Natural Homemade Mouthwash {recipe}

homemade mouthwash

As part of my quest towards a healthy lifestyle, I’ve been exploring do-it-yourself (aka homemade) products. I bought some tea tree oil and peppermint essential oil and looked around online for what I could make. I found a recipe for a homemade air freshener (post to come) and one for homemade mouthwash. It really couldn’t […]

Eat Clean Chicken Nuggets {recipe}

clean chicken nuggets

Everyone loves chicken nuggets!! Kids and adults alike!! However, not all chicken nuggets are made equal. A quick search on MyFitnessPal’s database of recipes (homemade or frozen nuggets) shows a huge difference in the nutritional information. Some nuggets were around 40 calories each whereas others (including some homemade) were almost 100 calories for 1 nugget. […]

Eat Clean Hamburgers {recipe}

eat clean hamburgers

mmm Hamburgers! They can be healthy and clean! They are easy to make at home and great for a summer bbq or cook on the stove top during the winter. I usually eat mine without a bun and with a drizzle of my homemade bbq sauce or homemade ketchup on top. Pair with some veggies, […]

How to Make Homemade Ketchup in Under 5 Minutes {video}

eat clean barbeque sauce

Ketchup. A favorite on burgers, fries, and eggs, it’s probably the most popular condiment on the market. But did you know, it’s also extremely easier to make?! Yup, you can make your own clean, healthy version at home with simple ingredients you likely have around the house. All you need is about 5 minutes, a […]

Sugar-Free Chocolate Dip {recipe}

sugar-free chocolate dip

Here’s a little secret (not so secret) about me: I’m not much of a baker. How I came to create this sugar-free chocolate dip is a case in point! I was attempting to make these truffles but had made a few modifications and it didn’t turn out. However, what I did make was this delicious […]

Homemade Hummus {Recipe}

Hummus is one of my go-to snacks. It’s healthy, quick, and easy to make if you don’t have any around. Hummus is high in iron and vitamin C and has significant amounts of folate and vitamin B6.  The chick peas are a good source of protein and dietary fiber. I made a plain version, but […]

Chicken Fajitas {Recipe}

eat clean chicken fajitas

The other night my husband and I were stuck on what to eat. I’m sure you know the feeling! You’ve got some food in the fridge, but nothing really prepared… and no leftovers (I LOVE leftovers!) I knew I had some chicken breast in the freezer and some peppers and onions, so I decided to […]

Homemade Protein Bars {Recipe}

eat clean protein bars

I’m totally one of those people who always has food on them. I generally eat every two hours (small meals), so if I know I’m going to be away from home/food for a while I bring a snack with me. I don’t want to be caught hungry and tempted to buy junk food. Protein bars […]

Eat Clean Barbeque Sauce {recipe}

clean barbeque sauce

Have you ever thought to check the ingredients list of your bbq sauce? Before I started eating clean, the thought never crossed my mind. Then, I looked. Guess what the first ingredient was? SUGAR! Chances are, that’s the first ingredient in your barbeque sauce too. Let’s look at the ingredients for Diana Sauce Original: INGREDIENTS […]

Eat Clean Chicken Muffins {recipe}

A while ago I discovered my go-to meal item – Eat Clean Chicken Muffins. I make two batches of these every week. They are excellent for lunch, dinner, or even as a quick snack. There are so many things to love about these chicken muffins: – They are easy to make (takes maybe 15 min […]

Eat Clean Nuts and Seeds Granola

eat clean granola

I was never really that fond of granola…not that I didn’t like it, I just never ate it. Until I started making my own eat clean version! Now I make a batch about once every two weeks. I’ve discovered the most amazing ways to eat it! Option 1: Make a protein shake (I use unsweetened […]

10 Ideas for Natural Ways to Flavor Water

how much water to drink

Today is the 9th day of the Aquatober Challenge — where a bunch of us have decided to only drink water for the month of October. (by the way, it’s not too late to join in!) Some people following me on Facebook have asked about ideas for making water more “exciting”. Personally, I like water […]

5-Minute Homemade Spicy Salsa {recipe}

how to make homemade Spicy Salsa steps

Ever since I started eating clean I’ve been making my own condiments (ketchup, bbq sauce, and salsa). They are quick to make and much healthier than the sugary store-bought versions. For my salsa I’d been using a spice/herb mixture that was given to me, but recently ran out of it. So, I decided to whip […]

Broccoli Egg Muffins {recipe}

healthy breakfast egg muffins

I don’t know about you, but I have really gotten into preparing food in advance. Like most people, I lead a very busy life and love being able to just reheat something (or eat it cold) rather than having to spend time cooking it. Although breakfast food is generally easy to make, having these broccoli […]

Protein Mini Muffins

Protein mini muffins

Protein Mini Muffins are super easy to make (5 min prep, 15 min bake) and are a healthy alternative to a treat like a two-bite brownie. If you use a flavored protein powder (I love BioX Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl) it’s super yummy and low-calorie! Just compare nutritional info for 2 servings (2 pieces): Two-bite […]