Kerry Mann Wellness

Weekday lunches don’t have to be complicated to be nutritious.
Lately I’ve been focusing on improving our health overall, and one of the things I’ve prioritized is simple meals we all enjoy that don’t take much prep time. I’ve found two lunches that are really quick, and Quinn, Mark, and I all love them. They’re also gluten-free, nutrient-dense, and high in protein and fiber.
I intentionally included more colors, and it definitely helped Quinn get excited about both meals. She ate about 90% of her lunch two days in a row! I also feel satisfied and energized before my workouts.
Lunch #1: Raspberries, cottage cheese, edamame, pecans, and plantain chips.
Lunch #2: Raspberries, edamame, black olives, avocado, and tuna with avocado oil mayo (Greek yogurt for Quinn instead of tuna).
Why these work nutritionally:

Protein powerhouses: Cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, edamame, and tuna each pack 15-20g of protein to keep us full and support muscle recovery
Healthy fats: Pecans, avocado, and olives provide essential fats for hormone health and help absorb fat-soluble vitamins
Fiber boost: Edamame and raspberries support digestion and blood sugar stability
Omega-3s: Tuna provides brain-healthy omega-3 fatty acids
Probiotics: Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt support gut health
Rainbow nutrition: Red raspberries (Vitamin C), green edamame and avocado (Vitamin E and folate), purple-black olives (antioxidants) - different colors mean different phytonutrients!

The combination of protein, healthy fats, and fiber keeps our blood sugar stable and energy consistent throughout the afternoon.
What are your go-to quick, nutrient-dense lunches?

I live to celebrate love if you haven’t noticed. Four years ago (plus a couple of days), Mark pretended to like coffee just to go on a date with me at Never Coffee. Now it’s become our tradition—the only time all year he drinks it, and I still love that about our story. ☕️
This year was extra special celebrating with our little girl. We savored every moment while she enjoyed her milk and the gluten-free paleo cookie I brought for her (they were sold out of their GF option). 🥛🍪
Mark looked at me and said, “You’re so lucky to have us.” He couldn’t be more right. 🥰
Building a life with intention—from the food we choose to the moments we celebrate—makes everything sweeter. I love you two to the moon and back! ☕💕

Happy New Year from our family to yours! 💛
One more pic of our sweet little gnome child. She takes this umbrella everywhere ☂️
Less should, more alignment. That’s the vibe for 2026.
Going inward—listening to what actually makes you feel your best and trusting the process. 🙏
Accepting guidance. Creating boundaries. Focusing on small daily goals instead of big lofty ones that fizzle out.✨
Cutting out the noise. Spending time with people who inspire you. Saying no to things that don’t work anymore. Moving your body and nourishing it daily. Being kind to yourself. 💕
Here’s to a year of feeling good from the inside out. 🥳