My friends 😉 over at MegaFood {the maker of my beloved pre-natal vitamin} are on a mission to make sure we all stay healthy this season. As a new mommy, I can’t argue that! I need more energy than ever before and I simply cannot afford to get sick! In addition to their 5 Tips … More HOPES & DREAMS | Wellness Giveaway with MegaFood
I get that Brussel sprouts have been having a moment for the past couple of years {I guess that should be momentS}, but let’s face it, who is really going through their day cravingggg these little green guys? They are still a vegetable, and they are inherently BITTER! I know there are a dozen … More COOK | Brussel Sprout Bowl
COOK: rosemary mushroom quinoa ‘risotto’ with kale, chicken meatballs, dried cranberries and golden raisins After over-using salmon as the main protein in our weeknight meals, I believe even my friends on Instagram were relieved when I found Aidells ready-to-go meatballs! Their chicken meatballs are all-natural and antibiotic-free, plus they come in many different flavors from Spicy … More COOK: rosemary mushroom quinoa ‘risotto’ with kale, chicken meatballs, dried cranberries and golden raisins
COOK: Creamy Cauliflower Pasta Sauce by Pinch of Yum It’s no secret that while Josh and I tend to eat clean, lean, whole foods the majority of the time, we can’t escape the need for a giant warm bowl of pasta {or organic ice cream cone, or a giant bowl of stove popped popcorn}. In … More COOK: Creamy Cauliflower Pasta Sauce by Pinch of Yum
Green breakfast smoothies {M1 if you follow a 5-6 meal nutrition plan} have been a part of my routine for over 3 years – they taste great, are easy to digest in the morning, simple to create and easy to drink in the car on my way to work. I’ve been through many different recipes {see … More COOK: amazing grass smoothie // my breakfast every single day
{ this coconut oil + this ashley brooke designs design mug } Last month I started an obsession with coconut oil. OBSESSION. I’m washing my face with it, cooking with it, slathering it on my skin, mixing it in my green smoothies, rubbing it on the dog, swishing it around in my mouth {read this} and … More CURRENTLY LOVING | coffee & coconut oil
Lately I have had my fill of failed healthy recipes found on Pinterest. Bland, mushy sweet potato fries followed by utterly disgusting buffalo cauliflower. Both promised to be life-changing and both proved to be just plain bad. Third time must be a charm because the popularly pinned ‘Mexican Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding‘ actually tastes quite … More guilt-free sweet treat | Mexican Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Clean Eating recipe from He and She Eat Clean {Full recipe from HSEC here} This recipe is intended to be made once a week and should make 5 lunches for 2 people. So far, so true. Ingredients:5-7 Chicken Breasts, Organic, Preservative Free, Perfect Chicks1 can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, with juice1.5 Cups … More slow cooker clean eating salsa chicken: review & recipe
Gelato for Breakfast! I wish… that Talenti stuff is the bomb {pistachio!!!}! Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal First you should know that I love oatmeal. Any kind really- Mom grew us up with Cream of Wheat or Quaker Oatmeal in the morning {and homemade egg mcmuffins, french toast, pancakes, fruit salad…I was spoiled, sooo good!}. … More Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal: review & recipe
Bangers & Mash. With a name like that, it has to taste good. But can it still taste good when given the “#EatClean” treatment? EAT CLEAN Bangers & Mash{a recipe that I made up and liked} starchy fatty white potatoes do not fit into this recipe- so its sweet potato mash time! Roast up 2-3 … More EAT CLEAN Bangers & Mash
Happy Friday! & Happy almost Cindo de Drinko Mayo! I hope everyone has a wonderful fiesta!!! We are off to the lake with some great friends to celebrate and soak up the sun {please don’t rain, please don’t rain} If you’re looking for some celebratory eats but don’t want to ruin your diet, check out the … More cinco de eat clean mayo
You don’t have to have pasta to enjoy meatballs. And you don’t have to host a party to enjoy meatballs. They make a great lunch or dinner on their own, and with this recipe they are packed with flavor but clean and lean. Eat Clean Meatballs To make your meatballs combine: 1 pound lean ground … More Eat Clean Meatballs
Protein PACKED Peppers We’ve all had stuffed peppers, but this “recipe that I made up and liked” is so much better {and#cleaner!}! Slice your peppers in half, clean them out and roast them in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. I used beautiful orange and yellow ones! While the peppers are roasting- you have … More #EatClean Protein PACKED Peppers
What is better than a homemade uber healthy green drink? homemade uber healthy power ball snacks! The goods: 1 cup whole wheat oats 2 T honey 2 Cups chopped dates 1 cup raisins 2 T coconut oil Using a food processor combine the raisins and dates. Then add in the remaining ingredients until you have … More Power Balls!
The green love is catching on. Turns out there are some tricks and tips that I have picked up along the way that I have not yet shared. I’m so rude. FAQ:1. “My drink tastes ‘too green/healthy’” Add fruit! The taste of half a banana {frozen or fresh} and/or 3 strawberries can trick your tongue like no … More the green 411
Sweet Attack I’ve never had a strong sweet tooth, but I can’t say that I don’t crave some sugar from time to time. When the late night sugar surge strikes…I combat with this #EatClean tasty treat: Fig & Almond Cottage Cheese 2 Scoops of cottage cheese 3 quartered dried figs Pinch of sliced almonds Shake of … More sweet attack
I’m turning into a hippie… an educated hippie though Click for a wonderful list of food books from NourishLife.org Currently reading: I know I already told you this… But it is really great! Josh is currently reading Michael Pollan’s latest title Food Rules. On our/my summer reading list: I am sure it is racy, I … More read up
Thanks to a wonderful friend, this afternoon I have been hooked on two websites: “Eve Was Partially Right” and “Food Matters.”I just came across a post on EWPR that reminds me so much of the daily conversations that the girls and I have throughout the day at work. Had to share:{but I changed the pics…the others … More 7 new thoughts
This morning I made a super yummy protein shake & I just have to share the recipeIt had a tropical taste to it and now I want it to be summer more than ever! wish i could wiggle my nose and be transported to this Tropical Protein Shake one scoop of protein powder {I can’t … More tropical transport
If you’re like me and the majority of Americans…you probably woke up this morning with a tiny headache and a bloated belly. Don’t let that ruin your day or week. Let’s get back on track! Rosemary Sweet Potato Fries would make a great afternoon snack {via Clean Eating Magazine} Tofu Pad Thai for a quick … More halfway there
I hear it is Superbowl time… I know this for one reason only: my inbox has been flooded with TV promotions and party recipes. Pre #EatClean this post would have been filled with pictures and recipes for tasty treats like these: drool. But now…not so much. It’s Market weekend and we haven’t gotten around to thinking … More superbowl sustenance
