What if I told you you can eat to lose weight!? Clean eating has the power to increase energy, curb appetite, improve satiety, promote weight loss, and actually keep the weight off once itās lost! Thereās no secret to weight loss, but there is a strategy. Weight loss isnāt just about dieting, itās about enjoying 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!
1. Set a realistic goal When youāre setting a goal to lose weight for summertime with Clean Eating, be realistic about your goal! Anytime your goal means you’ll have to push your body too hard, be drastic with your diet like counting every calorie or juice fasting, you risk hitting a wall and gaining more Read More!
Whether through the air we breathe, cleaning products we use, food we eat, we come into both internal and external toxins and pollutants everyday. Fortunately, our body works daily to detoxify these toxins thanks to the work of the the liver, kidneys, intestines, blood, skin, lungs, and lymphatic system. But, these organs can become bogged Read More!
The concept of āeating seasonallyā 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!
Mason Jar Snacks 4 Ways Snacktime Meal Prep that satisfies those crunchy cravings while providing the nutrients our bodies need! A good reminder to fit more fruits & veggies into our days. Kids (and parents!) are more likely to snack on them if they are cut and ready to eat. Make a few in advance Read More!
Clean Eating is a guaranteed way to lose weight that works long-term. While massive calorie restriction may work for some, itās 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!
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!
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!
Meal Prep Bento Boxes 4 Different Ways Took a few minutes to assemble a few bento boxes today! Lunches-on-the-go! Essential to staying out of the drive-thru during this BUSY time of year! (Pack a bunch to stay healthy on-the-go all week long!) How handy will it be to pull one out of the fridge for Read More!