Carbs are a macronutrient, which essentially means they are required in large amounts to maintain health and wellness. Our bodies rely on carbohydrates for many important functions including energy production, hormone regulation, and as a source of nutrients. Thanks to many trendy diets and marketing tactics, there’s a lot of confusion around carbohydrates these days Read More!
Egg + Roasted Veggie Breakfast Boxes For our Savory Breakfast lover’s…well…actually these are wonderful for a snack between meals, or even lunch or dinnertime as well! Add 2 boiled eggs to each if you’re trying to increase your daily protein like I am! This combo checks A LOT of our nutrient & fiber requirements, so Read More!
Delicious Raw Broccoli Slaw When we’ve experienced several days of overeating, or eating excess sugar or alcohol intake (such as the holidays!) we’re tempted to eat a lot less the days following to “make up” for our overindulgence. Instead, I’m going to suggest a few healthier tricks to get you feeling great and balanced again! Read More!
Thanksgiving is almost here! I seriously LOVE this time of year. Getting the whole family together for a meal is such a good time to bond and learn about each other’s lives. Creating CLEAN EATING approved dishes that everyone will enjoy is an awesome way to introduce people to new foods too! I’ve put together Read More!
Whether through the air we breathe, cleaning products we use, food we eat, we come into both internal and external toxins and pollutants everyday. Fortunately, our body works daily to detoxify these toxins thanks to the work of the the liver, kidneys, intestines, blood, skin, lungs, and lymphatic system. But, these organs can become bogged Read More!
The concept of “eating seasonally” has long been utilized by many cultures and communities, and for good reason! Eating fruits and vegetables in season was commonplace before the rise of global commerce that made strawberries, tomatoes, and asparagus available in our supermarkets year round. And, while we totally agree that it is great to have Read More!
Hey there! Today I spent just a few hours doing a simplified version of our weekly Food Prep. I didn’t make the time to cook, roast, and assemble multiple meals and veggies this week…so I did my best with the time I did have We are a family of 8, mostly teenagers…so ya…everything goes really fast! Read More!
Contrary to popular myth, menopause can be a wonderful time for a woman in her aging process. Christiane Northrup, Author of “The Wisdom of Menopause” wisely said: “I don’t let someone else’s idea about what “40,” or “50,” or “60,” or any other number means inform how I see myself.” While our bodies and hormones Read More!
Are you ready to CELEBRATE Thanksgiving and show your family and friends just how good Clean Eating can be? Surprise everyone this year with a few of these AMAZING side-dishes… everyone’s gonna love em’! 1. Roasted Cauliflower with Caramelized Onions make a delicious Clean Eating option! 2. Roasted Brussels Sprouts + Bacon. These are quick and Read More!
Sheet-Pan Italian Chicken + Roasted Veggies #MealPrepSunday here’s a NEW idea for you! Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 lb. skinless chicken thighs, cut into halves 2-3 medium zucchinis, chopped 2 cups button mushrooms 1 cup Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut into halves 1 cup carrots, chopped 2 red sweet bell peppers, diced 1 tsp sea Read More!