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!
A bit of mid-week #FoodPrep happened this afternoon. I swear #FoodPrepping makes everything in life run better. Who’s with me on this!?! I was traveling the past few weeks, and got off schedule. But the important thing is that it happened today All recipes can be found on the CFC website! Homemade energy bars: CleanFoodCrush.com/no-bake-energy-bars Read More!
“If hunger is not the problem, food is not the answer.” Stress makes you feel sad, angry, uninspired, tired, on edge, and hungry. It can eat you up, and make you want to eat needlessly too. What’s scary is you won’t even realize how it sneakily changes your otherwise healthy relationship with food. Did you Read More!
Fresh Homemade Pico For Cinco De Mayo! Enjoy with Coconut oil baked tortilla chips (my favorite brand is Jackson Honest) OR large cucumber slices. Adjust the recipe to your families taste! Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped hothouse cucumber 3 cups chopped tomatoes Read More!
Simple Shredded Chicken Ingredients: 2-4 lbs.chicken breasts (or whatever quantity you’ll use within 4 days…can freeze once cooked) 1 diced yellow onion sea salt if desired Instructions: Cook in your crock-pot on low for 6-7 hours No other liquid is required because the chicken & onion produce their own cooking liquid.. Rather than shredding with Read More!
Bacteria in your food? At first, it sounds like an odd idea. But, with more research taking place each year about natural probiotics, bacteria in your food can be the next best thing to have with your morning lemon water. What kind of bacteria are we actually talking about here? You may have heard or read about Read More!
Health food enthusiasts rave about its amazing properties. It has carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Honey offers such a wide variety of benefits that it’s been dubbed as ‘liquid gold’ – a salute to its color and the many treasures it holds as a health food. Here’s a quick list of why honey should Read More!
Spring Spinach Salad with Lemony Poppyseed Dressing I have a MAJOR case of Spring Fever! We’re sooo close here in Utah…until then, let’s make our own Springtime. Perfect for all of your favorite spinach salads! Makes about 3/4 cup or 6-8 servings Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsps unsweetened almond milk 2 Read More!
California Cobb Strawberry Salad with Lemon Pepper Chicken and Homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing There is literally a foot of snow on the ground here in Salt Lake City, all fresh within the past 36 hours…it’s beautiful. A Bright Salad is just as welcome at my house in December as it is in the Summer (especially Read More!
Autumn Salad with Raspberry Walnut Dressing Ready for Autumn Salad inspo? Fresh salads are the perfect companion to our roasted meats in the Fall…endless variety to keep the season bright & healthy! This particular salad goes very well with a roasted Turkey, right out of the oven. Ingredients: Autumn Salad Options: chopped roasted walnuts roasted Read More!
