1. Take a few minutes to yourself Even when you feel like it’s unreasonable to take a few minutes to yourself. Finding space to take a breather is so important for your well-being! All too often we place such high expectations upon ourselves and think we have to do it all for everyone all the Read More!
Black-eyed Peas + Fresh Mango Salsa Clean Eating Weekend Party Food the whole crowd will LOVE!!Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 15oz. of black eyed peas/beans, drained and rinsed well 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 small mango, diced 2 cups chopped cucumber 1 fresh lemon, squeezed 1.5 Tbsps extra virgin olive or avocado oil 2 Read More!
Thai Cucumber + Mango Salad A FRESH, crisp salad or side idea that is PACKED with unique flavors and fresh veggies! Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 1 large ripe mango 1 large, red sweet bell pepper, cut in thin strips a handful of baby Boston lettuce leaves, sliced 2 green onions, sliced finely 1 large cucumber, skin Read More!
Dark Chocolate Watermelon Summertime • BBQ’S • Parties. Creative and Clean Eating Approved! These are FUN to make and easy for the Kiddos to help with! Ingredients: 1 small watermelon 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted 2-3 Tbsp sliced almonds 2 Tbsp unsweetened dried coconut flakes 2 Tbsp chopped raw pistachios Instructions: Cut watermelon into wedges Read More!
Fresh Summertime Italian Chopped Salad Just. Can’t. Get. Enough. Could eat THIS everyday – all Summer long! Talk about YUM!! Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 medium avocados, diced 2 English cucumbers, sliced evenly 6 tomatoes on vine, sliced 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 cup mozzarella pearls 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or Read More!
At first you might write inflammation off as the possible culprit of your weight struggles or other health issues if you’re not in physical pain. But did you know that chronic inflammation may be silently wreaking havoc in your body without showing you obvious signs? Weight gain, acne, eczema and fatigue are all associated to Read More!
3 Luscious Summer Smoothies for Weight Loss When the kids are out of school and the sun is shining, eating healthy on the go can get tough. I have quick solutions for you! Create a smoothie from this list and store it in a thermos for while you’re out. Next, prepare one of my Clean Read More!
Did you know that where your body stores fat is indicative of what’s going on internally for you on a hormonal level? Hormones are often related to how much body fat we have and where the fat sits on our body. Therefore, understanding what your hormones are trying to tell you can be helpful in Read More!
Honey-Lime Shrimp + Grilled Corn Salad The flavors in this salad are AMAZING! Perfect Summertime meal! Enjoy the summertime with your new Clean Eating Lifestyle! Makes about 6 servings Ingredients: 2 cups fresh, organic corn kernels, cut from the cob 1.5 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Tbsps avocado oil, or olive oil 1 Read More!
Inflammation can force your body to hold on to excess weight longer than it should. Weight loss often happens more effortlessly when the foods you eat are “inflammation friendly”, meaning they support healing rather than causing your body to go into defense mode. Clean Eating is a whole-foods approach to living without dieting. You’re crowding Read More!