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!
Tangy Pulled Chicken THIS chicken is so flavorful & perfect for tacos, soups, & salads all week long! Throw some in the oven! ? (double the recipe..trust me!) Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts Sauce Ingredients: 2 Tbsps lower sugar ketchup 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup Read More!
Peach Avocado Salsa Diced avocado fell into my Peach salsa! Chop some up & serve on fish tacos this weekend! Peaches are in season…and these flavors are amazing together! Makes 4 servings – double it! Ingredients: 3 fresh peaches, peeled + diced 1 jalapeno, seeded + minced 1/2 small red onion, minced 1/2 red bed Read More!
One of the most common concerns about Clean Eating is that it is an ‘expensive lifestyle.’ Truth is, Eating Clean is not just for those who can ‘afford’ it. Clean eating is one of the most versatile, budget-flexible, healthy lifestyles you can adopt. How? First, it starts with the good stuff you probably have in your Read More!
One-Pan Cilantro-Lime Shrimp This preparation for Shrimp is one our family favorites both in taste, and simplicity. Tonight, I served these over large taco-type salads with lots of fresh tomato, and avocado. Serves about 8 Ingredients: 2 pounds large raw shrimp, deveined, shells removed 4 Tbsps high quality olive oil, melted unrefined coconut oil (melt 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!
Grilled Zucchini Mexican Pizzas Mexican Pizzas made on top of Zucchini slices are sizzling away on my grill this afternoon! Weekend Party Food! Ingredients: Slice 4-6 medium zucchini, and/or yellow squash into nice long, thin strips. Tomatoes Green Peppers Red Onion Fresh Corn Green Onions Cilantro Black Beans Olives Avocado All-natural cheese (optional) Instructions: Read More!
“Studies tend to show that in terms of weight loss, diet plays a much bigger role than exercise,” Philip Stanforth, professor of exercise science at the University of Texas. Here’s a very common scenario: Someone (let’s call her Judy) sets a goal to reach a certain weight within a particular time frame. Judy gets ready with Read More!
