We’ve all heard the saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Have you ever wondered why people say that? (Actually, that specific saying started as a clever marketing tactic for Kellogg breakfast cereals). Fascinating advertisement history aside, a healthy breakfast is incredibly important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A clean breakfast is Read More!
You have likely heard that calcium is vital for your health. If you’re like most people, you probably think of foods such as milk and cheese when thinking of calcium, and you may believe that dairy products are the only way to meet your body’s calcium needs. However, if you aren’t aware of other food Read More!
Meet Brea, Who Lost 10.8 Pounds during our CleanFoodCrush 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge! My name is Brea and I am 39 (soon to be 40) years old. I have been married for 16 years and am a mother to two children, ages 8 and 5. I am also the science specialist for the largest Read More!
Magnesium is a mineral that has been found to have a tremendous positive impact on our bodies. It helps maintain good health, improve muscle and nerve function, boost the immune system, increase heart health, lower stress, anxiety, and even help reduce inflammation. Magnesium supports: Hormonal balance Sleep Muscle recovery Mood The nervous system How much Read More!
It’s the time of year when salt, sugar, and fat are in abundance – at all the parties and family gatherings. Now for those of you who have been with CleanFoodCrush for a while, you know my philosophy is not about perfection! You can totally enjoy yourself and enjoy some of your favorite traditional holiday Read More!
It’s that time of the year again and front and center is the most admired guest of all…FOOD! Food is our way of celebrating together. Your priorities and food choices may have taken a big shift for the better, there’s absolutely no reason to isolate or separate yourself from your family and friends. Over the Read More!
Baked Protein Oats for Clean Eating Mornings! Probably THE biggest request we receive here at CFC is “post more breakfast ideas,” primarily ones that can be made ahead of time then eaten throughout our busy workweek. These bars are GREAT for breakfast, but also an EXCELLENT post-workout meal. I enjoy a square with some high Read More!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cups Indulgent homemade FROZEN treats! Yassss! Sign me up! These little cups are a REALLY fun project to make with the kids this Summer! When shopping for ingredients: Look for high percentage cacao for the chocolate, and your PB should really be nothing but peanuts, and maybe sea salt. Makes 12 Read More!
Summer is here and it’s time to get outside and ENJOY the sun! Jason and I LOVE spending time in nature with our big blended family. We go on hikes, visit nearby lakes and adventure with our kids and two dogs Scarlet and Grizz 🙂 If you’re already planning the next outing for you and 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!
