roasted garlic chicken noodle

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Roast the Garlic & Leek
   • Roast at 350°F for about 1 hour until soft and caramelized.
2. Build the Broth
   • Sauté carrots, celery, and onion until soft.
   • Add broth, roasted leeks, squeezed garlic, sage, and thyme.
   • Simmer gently — ideally while watching something cozy.
3. Cook the Chicken Separately
   • Boil chicken breasts with sage and thyme until cooked.
   • Chop and set aside.
4. Finish the Soup
   • Remove herb stalks and leeks (squeeze out all their goodness first).
   • Add noodles and cook until tender.
   • Stir in chopped chicken.
5. Serve & Garnish
   • Ladle into bowls and garnish with a chopped raw garlic clove for an extra kick.
   • Enjoy warm — preferably wrapped in a blanket.

🥗 What Is Healthy Nutrition?

Healthy nutrition is about balance — giving your body the fuel it needs to function, heal, and thrive. It’s not just about calories or restrictions, but about nourishing every system with the right mix of macronutrients (carbs, proteins, fats) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals).

🌟 Why It Matters

• Supports digestion, immunity, cognition, and energy
• Helps maintain ideal weight and hormonal balance
• Prevents chronic conditions and supports recovery

🧬 Macronutrients Breakdown

• Proteins: Build and repair tissues, support immunity and energy
• Carbohydrates: Main energy source — best from whole grains, legumes, fruits
• Fats: Essential for hormones and brain health — choose olive oil, nuts, fish

🥦 Micronutrients

• Vitamins and minerals regulate everything from mood to metabolism
• Found in colorful vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole foods

🧠 Personalized Nutrition

There’s no one-size-fits-all plan. Age, activity level, and health status all shape your needs. A dietitian can help tailor a plan that’s right for you — but the foundation is always variety, moderation, and whole ingredients.