It’s that time again! My kids are all back-t0-school and things are busy around here! Grades 6, 9, 10 and 12 – where did my babies go!? We have a furry new baby at our house. She already went on her first BIG family excursion with us to the mountains yesterday…we love her so much, Read More!
Do you know what you’re making this Fathers Day weekend? With our BIG blended family, the festivities will be going strong around here. Food is a LOVE language! So I put together 8 recipes everyone (but especially Dad) is SURE to appreciate! Enjoy! Rachel P.S. Here are a few photos of our blended family. From Read More!
What is Clean Eating you may have wondered? Here is a complete guide for you to reference anytime you’re unsure! Print this out and put it on your fridge for motivation and review it whenever you need a refresher. What is Clean Eating Anyway? In a nutshell, Clean Eating is all about consuming foods in Read More!
We know that inflammation in our bodies not only causes us discomfort and pain, but it can also directly influence our ability to shed excess weight. Inflammation blocks important brain messages that tell the body to suppress our appetite and speed up our metabolism. But when we’re eating a healthy diet that reduces inflammation, we Read More!
With a Clean Eating lifestyle, cooking takes center stage. The daily spotlight will be on your kitchen – and how things play out depends on accessibility and being prepared. Start by doing a pantry/kitchen clear-out. Yes, this means removing as much processed food as you can – and that can sometimes include a lot of Read More!
Green and gorgeous avocado – such a lovely sight on your countertop. It holds a creamy promise, with potential of being either a savory salad, a tangy main course, or a delicious dessert. You reach to slice one up – but you stop yourself. Your brain goes “That’s pure cholesterol! THE Fat!” Before you resist; Read More!
I just love making One-Pan Skillet Meals! Perfect for BUSY weeknights, when you want something FAST! All you need is ONE oven-friendly skillet to make each of these meals. Which means…only one pan to clean 🙂 Simple, delicious, and easy clean-up. Try each one this week, and let me know how it goes for you. Read More!
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!
Veggie-Packed Stir Fry SIMPLE Recipe, & how to make ANY Stir-Fry Clean Eating friendly: *Use a high quality avocado oil or unrefined coconut oil…just a little goes a long way! *Use LOTS of your favorite vegetables, 4-6 of your favorites. Buy what is in sale, or in season. *Chop vegetables as uniformly as possible for Read More!
