Hi! I’m Christine Manes.
I am a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, food-lover, gym enthusiast, and founder of Home Cooked Living.
What I am most passionate about in life is helping others live healthier and happier lives. I am beyond lucky to connect with and inspire people all around the world through nutrition, delicious cooking, healthy living, and more. My goal is to offer straightforward, simple-to-follow recipes that are wholesome and that actually taste good. I hope you join my little community of health-lovers, because you are ALWAYS welcome here!
A little bit more about me
You may be wondering what led me to nutrition, so here’s a snippet of my story:
In college, I developed significant hormonal and digestive issues that shifted my perspective of how we eat and live. I developed PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and insulin resistance and I struggled with painful digestive distress and bloating. My persistent health struggles led me to research nutrition extensively. I became passionate about how holistic eating can transform us and I yearned for more information about how food affects our bodies and minds, so I took a leap of faith and enrolled in the Nutritional Therapy Association. It was one of the best decisions of my life! It opened my eyes to what being healthy really looks and feels like. Through years of research and healing, I am healthier than ever and continuing to improve daily. I am beyond thankful for the health issues I struggled with in college because they are what launched me on this path of seeking nourishment in every category of life.
Why I started a website
I believe that living a healthy and vibrant life is much less complicated than most of us are led to believe. That’s why I started a website: I want to simplify healthy living for you. I know what it’s like to be frustrated by all the false information going around, so I desire to help you find your answers and live the life you’ve always dreamed of.
Food photography
I also developed a love for food photography along the process and learned how to make healthy meals appear as nice as they taste. I hope you take a look at the recipes I post and I hope the photos make you drool!
All of the food images you see on the website are mine.
If you’re interested in working with me, you can send me an email at christine@homecookedliving.com.
Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Indulge in this one-pan savory meal. It’s bursting with flavor from the fresh pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and herbs. Pair it with toast and roasted veggies for a classic dinner!
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
This is a great recipe because you can completely prep it ahead of time then throw it in the oven to bake it when needed. It is a great appetizer or side-dish, and is a total crowd pleaser!
Sweet Potato & Sausage Breakfast Hash
This easy and healthy breakfast hash will be your new go-to recipe! It’s nourishing, colorful, filling, and did I mention absolutely delicious?! Make it today to find out for yourself!
Honey Walnut Fig Granola
The flavor combination of this honey walnut fig granola is magical! Perfectly sweet, crunchy, and delicious.
Choc Chunk Cookies with Coconut Sugar
These cookies are deliciously indulgent yet boast lower-glycemic ingredients because we’re using coconut sugar and maple syrup as the sweeteners. If you don’t think a healthier cookie recipe will taste just as good as traditional cookies, then this recipe will prove you wrong!
Easy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bowls
Yum, yum, yum. I just can’t get enough of this recipe! It’s flavorful, easy, and comes together quickly. It’s the perfect hosting meal!
Moroccan Chicken & Veggies with lemon Garlic Sauce
If you’re looking for a flavorful and nutritious meal that’s roasted in the oven, then this recipe has you covered!
Viral Greek Yogurt Bagels – 7 Flavors!
A lower-calorie, high protein bagel recipe with 7 different flavor options. You’ll crave these greek yogurt bagels for breakfast every day!
Easy Orange Fig Energy Bites (naturally sweetened)
These Orange Fig Energy Bites are a naturally sweetened, nutrient-dense snack. It boasts only a handful of ingredients and the natural sweeteners are the figs and orange juice!