The immune system serves a very important function in the body. It’s our defense system that helps protect us from illness and disease. The immune system is made up of organs, tissues, proteins and trillions of cells through the body. Usually, the immune system does its job quite well without us having to do much Read More!
Cauliflower + Chickpeas Salad Here’s a creative NEW chopped salad idea to keep things interesting around the dinner table! Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, kale, arugula, cabbage, and collard greens, are loaded with fiber, folate, vitamin C, E, K. Vegetables keep you full and keep your blood sugar stable! âž¡ï¸ Read More!
Your metabolism, or metabolic rate, plays a significant role in how fast or slow calories are burned in your body. The higher it is, the more calories your body burns throughout the day, which can help you lose or maintain your weight. Metabolism is a process your body undergoes that converts foods into energy. It Read More!
Hi! My name is Kathy Burgin and this is my review of the 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge. I am 48 years old and I am happily married to my best friend, Thomas. We have a beautiful 14-year-old daughter. I am a receptionist for a law office, so I am basically sedentary all day. My Read More!
Thanksgiving is next week… Wait… wasn’t it just July!? This is the time of year when FOOD is everything, so get ready for some of our favorite and most AMAZING recipes to keep your friends and family healthy, nourished and super impressed with your culinary skills! No worries…keeping with true CFC fashion, these recipes are Read More!
Roasted Veggie + Quinoa Meal Prep Bowls By popular request: Meatless Meal Prep inspiration for ya! Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contains all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants. Read More!
Hi, my name is Amber, and I lost 18 pounds in my first 30 days of the 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge. It’s an honor to share my story with you today! First, a little about me… I’m 38 and the mother to 3 amazing kids, they are 19,15 and 5. Yes, it was planned, Read More!
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!
