When we eat our body secretes insulin, a hormone created in the pancreas. Insulin is then used as glucose for fuel, or stored as fat for later. Insulin is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in the body and making sure they don’t go too high or low. However, if we’re stressed or our diets Read More!
Rachel’s Flavorful Homemade Tzatziki Sauce for Clean Eating! You should make this dip, and start calling it YOUR “secret sauce”. Tzatziki will add so much tangy FLAVOR to just about everything. You’re going to be hailed as a hero in your kitchen! Try this as a: Fresh veggie dip for cucumbers, bell pepper slices, broccoli Read More!
If you’re on a mission to lose weight, sleep better or have more energy; there’s one place to look first. Inflammation is at the root of many health issues including rheumatoid arthritis, Chron’s disease, asthma, IBS, mood disorders, colitis, psoriasis, migraine headaches and more. This is why we are so incredibly passionate about Clean Eating! Read More!
Crockpot Potato Leek Soup FLAVOR + VEGGIE PACKED! When the kids go back to school, I seem to rely on my slow-cooker a lot more often. Maybe it just makes my home feel like fall – maybe it’s that crock-pot cooking ensures that dinner will be ready…no matter what! Do you use a slow cooker? Read More!
Clean Eating Crockpot Mexican Chicken Bowls for Meal Prep! The weather has definitely shifted here in SLC. It’s windy, rainy, and pretty darn cold every day now. It’s even begun snowing overnight in the mountains! Time to get those Crockpots out! This Crockpot Mexican Chicken Bowl recipe couldn’t be simpler! On top of simplicity it’s Read More!
In menopause, female hormones begin to decline and the metabolism slows down. Many women find it more difficult to lose weight after menopause and also experience sporadic weight gain. There are several reasons weight loss can be more difficult during menopause: Hormone changes: when estrogen is too low or too high, weight gain occurs. Decrease Read More!
PB & J Overnight Oats So have you tried em’ yet?!! Not only do overnight oats save you time in the morning, but they’re also much easier to digest than unsoaked oats. As the oats soak overnight, their digestibility greatly improves. As overnight oats soak, the starches break down which improves digestibility and the natural Read More!
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing By popular demand, I’m sharing my homemade salad dressing recipes. This creamy cilantro is vibrant, tangy, garlicky, and just perfect for taco or tex/mex salads. Experiment a bit, because I think this one has the FLAVOR to brighten up any salad!Makes about 2 cups (1 serving is 2 Tablespoons) Ingredients: 3 Read More!
Fiesta Taco Salad-in-a-jar with Creamy Avocado + Cilantro Dressing The ULTIMATE in grab-n-go meals for your week ahead! These salad jars are stacked with flavors, textures, and energy boosting nutrients! This recipe requires a bit more prep and ingredients…but it’s SO worth it! Read recipe to the end before planning out your jars! The avocado Read More!
Kid Friendly Lunchbox Ideas – 4 Ways Wellllll, kiddos are ALL Back-to-School…and Moms & Dads everywhere are asking for more lunch ideas. These are GREAT for kids & their Parents! Ingredients: Turkey Club Roll-Up Lunch Box: 1 nitrate free turkey club roll-up, sliced into 1.5-inch pieces 1/4 cup black pitted olives 10 raw almonds 6-8 Read More!
