A huge list of the best dairy-free substitutes for cooking and baking. These are affordable and easy to find in almost every grocery store.
Anti-inflammatory Pain Relief Smoothie: Put this on your list of anti-inflammatory recipes! All ingredients help to reduce inflammation in the body, and have a 'cooling effect' as well. Pineapple is well known for it's famous pain relieving enzyme 'Bromelain' which is concentrated in the core of the fruit and has been isolated into supplement form to treat inflammation and pain naturally. Strawberry Kale Green Smoothie: Load up on antioxidants, vitamins and minerals in this health protective and energy boosting smoothie recipe. Berries are a wonderful and low sugar option for those who are sugar sensitive and still desire the energy benefits
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Thinking About Trying Clean Eating? Have you been thinking about giving a clean eating lifestyle a try or curious about what all the hype is around this trend? I would like to take the time to educate you just a bit on what it is and why you may want to consider this for your own lifestyle. I have been on my “clean eating” journey now for seven months and I have no intention on ever going back to my old lifestyle. While I will be honest and say that I do occasionally get off track I am much more conscious about what I am feeding my family and myself. The information that I will share with you is simply information that I have picked up and learned along the way myself. There are certainly other perspectives and approaches but the information below is in alignment with my own personal practices. You will hear many people who practice this say that it is a lifestyle not a diet. I whole heartily agree. A diet has a date when you plan to stop doing it. Most who practice clean eating will plan to change their entire lifestyle for good. I can say though that if you want to lose any weight at all this is a great starting point. I tell my challengers it is 80% nutrition and 20% exercise. You can work out all you want but if you are eating like crap you are wasting your time. You need to fuel your body with whole foods not processed junk. That is a problem I see sometimes – I have people who are working out often and enjoy it but they can’t figure out why they are not losing weight. When I ask them about their habits I quickly learn most are still eating whatever they want whenever they want because they think they can since they exercise. Guess what… all that work in the gym is worthless if you do that and are hoping to slim down. You have to focus on both nutrition and a solid 30 + minutes of exercise per day. Here is how you can start practicing this by following these simple steps 1. Clean eating means that you are trying to eat foods in their most natural state. I try to avoid processed foods when possible. If I buy something that is processed I am very conscious about the label and strive to have 5 ingredients or less on the label. If I cannot pronounce it or know it is a chemical it does not make it into our home. I do a lot of cooking and prepping things from scratch but let me tell you what a difference it makes. Everything tastes so much more fresh and delicious. As you transition into a “clean eating lifestyle” you will notice your taste buds actually change. 2. I try to eat a protein with all of my meals to keep me feeling full longer. My “diet” consists of fruits, veggies, carbs, healthy fats, proteins and oils such as coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil. When you practice clean eating you tend to eat 5 – 6 small meals during the day every 2 – 3 hrs to keep your metabolism up and running all day long. 3. Cut out your consumption of processed sugar as well as salt. When I want to sweeten things I often use honey or pure maple syrup instead of actual sugar. When seasoning my foods I use sea salt when needed but mostly stick to fresh herbs and spices. Basil is one of my all time favorite dish enhancers. Love the flavor and freshness. What you will find is that the less you consume sugar or processed foods the less you will crave or even enjoy them. 4. I strive to drink half of my weight everyday in ounces of water. In addition I often have a nightly cup of hot green tea to detox my body from the day. 5. Plan ahead – Every single week I take time on Saturdays to meal plan, write my grocery list and get to the store to shop. I spend Sunday afternoon prepping the foods for the week. I portion them out grill or bake proteins, wash and cut fruits and veggies. Whatever I need to do because I know as well as you do. Fruits and veggies that are not prepped and ready to go are less likely to get eating because it’s a chore to do before you can have it. While the planning and prep are time consuming it does help you to be prepared and also save you money because you are only buying what you need as well as not spending money on take out foods. Which by the way, when did take out get so expensive??? Yikes!!! 6. While clean eating focuses on nutrition I will also mention that each day I make a point to get in at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise in addition to my eating habits. If you would like more support with your clean eating journey please message me and I will gladly introduce you to a clean eating education group. In this group I will further your understanding of clean eating and how to implement it. Please email me today for more information [email protected]
Like most plant-based bowl recipes there are a few different components that need to be prepped for this Buddha Bowl, but I'm happy to say they're all incredibly easy to whip up. I like to prepare the House Vinaigrette and quinoa in advance, maybe the day before or the morning of. This way, the bowls come together incredibly fast. While I created this bowl with summer in mind, rest assured that you can swap out the summer veggies for seasonal veggies all year long. You can also boost the protein by adding your favourite beans/legumes. This bowl is inspired by Kerr Street Cafe's Buddha Bowl.
Crescent Rolls and Oreos and Bacon-Bits, Oh My!
Just 12 days into this, I put on five pounds. But the real alarm sounded when I showed signs of fatty liver disease after just 18 days.
This No-Bake Energy Bites recipe is easy to make, full of feel-good ingredients, and irresistibly delicious!
You know that feeling the week after the holiday season, or a vacation, when you just want a bowl full of veggies, because you haven’t had enough recently? Because I do! And salads like this are the answer. A bowl full of greens, but also sustenance — sweet potatoes, walnuts and goat cheese! This s
I don’t know what I talk about more… clean eating or hair but I’m slightly addicted to both and I’m ok with that! Almost everyday I engage in a conversation about clean eating, an update from someone who is participating in
Looking for some lunch inspiration? Make a nourishment bowl to provide you with all the essential food groups to feel great, think clearer and nourish from the inside out.
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An anti inflammatory blender bomb may help naturally calm inflammation and pain, as well as provide essential nutrients, thanks to anti-inflammatory superstars turmeric, pineapple, flaxseed oil, lemon and ginger.
10 minutes of prep time is all you need to make this amazingly delicious, healthy, and easy Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Greek Chicken!
I just love today’s webcast featuring Clare Smith from Peak313.com. If you have not heard her speak before I think you will be REALLY encouraged by her Godly message about our health. Her keynote runs for the first 20 minutes. Then Karen Ehman from KarenEhman.com and Janelle from ComfyInTheKitchen.com join me on the couch for...
Last summer I was down to my lowest weight since having kids. I got down to single digits in the pants department. I got rid of all my double digit pants. And then over the winter, I put 18 pounds back on. I couldn’t even get the single digit pants over my thighs. I was […]
One of the biggest excuses I hear when it comes to clean eating is that it's impossible to eat clean when the rest of your household is sti...
No more sad desk lunches!
Thai-inspired red lentil soup cooked in the Instant Pot is the perfect vegetarian and gluten-free dinner for the whole family. This dish keeps and freezes well making it great for batch cooking.
Eating these foods every day can radically change your life. If that doesn’t convince you, these 7 reasons might.
