Hi, my name is Karen, I’m so excited to share my story with you of how I lost 18 pounds and beat my sugar cravings with the 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge. First, let me introduce myself… I’m 49 year old single mom of a 7 year old and I work a desk job for Read More!
We know that inflammation in our bodies not only causes us discomfort and pain, but it can also directly influence our ability to shed excess weight. Inflammation blocks important brain messages that tell the body to suppress our appetite and speed up our metabolism. But when we’re eating a healthy diet that reduces inflammation, we Read More!
1. Drink Homemade Vitamin Water Starting your day with water and lemon, fresh fruits, veggies and herbs is a small but simple hack for boosting your energy, clearing your skin and increasing your chances of having a successful go at weight loss. You see, we wake up dehydrated from a night of fasting and many of Read More!
Cranberry Apple Crumble A WARM – filling Winter Breakfast idea! Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 lbs apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 1/2 cup fresh cranberries 1 Tbsp orange zest 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg Additional zest from one orange 4 packets stevia extract (or other sweetener of choice) For the crisp topping: 2 Read More!
The holiday season is upon us, and that means parties, get-togethers, and lots of eating. This month of the year can bring unique challenges when you’re adopting a Clean Eating lifestyle, especially when you may not have full control while celebrating in the homes of others. You may have felt a tinge of concern about Read More!
With a Clean Eating lifestyle, cooking takes center stage. The daily spotlight will be on your kitchen – and how things play out depends on accessibility and being prepared. Start by doing a pantry/kitchen clear-out. Yes, this means removing as much processed food as you can – and that can sometimes include a lot of Read More!
Clean Eating is an adventure that is more enjoyable and effective when the rest of the household is in on the fun. However, that can be the biggest challenge – getting the whole family to voluntarily go on the Clean Eating route. Don’t stress though – it’s POSSIBLE. Here are a few tips on how Read More!
There were so many questions about this post, hopefully I answer all of them here: Jars are KILNER brand, although any glass jar such as canning jars work GREAT for storage. The white stuff is protein powder. I like Jay Robb whey – use YOUR fave. Chocolate chips are Lily’s brand sweetened with stevia, found Read More!
Double Pumpkin + Dark Chocolate Energy Balls I recreated one of our most popular recipes…these lil’ energy balls! There is a bit less nut butter in this recipe – a bit more Pumpkin + Pumpkin seeds! A GREAT after school snack or even breakfast option on busy mornings. Makes about 40 Balls Ingredients: 3 cups Read More!
Clean eating is for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle by consuming primarily whole/real food. The best way to start is with a kitchen equipped with the right ‘instruments’ to make the magic happen! You CAN have that kitchen without breaking the bank. Here are ten kitchen tools that will make clean cooking so Read More!
