From time to time, we all need to slow down and replenish — to return to the simple practices that restore our energy and bring us back into balance with ourselves.
Food is one of those practices. The meals we prepare and enjoy each day can become small acts of renewal, helping us nourish the body, steady our energy, and support the rhythms of rest and rejuvenation.
At This Life is Good, Rejuvenation is the fifth path of the Thrivers’ Way, inviting us to restore our energy, support our bodies, and create rhythms that allow us to thrive. Cooking and eating well is one of the simplest ways we can support those rhythms.
This collection brings together simple, nourishing recipes designed to make everyday meals easier to prepare and enjoy. Inside, you’ll find breakfasts, snacks, meals, and calming drinks, along with a sample meal plan to show how these recipes can come together across a week. You'll also find a blank meal planning guide so you can create your own personalized meal plan using these and any other recipes you love.
This collection is designed to help you:
• Bring more ease and rhythm to everyday meals
• Support your energy with simple, nourishing food
• Spend less time wondering what to cook
• Rediscover the pleasure of preparing and enjoying real food
• Create the conditions for rest, restoration, and rejuvenation
This recipe collection includes:
• A selection of simple, nourishing recipes
• A sample meal plan to give you an idea of how the recipes can come together across a week
• A blank meal planning template you can use to create your own personalized meal plan
• A shopping list to make grocery planning easier
Members can explore the recipes, sample meal plan, and meal planning tools interactively through our limited-edition online meal planning platform, making it easy to adjust portions, swap meals, and build your own personalized plan.
Members get access to this collection and more through their free membership.
Recipes include:
• Kiwi & Walnut Overnight Oats
• Banana Walnut Cottage Cheese Oatmeal
• Cherry & Walnut Chia Overnight Parfait
• Citrus Avocado Smoothie
• Greek Yogurt, Almonds & Cherries
• Smashed Chickpea Salad Wrap
• Salmon with Rice & Greens
• Roasted Chicken, Veggies & Quinoa with Tahini Sauce
• Tart Cherry Mocktail
• Chamomile Tea Latte
…and much more.
How to use this collection
You don’t need to follow the full meal plan to benefit from this collection.
You might:
• Choose one or two new recipes to try this week
• Use the sample meal plan for inspiration
• Mix and match recipes to create meals that work for your schedule
• Return to these recipes whenever you want simple, nourishing options
The goal isn’t perfection — it’s making nourishing meals easier and more enjoyable to incorporate into everyday life.
Meal Prep
Once you have done your shopping (or the groceries have been delivered to you!), you may want to do some meal prep. This is optional but can really help set you up for a successful week.
Look at the recipes you have chosen and see what can be prepped in advance. Perhaps you can dice vegetables or even make an entire recipe to save yourself time later on in the week.
Now you are all set to follow your meal plan! Check your plan every morning and night so you know what is coming up next and can stay organized.
Invitation to Practice
Think of this collection as an invitation to practice — cooking simple meals, nourishing your body well, and supporting the rhythms of rest and rejuvenation.
Making your own meals is a skill that gets easier over time. It’s true what they say — practice makes perfect!
But remember — don’t turn cooking into yet another chore. Get curious! Have fun with it! This is your chance to experiment — to figure out what foods truly nourish and satisfy you and to embrace eating as an act of self-respect and joy.
Eat well. Rest well. Live well.
You have one life. Make it GOOD.
Disclaimer
The recipes included in this collection, the sample meal plan, and meal planning guide are provided for educational purposes and general well-being inspiration and are not intended as individualized nutritional advice or treatment.
👇Rejuvenating Recipe collection: No.1 (Online*)👇
(online version w/ bonus shopping cart feature)
The online version of this recipe collection gives you access to a limited edition of our meal planning software so you can build your own meal plan!
- Click on the link to open the online recipe collection.
- Add recipes to your meal plan to automatically generate your grocery list!
- When your plan is done, get the list and do your shopping.
- Or, take the time and hassle out of meal plan shopping by clicking on the “Shop” tab to add your list to your Instacart online shopping cart!
*To access the online version of the recipe collection, you'll need to enter your email address. By providing your email address and accessing the collection, you agree to be added to our mailing list.
How to Use the online recipe collection & meal planning guide
- Look through the recipes and select meals that appeal to you.
- Add them to your meal planning template by clicking the "Add" button.
- Set the number of servings you'd like the recipe to create.
- Continue to add meals to your plan until it is complete to your liking.
- Alternatively, look at the sample meal plan as a starting point.
How to generate your shopping list & order with Instacart
- As you add meals to your plan, you'll notice that your grocery list is automatically generated.
- You can view it by clicking on the "List" tab from your plan. Your list is organized by category so that you know exactly what you need in each section of the grocery store.
- When your plan is done, get the list and do your shopping.
- Even better, take the time and hassle out of meal plan shopping by clicking on the “Shop” tab to add your list to your Instacart online shopping cart!
