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Freshly prepared red cabbage salad with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Simple Red Cabbage Salad

Golden brown whole wheat banana pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup, ricotta cheese and fresh fruit

Best Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

Jar of golden roasted pumpkin seeds – crunchy salad topper made with turmeric and spices

Anti-Inflammatory Crunchy Salad Topper with Turmeric

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

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

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

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)

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Garlic Butter Baby Potatoes in Dutch Oven and Garnished with Fresh Rosemary

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Green smoothie with avocado and spinach in a cup

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Mini Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce served in a bowl over spaghetti

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Welcome to my blog! Hi, I’m Dr. Nena (pronounced Nay-na) Stefanovic—a certified nutrition coach (PN1-NC), healthy recipe creator, and passionate food blogger, and I hold a PhD in Biochemistry. Here, I share easy-to-follow, nutritious recipes that focus on clean eating and reducing inflammation with whole, natural ingredients. I help people struggling with inflammation, weight issues, and chronic pain find real solutions so they can feel better, move more, and live healthier. Join me if you want to enjoy life more and focus on your goals without being held back by health problems.

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PROTEIN PACKED BREAKFAST IDEAS

PROTEIN PACKED BREAKFAST Recipes

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

Healthy frittata egg muffins fresh out of the oven

Easy Frittata Egg Muffins – A Healthy & Delicious Breakfast

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High Protein Cottage Cheese Toast with Berries and Kefir

High-Protein Breakfast Eggs with Kefir and Cottage Cheese

High-Protein Breakfast Eggs with Kefir and Cottage Cheese

High-Protein Ricotta Waffles with Whole Wheat served on a plate

High-Protein Ricotta Waffles with Whole Wheat Flour

Avocado omelette with spinach and tomato on a plate

Avocado Omelette with Spinach and Tomato

How to Make Fried Eggs with Feta (TikTok Viral Recipe)

How to Make Fried Eggs with Feta (TikTok Viral Recipe)

NUTRITION CORNER

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Greek Yogurt with Berries and Nuts

What Are 7 Benefits of Eating Breakfast | Healthy Yogurt Meal

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

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Simple Nutrition Guide for a Healthier Lifestyle

8 Pantry Staples for Healthy Eating - 1

8 Healthy Pantry Staples You Should Always Have on Hand

Struggling with Diet Change: Understanding Ambivalence

Struggling with Diet Change: Understanding Ambivalence

The BEST Superfoods to Add to Smoothies (Simple Everyday Ingredients)

The BEST Superfoods to Add to Smoothies (Simple Everyday Ingredients)

Holistic Approach to Fitness: How to Balance Diet and Exercise

Holistic Approach to Fitness: How to Balance Diet and Exercise

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ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET

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What is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

SPRING CLEAN EATING

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Healthy Kale Tonic (First Watch Copy Cat)

Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Muscle Recovery & Hydration

Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Muscle Recovery & Hydration

3 Ingredients Antiinflammatory Salad Dressing Stored in a Mason Jar

3-Ingredient Anti-Inflammatory Salad Dressing

Mason Jar Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa

Mason Jar Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa

High-Protein Breakfast Eggs with Kefir and Cottage Cheese

High-Protein Breakfast Eggs with Kefir and Cottage Cheese

Spinach Orzo Salad Served in a Bowl

Easy Spinach Orzo Salad with Feta

Gut Health Shots

Cleanse Gut Health Shots with Ginger

Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Spinach served in a bowl

Easy Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Spinach

CLEAN EATING

learn the basics

What is Clean Eating?

SMOOTHIE RECIPES

smoothie Recipes

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

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Apple Celery Smoothie with Ginger and Spinach

Green smoothie with avocado and spinach in a cup

Creamy Green Smoothie with Avocado and Spinach

Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie (Easy Recipe)

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Easy 4-Ingredients Banana Spinach Smoothie with Yogurt

HIGH-PROTEIN MEALS

high-protein meals Recipes

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

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)

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

The BEST Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Tiramisu Overnight Oats

Easy Tiramisu Overnight Oats

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