Ever wondered how changing your diet could transform your health? Or just HOW easy it is to make simple, healthy recipes the whole family will enjoy? Today’s episode dives into how Olivia Adriance’s journey with food not only improved her own health and well-being but also became the foundation of a brand loved by so many.
Olivia Adriance is a recipe developer and content creator who has taken the internet by storm with her gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free recipes.
Struggling with acne since childhood, Olivia turned to food as a means to heal her skin after years of trying various medications and treatments. What started as a personal journey to improve her own health evolved into something much bigger. She began sharing her recipes on Instagram, where her vibrant community of food lovers grew to over 1 million followers. With some of her recipes garnering more than 20 million views, it’s clear that Olivia’s approach to healthy cooking resonates with people everywhere.
In this episode, Brittany and Olivia cover a range of topics, offering listeners an inside look at Olivia’s life, her kitchen, and her business:
- Olivia’s ‘Typical’ Day of Eating (it varies!):While Olivia changes up her meal plan, a typical day of meals and working out for Olivia might look like chicken sausage, avocado and berries for breakfast. Then she builds her meals around what she’s cooking that day and it always includes a protein, fiber, and healthy fats. For workout, she’s been getting back into running and also loves to mix in pilates, walks and weight lifting. She usually does two days of each per week, and right now, her goal is to be able to run four miles.
- Biggest Diet Change She Has Made Recently!The biggest change Olivia has made lately is re-incorporatingbreakfast. She was previously intermittent fasting with Keto for a while and had completely cut out breakfast, which was not helpful for a healthy relationship with food. But since adding back breakfast, her hormones are more balanced, she doesn’t crash in the afternoons anymore, and she isn’t scared of carbs!
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The Healing Power of Food: Olivia’s journey with food was born out of necessity. After years of battling acne and trying countless medications, Olivia started experimenting with her diet. By eliminating gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, she noticed not only an improvement in her skin but also less brain fog, more energy, and better digestion. This transformation sparked her passion for creating recipes that are both healthy and delicious.
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Flavor Without Compromise: A common struggle when it comes to making healthy food is that it tends to lack flavor. Olivia emphasizes that fresh, high-quality ingredients can make all the difference in a dish (think of a beautiful meal you’ve had in Italy or Greece – simple and healthy, but full of flavor thanks to fresh ingredients!) Olivia also shares some of her favorite tips for packing in the flavor, including adding sun-dried tomatoes or jarred roasted red bell peppers for an extra punch.
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Perfecting Recipes: The process of developing recipes is no small feat (it took her seven rounds of testing to perfect her banana bread!). Much like how Brittany puts together an outfit is how Olivia builds a recipe. She takes her recipe testing seriously, with each dish going through multiple rounds of tweaks and adjustments before it’s ready to be shared with her audience. Her dedication ensures that her recipes are foolproof and that time and ingredients are never wasted!
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The Dynamics of a Creative Partnership: Olivia and her husband, Kyle, have found their rhythm in working together by learning to divide responsibilities and play to their strengths. Now, they each own separate spheres of the business, allowing them to collaborate effectively while maintaining a healthy work-life balance—sometimes with the help of a glass of champagne, but hey – that’s never a bad idea, right?
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Favorite Recipes: Olivia shares her go-to recipes for all our favorite occasions. Whether it’s the perfect steak and mashed potatoes, or chuck roast tacos for date night (can’t forget that margarita, ladies), a vibrant and fresh broccoli salad for girl’s night, or a crowd-pleasing smashed potatoes appetizer, she’s got you covered. And the recipe she’s most proud of right now? That would be her ground chicken taco skillet, a one-pan wonder that’s become a family favorite.
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Favorite Snacks: These days, everyone is after the best high-protein snacks they can get their hands on. Olivia is loving meat sticks at the moment and recommends keeping a few of either the Chomps brand or The New Primal brand sticks for on-the-go snacking.
- Best and Worst Kitchen Appliances:Without a doubt, Olivia’s favorite kitchen appliance is her Vitamix (and we’d have to agree). It’s versatile and powerful and is practically perfect in every way. Oh and her least used appliance? That would be the classic stand mixer we ALWAYS register for and usually just ends up taking up valuable real estate on our counters (can we all make a pact to use ours this fall for some delicious fall baking?)
Now, a quick round up of her go to recipes!
- Go-to date night recipe: Steak with her Mashed Potatoes or her Chuck Roast Tacos are also easy and interactive!
- Go-to recipe for girls night: Broccoli Salad Recipe; and a batch of her Watermelon cocktails!
- Favorite appetizer: Lemon Crispy Chive Smashed Potatoes
- What is a recipe Olivia’s most proud of right now: Ground Chicken Taco Skillet done in one pan and is a crowd pleaser
This episode is packed with inspiration for anyone looking to make healthier choices in the kitchen. Whether you’re just starting out on your health journey or are a seasoned chef looking to refine your approach, Olivia’s story and tips are sure to motivate you. You might even be inspired to turn your own passions into a creative outlet!
Tune in to hear more about Olivia’s journey to building her brand on Instagram, her practical tips for clean eating, and her advice on maintaining a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
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