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Using the common sense approach to clean eating is empowering and freeing.
Most nutritionists recommend counting and tracking calories, carbs, protein, fats, activity, you name it.
Many also believe that it doesn’t matter what you eat as much as how much you eat.
The principles of how the body stores and burns calories certainly do fall true to this belief but our body is dependant upon and performs better when provided with needed nutrients.
These nutrients can have a profound effect on metabolism, DNA synthesis, immunity, energy, and weight management.
When following the clean eating principles the right way there is no need to count anything in most cases.
Clean eating is a lifestyle and has been around longer than any “diet”.
The clean eating methodology is a common-sense approach to eating.
Choosing vibrant whole foods that have been minimally processed without added sugars, salt, and additives.
It is not about restricting food but opting for food that is enjoyable and nourishes and heals our bodies.
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Easy Basil Pesto Recipe
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How to Make Your Own Italian Seasoning
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Spinach Salad with Apples, Walnuts, Cranberries, and Feta Cheese
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The Health Benefits of Walnuts
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew
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High Protein Pancakes with Almond Caramel and Blueberry Sauce
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Kale and Green Apple Salad with Carrots and Cheddar Cheese
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Grilled Shrimp Salad
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Avocado, Lime, and Cilantro Salad Dressing
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Green Beans with Tofu & Roasted Peanuts
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Chicken and Zucchini Green Curry
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Tuna & Immune Boosting Broccoli Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
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What is Matcha and What are the Health Benefits?
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Matcha Overnight Oats
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Caprese Salad
Simple, yet elegant. This would impress your family or friends and get you out of the kitchen so you can spend more time with them. Serve as a side or an appetizer. Caprese Salad 1 tbsp. parsley (finely chopped) ¼ tsp. oregano (dried) 1 tbsp. capers (drained) 1 clove...
Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
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Egg and Avocado Breakfast Salad
Salad for breakfast? Why not? I mean, who made the rules anyway? Who says you have to have pancakes or cereal? Do you think the breakfast food police are going to get you? One of my favorite breakfast foods is soup and I am also known for eating leftover dinner foods...
Sheet Pan Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus
This sheet pan meal is super simple. Everything cooks at exactly the same time. Fresh, vibrant, crisp, and exploding with flavor. Want to create your own sheet pan meals? Click here to download my Sheet Pan Roasting Guide or check out some other sheet pan meals. Who...
Diet vs Disease
Diet Vs. Disease Have you heard of "the frog in the frying pan" syndrome? If you put a frog in a hot frying pan it will immediately jump out but put a frog in a cold frying pan and slowly increase the temperature, eventually, you will have a cooked and very...
Foundational Principles of Meal Planning
Meal planning is the key to ensuring you and your family can eat clean and healthy while saving time, stress, and money. I understand though how overwhelming it can feel. I have worked on this most of my adult life. It takes too long. It is complicated. It is...
Sheet Pan Boneless Pork Chops with Peaches
Juicy summer peaches with savory pork highlighted with Rosemary and Thyme and drizzled with a balsamic reduction glaze. The Best part? All on one pan. Oh yeah!! Sheet Pan Boneless Pork Chops with Peaches Two boneless pork chops (about 3/4 - 1 inch thick) 1 large or 2...
How to Organize a Deep Pantry
The Deep Pantry Having a deep pantry is one of the ways that will save you time, money, and stress. There is nothing worse than finding out you are missing a key ingredient just as you start to prepare a meal. A deep pantry will also provide comfort knowing you have...
Top Ten Tips to Eating Clean and Healthy in Less Time
Having a successful career does not mean you have to sacrifice your health or the health of your family. Using time-saving strategies like these can help. Top 10 Tips #1. Pre-planning. I plan all my meals for the week Saturday morning. I list out all the...
The Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15
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The Scoop on Clean Sweeteners
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Clean Fats and Oils
Clean Fats and Oils Fat is an important element to include in our diets. Not so very long ago doctors and nutritionists demonized all fat as bad. Now the tables have turned and they are recognizing that some fats are very beneficial to our bodies. Our body needs fat....
Clean Dairy
Dairy or Non - Dairy. That is the question. There are a lot of differing views regarding dairy. Some believe dairy is necessary to deliver calcium to our bones. Some believe that if it isn’t our mothers’ milk it isn’t our milk. There are many other sources of calcium...
Oven Roasted Mustard Turmeric Veggies
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Cucumber Riata
Creamy, cool, fresh. A wonderful addition to roasted veggies. Goes especially nice with Indian food or drizzled on roasted veggies and grilled meats. Try with my Mustard Turmeric Oven Roasted Veggies. Cucumber Raita Think of an Indian version of Tzatziki sauce. A cool...
10 Amazing Health Benefits of Carrots
5 Minute Pumpkin Soup
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Honey Glazed Carrots with Sunflower Seeds
Honey Glazed Carrots with Sunflower Seeds These Carrots are simmered in broth so they have even more depth of flavor along with the sweetness from glazing and a little crunch and added nutrition from the sunflower seeds. 2 lbs carrots Peeled1 cup chicken broth (low...
Carrot Apricot Ginger Juice
If you love juicing you are going to want to try this amazing recipe for carrot, apricot, and ginger juice. The health benefits from the carrots, apricots, and ginger are numerous. You will forget it is healthy though when you try it. Read more about the amazing...
Garlic Butter Herb Cod
Garlic Herb Butter Cod Adding some olive oil to the butter cuts back on saturated fat but still provides a buttery rich flavor along with the fresh herbs.. 3 tbsp unsalted butter2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)2 tsp garlic (finely mined)1 tbsp fresh parsley...
10 Amazing Health Benefits of Eating Beets You Never Knew
I love beets. They are sweet, beautiful, and sexy. What??? Yes, I am sorry but that amazing bright red color just ignites my passion for eating, creating, and for my health. Let me explain why. There are not a lot of veggies in this part of the food rainbow. Red...
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Smoky Flavorful Tex-Mex Chicken
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Marinated Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
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One-Skillet Mozzarella Chicken Thighs
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Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup
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Arugula, Portobello, & Feta Frittata
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Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges with Herbed Coconut Yogurt Dip
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Pickle Braised Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice
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Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
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Refreshing Mixed Berry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
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Lemon and Dill Salmon with Herb Salad
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Cauliflower & Goat Cheese Soup
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Apple and Rosemary Pork Chops
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Mayo-Free Broccoli Bacon Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
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This is why you should be shrubbing!! Aka Drinking Vinegars..
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The Mediterranean Diet Revisited
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Egg Shell Bone Broth
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Gluten Free Zucchini Brownies That Taste Great!
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10 Amazing Health Benefits of Eating Green Apples You Never Knew
I love Granny Smith Apples! They are crisp, tart, and juicy. If you think they are just for apple pies you might want to reconsider. I also love that something that tastes great is super good for you as well. Added bonus, yippee!! Reasons to...
Fluoride. Friend or Foe?
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7 Essential Steps to Improving Gut Health and Why its Important
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