In the evolving world of nutrition, carbohydrates seem to be branded as the “bad guys.” In many programs, carbs are considered one of the primary culprits of weight gain, and are more often than not, reduced to a very bare minimum or eliminated. However, carbohydrates play an essential role in our body’s energy-building processes. Whether you Read More!
A bit of mid-week #FoodPrep happened this afternoon. I swear #FoodPrepping makes everything in life run better. Who’s with me on this!?! I was traveling the past few weeks, and got off schedule. But the important thing is that it happened today All recipes can be found on the CFC website! Homemade energy bars: CleanFoodCrush.com/no-bake-energy-bars Read More!
“Studies tend to show that in terms of weight loss, diet plays a much bigger role than exercise,” Philip Stanforth, professor of exercise science at the University of Texas. Here’s a very common scenario: Someone (let’s call her Judy) sets a goal to reach a certain weight within a particular time frame. Judy gets ready with Read More!
Fresh Homemade Pico For Cinco De Mayo! Enjoy with Coconut oil baked tortilla chips (my favorite brand is Jackson Honest) OR large cucumber slices. Adjust the recipe to your families taste! Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped hothouse cucumber 3 cups chopped tomatoes Read More!
Inflammation in your body means your immune system is fighting off an intense battle against microbes, chemicals, and other foreign bodies that it recognizes as ‘harmful.” Redness and swelling may develop, and you may experience pain, fever, a loss of appetite, and headaches among many other symptoms. When it constantly recurs, inflammation can lead to Read More!
Food Prep Sunday needed to happen! It does take 2-3 hours to complete, BUT the entire week ahead is 10x easier! Put on some music, have the kids help, after a few weeks you’ll be a PRO! This week: I made a large batch of White Chicken Chili that will be great for 3 meals. Read More!
A total hit at all your Summer BBQ’s ☀️ Serves 8-10 as an appetizer Ingredients: 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 2 fresh ears of corn on cob, steamed for 4 minutes, cool, and cut from cob 4 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 large avocado, peeled and diced 1 green bell pepper, diced Read More!
I spend a few hours every Sunday prepping for the week. It’s something I really look forward to. Coffee, music, chitter chatter with the kids. The purpose: NOT relying on convenience food-regardless of what happens during the busy week. ■ I no longer use “Almond Breeze”. It contains carrageenan (Google it). “Silk” brand uses non-GMO Read More!
