The heart beats around 2.5 million times in an average lifetime. With each beat, it is pushing blood throughout our body and carrying with it oxygen, hormones, and other essential cells. It’s quite an amazing organ when you stop and think about it! It does quite a phenomenal job at keeping us going despite its Read More!
On-the-go Smoked Salmon Protein-Packed Bento Boxes I feel like we’re craving lighter meals when it’s hot outside…plus, we’re usually on-the-go so much more! Quick, balanced meals are important to have on hand, or else we end up “starving” and grabbing something we wish we didn’t eat later on! Make these your own, using YOUR favorite Read More!
Lemony Avocado + Tomato Tuna Salad A kiss of Summertime! Perfect for a quick lunch, or pre/post workout meal. High in protein + nutrients = super simple & inexpensive to make! Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 20 ounces tuna in water, drained 2.5 cups plum, or cherry tomatoes, sliced as shown 3 large avocados, diced 1 Read More!
Crockpot Orange Sesame Shredded Chicken Happy New Week! Here is a super tasty recipe to make your week easier, and brighter! I LOVE the citrus flavors, and the simplicity of the crock pot for busy work days. This will be in our weekly rotation all Summer long! Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1.5 lbs. raw boneless Read More!
Did you know that there is a correlation between chronic inflammation and weight gain!? When inflammation switches from acute to chronic, it goes from protective to harmful and is accompanied by a whole host of health issues. Weight gain, or the inability to lose weight are major issues that can accompany chronic inflammation. Weight is Read More!
Chia Seed Strawberry Jam This is such an incredibly SIMPLE recipe to make a beautiful, nutrient packed Strawberry jam. Just 3 ingredients, and you get to KNOW what is in your jam. Make this fresh jam all Summer long, and don’t forget to let the kids help out! Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh organic strawberries, rinsed, Read More!
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Shrimp + Zucchini Skillet A fresh one-pan meal idea that combines all that fresh crisp Summer zucchini, with a tangy garlic tomato & basil pesto. Basically Summer in a pan! Ingredients: 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 Tbsp olive oil, or avocado oil 1 fresh garlic clove, minced 2 large Read More!
Broccoli Spirals Salad I looovvveee a good broccoli salad! This one combines the fun of broccoli spirals + our favorite creamy garlic dressing. Perfect for BBQ’s all Summer! Ingredients: 2 broccoli stems – cleaned, trimmed, and spiralized with a spiralizer tool ( cleanfoodcrush.com/spiralizer) 4 cups, organic broccoli florets – about 4 cups, slightly steamed 1/3 cup Read More!
The concept of “eating seasonally” has long been utilized by many cultures and communities, and for good reason! Eating fruits and vegetables in season was commonplace before the rise of global commerce that made strawberries, tomatoes, and asparagus available in our supermarkets year round. And, while we totally agree that it is great to have Read More!
Asparagus & Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Skillet Asparagus is in season right now! Not only is this vegetable a TOTAL POWERHOUSE for nutrition, it’s very versatile and beautiful to add to all of your Spring & Summer meals! This skillet is one of my all time favorites in the Springtime. I hope you LOVE it! Read More!
