Emily Haygood in the kitchen

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Hi, I’m Emily

I’m so grateful you’re here! Whether you are just starting your health journey, coming back to it after a break, or are well on your way, I hope what you find here can help make that journey a little easier and a lot more fun…and delicious! This place is for you no matter what your starting point right now may be.

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Read My Recent Posts

  • 2025 Fantasy Thanksgiving Menu

    A Special Edition of the Food Talk series Every year, I plan a fantasy Thanksgiving menu where the dishes all complement each other and the meal is decadent but healthy and balanced. Below the menu, you’ll find a link to all the recipes. Wishing you a healthy, happy Thanksgiving! 2025 Fantasy Thanksgiving Menu Main Maple…

Emily Haygood Cooking

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Learn About my

Guiding Food Principles

Food recommendations are continually shifting. What is considered “healthy” today may be on the naughty list tomorrow and then back again in a few years. That’s why it’s important to have unchanging guiding food principles. 

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