Clean Foods That Boost Energy

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I don’t know if it’s all of the intensely cold, snowy days lately, but sometimes I struggle with keeping my energy levels up. Working out helps, but sometimes I find myself just wanting to take a nice, long nap (wrapped up in a big, warm comforter, of course!). I’ve been seeking out foods that boost…[Continue Reading...]

Bananas and Cream

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In the January/February 2009 issue of Clean Eating Magazine, there is this scrumptuous looking dessert on page 58 called Bananas & Mocha Cream, and it’s my ‘inspiration’ for this Bananas & Cream clean-eating dessert.  The recipe in the magazine calls for 2 tbsp. prepared strong coffee, which I nixed from this recipe.  Since having stopped…[Continue Reading...]

Crispy Garlic New Potatoes

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These potatoes are delicious and are now on my “favorites” list of clean eating side dishes!  I made them tonight for dinner and they are extremely simple and quick to make.  These Crispy Garlic New Potatoes make for a great side dish to any protein-packed main dish. Some of my potatoes came out only crispy…[Continue Reading...]

More Tips to Get Started Eating Clean

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It’s a new year and at the beginning of the year, people are looking to not only lose weight and/or gain better health, but to meet their resolutions or goals in a healthy way and want a long-term solution.  Sometimes, though, we are so overloaded with information that we don’t know where to start or…[Continue Reading...]