Deanna Wickey Wellness Resource Library

Resources for Real Life

Wellness, without the noise.

Evidence-informed guides, simple healthy recipes, plain-English research, trusted tools and books worth reading—created to help you make smarter wellness choices without turning health into a full-time job.

Woman reaching into a vibrant food bowl while holding an open notebook — everyday wellness in a real kitchen
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Section 1

Healthy Made Easy

Real food. Easier meals. A little kitchen chaos.

Healthy eating doesn't need to mean complicated recipes, strange ingredients or spending your entire Sunday meal-prepping.

This is where I share easy meals, practical shortcuts and healthy ideas that make everyday wellness feel more doable.

Cooking Healthy with Guido

Meet my kitchen supervisor: Guido

Cooking Healthy with Guido is where wellness gets considerably less serious. Easy recipes, quick videos, smarter swaps—and occasional commentary from a Quaker parrot who believes every activity in my house requires his supervision.

Recipes are created for humans. Guido supervises from a safe distance and only gets bird-safe treats.

Overhead view of a yogurt bowl with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, granola, and chia seeds — Berry Crunch Protein Breakfast Bowl
Recipe · Quick Breakfast

Berry Crunch Protein Breakfast Bowl

A fast breakfast built around protein, fruit, fiber and a little crunch—without turning breakfast into a cooking project.

Reserved until kitchen-tested.

A burrito bowl with seasoned chicken, black beans, roasted peppers, corn, guacamole, and pico de gallo — 30-Minute Chicken + Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Recipe · Quick Dinner

30-Minute Chicken + Black Bean Burrito Bowls

A flexible weeknight bowl with protein, beans, vegetables and plenty of ways to make it your own.

Make it once. Use the leftovers for lunch. My favorite kind of cooking.

Reserved until kitchen-tested.

Video Series

Cooking Healthy with Guido

Quick recipe videos coming soon. Guido is already supervising production.

Section 2

Deanna's Guides

Practical answers for the wellness questions people are actually asking.

No jargon marathon. No scare tactics. No pretending one answer works for everybody.

Just useful information, credible sources and a little help understanding what it means in real life.

Section 3

Science, Minus the Noise

Research worth knowing—translated into real life.

Wellness headlines have a funny way of turning one study into "Everything we know is wrong!"

Science usually isn't that dramatic.

Here I break down research I think is worth knowing—what researchers studied, what they found, what they didn't prove, and what it may reasonably mean for everyday wellness.

Position Stand / Expert Guidance American College of Sports Medicine · 2026

Strength Training Doesn't Need to Be Complicated

Deanna Translation

Your muscles don't need you to become a fitness expert. They need you to use them consistently.

Read the Strength Training guide →
Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses · 2021–2025

Collagen + Skin: Why One Headline Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

Deanna Translation

Don't assume every collagen product is interchangeable—or that the word "collagen" on the front of a tub tells you everything you need to know.

Read the Collagen guide →
Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis · Resistance Training

Protein: Why the Basic Recommendation and a Training Target Aren't the Same

Deanna Translation

What are you trying to support? Basic nutrition? Strength training? Building muscle? Preserving muscle? Your goal and individual situation matter.

Read the Protein guide →

Seen a wellness claim you want me to decode?

Creatine? Cortisol? NAD? A supplement? A skin ingredient? Something you've now seen 47 times on social media? Send it my way.

Ask Deanna to Decode It
Section 4

Tools I Trust

Useful tools for getting a little more personal with your wellness.

Sometimes you don't need another article. You need something you can actually use.

These tools come from different sources for a reason. Good wellness information shouldn't come from just one company.

Section 5

Deanna's Bookshelf

Books worth your time—not just space on your nightstand.

I read a lot about wellness, women's health, longevity, nutrition and the science of living well.

These are books I've genuinely found useful, thought-provoking or worth sharing.

My rule is simple: if it's on my bookshelf here, I've actually read it.

Currently Reading & Recommending
Metabolic Health & Longevity

Good Energy

Casey Means, MD, with Calley Means

Deanna's Take This book really got me thinking about the connection between metabolic health, cellular energy, and how we feel day to day. I like the way complex science is brought into everyday choices we can actually understand and use.

Best for: Anyone interested in energy, metabolic health, and understanding wellness beyond calories and weight.

Seasonal Wellness & Mindful Living

Seasonal Self-Care Rituals

Susan Weis-Bohlen

Deanna's Take I love the reminder that wellness doesn't have to look exactly the same all year long. It's a gentler approach to food, sleep, movement, and self-care that encourages us to pay attention to the seasons instead of forcing the same rigid routine every day.

Best for: Anyone who wants a softer, more sustainable approach to everyday wellness.

Mind-Body Science & Movement

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi

Peter M. Wayne, PhD and Mark L. Fuerst

Deanna's Take I love how this book connects a centuries-old movement practice with modern research. It gave me a much deeper appreciation for how gentle movement can support balance, body awareness, mobility, and the mind-body connection without everything having to be high impact.

Best for: Anyone interested in low-impact movement, balance, healthy aging, or the science behind mind-body practices.

Books I Keep Coming Back To
Kitchen & Nutrition Reference

Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal

Reader's Digest Editors

Deanna's Take This isn't a book I sit down and read cover to cover. It's one I keep nearby and pull off the shelf when I want to look up a particular food or ingredient. I love books like this because I can wander into them, learn something, and come back again later.

Best for: Anyone who enjoys having an easy food and nutrition reference within reach.

Brain Health · An Earlier Influence

The Better Brain Book

David Perlmutter, MD and Carol Colman

Deanna's Take I first read this years ago, and it helped get me thinking much more seriously about the relationship between nutrition, lifestyle, and brain health. Some of the science and recommendations have evolved since it was published, but it's still one of those books I remember as influencing how I began looking at healthy aging.

Best for: Readers interested in an earlier perspective on nutrition, lifestyle, and cognitive health—and how thinking in this area has developed over time.

Still Have a Question?

Wellness information can get complicated fast. If you're not sure what applies to you—or you simply want help finding the right resource—send me a note.

Ask Deanna