgreens and served with toasted bread.
    Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) High-Protein Breakfast Recipe
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COZY SOUPS

  • instant-pot-chicken-noodle-soup-recipe-2.jpg
    The BEST Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Broccoli and Zucchini Soup with Heavy Cream and Cheese
    Cheesy Broccoli Zucchini Soup with Heavy Cream (One-Pot Meal)
  • Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Spinach served in a bowl
    Easy Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Spinach 
  • Sweet potato soup with zucchini and garlic in a pot.
    Easy Sweet Potato Soup with Zucchini, Carrots, and Garlic 

MEDITERRANEAN RECIPES

  • Close-up of gooey melted mozzarella on baked cheesy eggplant.
    Easy Layered Cheesy Eggplant with Tomato Sauce
  • Mediterranean rice shown in a Dutch oven skillet and decorated with lemon
    Easy and Delicious Mediterranean Rice Recipe
  • Curry Chickpeas with Spinach
    Chickpeas and Spinach Curry (with Trader Joe's Greek Chickpeas)
  • Mediterranean Oven Roasted Whole Branzini with Vegetables

BALKAN RECIPES

  • Sour Cherry Cake on a serving plate
    Delicious Sour Cherry Cake (Balkan Style)
  • Gibanica (Serbian Cheese Filo Dough Pie) in baking pan
    Easy Gibanica Recipe (Serbian Cheese Fillo Dough Pie)
  • Cornmeal Muffins with Feta (Projice sa Sirom).
    Easy Balkan-Style Cornmeal Muffins with Feta (Projice sa Sirom)
  • Freshly prepared red cabbage salad with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    Simple Red Cabbage Salad
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Dr. Nena Stefanovic Portrait

WELCOME!

Welcome to my blog! I’m Dr. Nena Stefanovic (pronounced Nay-na)—nutrition coach, PhD biochemist, and mom of three. I help busy families fuel their lives with clean, Mediterranean- and Balkan-inspired meals that are simple, nourishing, and kid-approved. My focus is anti-inflammatory nutrition to support energy, growth, and strong immunity, especially for young athletes. My philosophy: enjoy food, eat mindfully, and keep it simple.

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WINTER COMFORT MEALS

  • Creamy pork chops with green peas and fresh dill on a white plate
    Easy Pork and Peas Recipe 
  • A warm and creamy pumpkin soup with a touch of fresh ginger, bringing a perfect balance of sweetness and spice in every spoonful.
    Gluten-Free Ginger Pumpkin Soup 
  • Sweet Potato Cubes with Cinnamon served on a plate with rosemary
    Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes with Cinnamon 
  • One Skillet Chicken Thighs and Wild Rice In a Dutch Oven shown right after it finished cooking
    One Skillet Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice 

HIGH-PROTEIN MEALS

  • Easy Tomato Chickpea Soup
  • Mahi mahi burgers with grilled asparagus served on the plate
    Trader Joe's Mahi Mahi Burgers with Grilled Asparagus 
  • A plate with sliced air fryer steak, crispy baby potatoes, and a fresh side salad.
    Easy Air Fryer Steak and Potatoes 
  • Creamy chicken spinach with sundried tomatoes in a skillet
    One-Pan Creamy Chicken Spinach (Recipe with Cream)

BREAKFAST

  • Healthy frittata egg muffins fresh out of the oven
    Easy Frittata Egg Muffins – A Healthy & Delicious Breakfast
  • high-protein-berry-cottage-cheese-toast-with-kefir-served-on-a-plate
    High Protein Cottage Cheese Toast with Berries and Kefir
  • Tiramisu Overnight Oats
    Easy Tiramisu Overnight Oats
  • Oven-Baked Cinnamon Apples in a serving dish
    Healthy Cinnamon Apples (Easy Oven Recipe)

SMOOTHIES

  • Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Muscle Recovery & Hydration
    Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Muscle Recovery & Hydration
  • 3 Ingredients Anti-inflammatory Smoothie Served in a Tall Glass.
    3-Ingredients Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie with Turmeric
  • Vegan orange tropical smoothie served in a cup
    Vegan Orange Tropical Smoothie with Coconut Water
  • Creamy Vanilla Raspberry Protein Smoothie in a Cup
    Creamy Vanilla Raspberry Protein Smoothie 

NUTRITION CORNER

  • Pea Allergy, Chickpeas and Lentils Allergy
    Is Pea Allergy Real and Where are Peas Hiding?
  • Whole Foods for Thyroid Health
    Best Whole Foods for Thyroid Health | Thyroid Awareness Month | January
  • Simple Nutrition Guide 3
    Simple Nutrition Guide for a Healthier Lifestyle
  • 8 Pantry Staples for Healthy Eating - 1
    8 Healthy Pantry Staples You Should Always Have on Hand

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