Late night snacking is a deeply ingrained pattern that almost all of us have been stuck in at one point or another. Even if your goal isn’t to lose weight, eating immediately before bed is not optimal for your health. Right before bed, it’s best to only drink water or tea and allow your organs Read More!
Creative Quinoa Salsa Lettuce Boats This is a SIMPLE, delicious option for a #MeatlessMonday or add a bit of cooked ground turkey, or black beans for a bit more protein. I LOVE creating food that looks just as beautiful as it tastes! Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup diced cucumber 1 Read More!
Apple Cider Vinegar is one of those affordable and unsuspecting health secrets that can become a household staple in your pantry and medicine cabinet! ACV contains more than 90 different substances that benefit your health, like loads of potassium, calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, copper and bioflavonoids. But do you realize all the many ways you Read More!
1. Quit Counting Calories What!? Yes, I said it! Stop counting calories and start enjoying what you eat. Sounds great doesn’t it? One of the questions I’m always being asked is the calorie count on my recipes on this website, and in our 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge. We don’t count calories because when you’re Read More!
Fresh BLT Skillet This makes a complete meal with protein + grains + veggies. It comes together QUICK, so add it to you meal plan for the #NewWeek!Makes 4-5 servings Ingredients: 6 slices nitrate-free bacon, cut into small pieces 4 (about 1.5 lbs.) boneless chicken breasts 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced 2.5 cups cooked quinoa, Read More!
Cravings are your body speaking to you and telling you what it needs, or what nutrients you’re lacking. But one of the challenges in this is the reality that our food processing has gotten to the point of destruction. Our brains are wired for excess fat, salt and sugar and we crave what we “think” will Read More!
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wraps So refreshing, light and protein rich = Clean Eating in style and great for everyone! These are also fun for outdoor patio/picnic parties!Makes about 8-10 wraps/4-5 servings Ingredients: 1 Head Romaine Lettuce 1.2 lbs. Chicken Tenders 1.5 cups Cherry Tomatoes, sliced 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese – grated 1 Tbs. Garlic 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!
Beautiful Tropical Smoothie Bowls with Spirulina These tropical smoothie bowls are SO fun to create and share on a day when the sun is shining bright! #PineappleLove! Have you ever tried Spirulina? Just one serving contains an excellent source of vitamins A, K1, K2, B12 and iron, manganese and chromium, a rich source of health-giving phytonutrients More Read More!
Famous All-Natural Banana Pancake Simplest pancake recipe! My kids love these, and that makes me so happy because they are an excellent combination of high quality protein + carbs/energy to fuel our day! ➡️ Rachel’s Tips: Cook on medium heat – these burn easily so keep an eye on them. Griddle needs to be hot Read More!