One of the hardest things about changing your eating habits to release the weight is family gatherings and holiday meals. This time of year, there are tons of temptations we have to face at office parties, grandma’s house and social events. It can all just make you want to yell, “Not today, Satan.” There are […]
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Nikkiey lost 101 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Nikkiey lost 101 pounds. At 319 pounds, she experienced negative comments from a family member and the embarrassment of not being able to ride the rides at a Fair with her daughter. By doing her research, cooking healthier meals and doing lots of exercise, she has transformed her body and her […]
Clean Eating on the Go: 40 Snack Ideas
Eating right on the go is one of the difficult parts about eating clean. Almost all of the most common, most convenient foods are not going to fit in with the protocol, especially your new focus on simple, whole ingredients and food combinations. Fast food and junk food won’t cut it. For this reason, advance planning is a […]
Quick Clean Eating: 10 Delicious Sheet Pan Recipes
All you need is a sheet pan and great ingredients to make a delicious, quick, clean meal. Think of some of your favorite roasted veggies. Now, combine them with your favorite proteins. Bam!! You’re on to something. Cooking this way saves time, especially when it comes to meal prepping. Check out the recipes below for some […]
15 Delicious Veggie Noodle Recipes
Making veggie spiral noodles is all the rage. What was once just a favorite in vegan, gluten-free and paleo circles, is now going mainstream. You’ll find lots of recipes online featuring noodles made from beets, sweet potato, butternut squash, carrots, zucchini, etc. You can get a handheld spiralizer for less than $10 and some supermarkets, like Wegmans, offer […]
8 Black Foodies You Should Follow on Instagram for Healthy Meal Ideas
Meal planning, meal prep, counting calories, counting carbs watching portion sizes… It can all get a bit boring or seem like just another task on your list, but we do it because it works. Giving time and attention to what you are putting in your mouth is key to transforming your body and your healthy. Sometimes […]
10 Healthy and Delicious Waffle Ideas
I love waffles. Over the years, they were definitely my breakfast of choice. I could pair them with a fruit, honey, chicken… and of course syrup. The problem: All waffles are not created equal when it comes to eating clean or eating healthy. So, on my journey I’ve found some great recipes that give me options […]
8 Great Green Smoothie Bowl Recipes
Smoothie’s have evolved. There are so many flavor combinations, textures and consistencies that you can find among the thousands of recipes available online and in print. One recent trend is Making Smoothie Bowls. These delicious meals are basically a smoothie in a bowl (duh!) topped with things like; cut up fruit almonds walnuts dried coconut flakes […]
15 Delicious Low Carb Dessert Recipes
When you are cutting out refined, processed carbs and trying to eat a lower carb lifestyle, one of the toughest things to kick are desserts. If you have a serious sweet tooth, like I do, you have to find alternatives that taste great but don’t throw off your balanced eating goals. Here are 15 recipes […]
12 Clean Eating, Low Carb Dinner Recipes
Eating a healthy dinner can be a challenge. After a long day at work, it’s so easy to reach for comfort foods or our favorite savory meal, but it may not be the most healthy option. Planning ahead and researching recipes can help you to have a variety of options that fit into the plan you’ve created to […]
