10 Sneaky, Simple Ways to Eat More Veggies
We all know we should eat more vegetables, but it’s often tough to eat enough of them. Here are 10 ways to eat more vegetables:1. Smoothie – eat a smoothie for breakfast or snack. Add a cup of spinach and some berries. You won’t taste the spinach, I promise.2. Chop in advance – spend 30-45 minutes […]
Quick Breakfast Idea – Mayo-Free Egg Salad {recipe}
Do you love egg salad but aren’t keen on mayonnaise? Ya, me too! Egg salad is a great breakfast alternative to eggs and toast, especially in the summer months when it’s hot out and you want to eat something cold. Using just 3-4 ingredients you can quickly make a cold, power-packed breakfast that’s tasty and […]
Healthy Low Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies {recipe}
Peanut butter! YUM!! I don’t know why but it’s so tasty! Most people I know can’t get enough of the stuff! It’s definitely hard to limit how much you eat. I have to force myself to stop putting the spoon in for more. Turn peanut butter into a cookie and wham!! even more potent! However, […]
How to Make Homemade Almond Milk {recipe}
Do you drink almond milk? Have you ever thought about making your own? I didn’t even consider making my own until I saw a few posts on Facebook. And for a while I put it off because I thought it was too complicated. Good news: it’s SO EASY! And with just 1 cup almonds I […]
7 Ways to Combat Cravings
Cravings…we all get them, but you don’t need to always give in to them. Here are 7 ways to combat cravings so you can keep eating healthy. 1. Know your goal and be determined to reach it. Or, if you haven’t made a goal yet, set one. Keep it top of mind. 2. Find replacements […]
No-Bake Cocoa Macaroons {recipe}
I’m not one to love sweets… I’m more of a chip gal, but when my Mom sent me this recipe for No-Bake Cocoa Macaroons (thanks Mom!) I thought I’d try it out. Can I just say, YUM! And only 5 ingredients! And no bake!! It’s a perfect snack for busy parents to make for the kids […]
Amazing Homemade Low-Carb Red Pepper Wraps {recipe}
Oh. My. Goodness. Thanks to my friend Maria I am now aware of an amazing website called Protein Pow(d)er!! The site owner Anna Sward makes the most creative and delicious recipes using various types of protein powder. For example, a recent creation are these Cinnamon Sugar Protein Donuts. Can I just say WOW! I haven’t tried […]
I Love Lists…aka Getting to Know Me
I love lists. I find I get more stuff done when I write it down. I also love crossing things off when I’ve completed them. Are you the same? Do you write something down you’ve already done just so that you can cross it off? I may or may not be guilty of this ;) […]
Homemade Greek Salad Dressing {recipe}
I don’t know about you, but salad is a staple in my household. We have it more than a few times a week. Almost with every meal. Soon after I started eating clean I noticed just how much sugar was in store bought salad dressings. Gross! I discovered that it’s really easy to make my […]
“Use What You Have” Quinoa Bean Salad {recipe}
If you’re looking for a quick, 20 minute eat clean lunch or dinner idea, you’ve found it! The great thing about this dish is that it’s never the same thing twice. The idea is to use items you currently have, which might not always be the same. The basics of the salad are quinoa, beans, […]
Homemade Almond Balsamic Vinaigrette {recipe}
I love salads! There are so many options of what to put on them, from veggies to nuts/seeds to cheese, even beans, like chick peas! My go-to salad is simple. Just lettuce and tomatoes, with goat cheese (if I have it around). I’ve been fond of a basic balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing, but […]
10 Grocery Shopping Tips for Clean Eating
Perhaps you’ve decided to eat clean recently or you’ve been following the eat clean principles for a while and now you’re wondering the best way to grocery shop for clean eating. Here are 10 tips for making the most of your trip to the grocery store. 1. Shop with a grocery list and stick to it. […]
Easy Homemade Apple Sauce {recipe}
Making apple sauce from scratch is much easier than you may think! And by using the right apples, it will be naturally sweet so you won’t need to add any sugar. I was making my homemade protein bars recipe which calls for 1/4 cup apple sauce but when I opened up the bottle I had […]
Top 10 Ultimate SuperFoods
“Super food” is a name given to a food that is highly nutritional and contains many health benefits for your body. Part of the eat clean way of eating is to eat whole, natural foods instead of processed food. Superfoods are like the cream of the crop of these healthy foods. If optimal health is […]
Eat Clean Berry Pancakes {recipe}
There’s something about homemade pancakes on a Saturday mornings. Lazing about in pjs and eating comfort food. My husband requested pancakes this morning, so of course I looked for an eat clean pancake recipe. (Yes, that’s right, I had to look up a pancake recipe…I’ve never claimed to be a chef, lol). I slightly altered […]
