Salad Prep Ideas! Overindulged this past weekend!?? Here’s a SIMPLE idea to get back on track. Make a few each week! Everyone in the family loves having one to grab and go for work and school Mix & match to make them your own. Even better: set up an assembly line and let each of the Read More!
Clean Eating is a guaranteed way to lose weight that works long-term. While massive calorie restriction may work for some, it’s never sustainable over a lifetime and often leads to more weight gain after the diet ends. Calorie restriction and fad diets often mess up your metabolism, leading to an even harder time shedding the Read More!
Hi there! My name is Courtney Brown 🙂 Thanks for giving me the opportunity to share my story and review of the 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge! By taking the challenge and learning about Clean Eating, I’ve lost 21 pounds and have more energy than ever before. I’m 41 years old and I have Read More!
Quinoa Fried “Rice” Did you know that quinoa is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids?! Quinoa also contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains! Soooo…make this recipe tonight instead of takeout for the health benefits… The fact that it tastes soooo much better than takeout is just an added Read More!
Portobello Baked Eggs A new, simple egg preparation for all the mushroom lovers in your life!Makes 2-3 servings Ingredients: 4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed 4 free range eggs 1 Tbsp avocado oil, or olive oil 5-6 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves fresh thyme sea salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat the oven at 350 Read More!
Hummus Cucumber Roll-Ups Such a CUTE + QUICK idea to add to your Springtime Easter entertaining this weekend! Makes about 4 rolls, I triple this for parties (at least) Ingredients: 4 ounces homemade hummus 1 medium English cucumber 2 small red and yellow bell peppers, cut into thin strips a small bunch of fresh dill Read More!
Crunchy Tuna Apple Bites Protein Packed , Inexpensive, Super Nutritious after school snack idea! This would also be a great light lunch, or even better quick post workout meal! Makes about 2-3 servings (as a snack, or light pre/post workout meal) Ingredients: 6 ounces tuna in spring water, drained 2 Tbsps plain Greek yogurt 1/4 Read More!
Environmental factors, such as weight gain, a poor diet lacking fruits and vegetables, or over-consumption of processed foods and sugar, lack of activity, ongoing severe stress, air pollution, excessive alcohol, smoking, or excessive prescription drug consumption can lead to chronic inflammation. SO where does one even begin to reverse this process? Here are 8 SIMPLE Read More!
One Pan Unstuffed Bell Peppers We are major stuffed bell pepper fans at our house, what about you?! The typical versions I love, can take quite a bit of time and effort. This is a quick weeknight version with alllll the right flavors, and way less time commitment! Makes about 6 servings Ingredients: 1.5 lbs. Read More!
Saucy Shrimp Scampi This is such a SIMPLE and decadent meal in minutes! 10-15 minutes and you’re ready to eat these buttery shrimp over zucchini noodles, or brown rice. My 10 year old daughter, Sydney requests this weekly, and can make it by herself – as long as I keep her ingredients stocked! Ingredients: Read More!