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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eat Clean Bean Burgers {recipe}
I’m a huge fan of beef and enjoy my eat clean hamburgers, but sometimes it’s good to switch things up. I recently came across a recipe for black bean burgers and thought I’d give it a try! Since I didn’t have black beans in my pantry, I used red kidney beans. Other beans may also […]
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas {recipe}
I love chips!! I’m more of a salty snacker than a sweet snacker (although I really love my sugar-free chocolate dip!) However, chips really pack a lot of calories and it’s so hard to eat just a few. I recently discovered a healthy snack alternative — garlic parmesan roasted chickpeas! (It’s even gluten-free). I made […]
How to Find Motivation to Exercise and Eat Healthy
Do you struggle with finding motivation to exercise or eat healthy food? You’re not alone!! Many people have trouble finding motivation and use it as one of the reasons (aka excuses) for not hitting the gym or working out at home. As in “but I’m just not motivated”. Want in on the secret? It’s pretty […]
What is Eating Clean?
You may have heard of clean eating and wondered “what the heck is it?” I was first introduced to clean eating last November when I joined my friend back stage during her first figure competition. Since we had a lot of time to kill we got to chatting about all sorts of stuff, including the […]
