What is Clean Eating?

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The concept of clean eating goes way back, at least 30 years, and began with bodybuilders, weight trainers and fitness enthusiasts, but there really was no “name” ascribed to this style of eating other than “fueling the body with the right foods.”  Over the past couple of years, however, this way of eating has not…[Continue Reading...]

Clean Eating Meals: Thursday, August 13th

When I woke up yesterday morning, I had a craving for banana and peanut butter, so I had one of my favorite foods – a banana and peanut butter sandwich for breakfast…yum!  Of course that filled me up for quite a while and so I skipped meal #2 because I just wasn’t hungry at all. …[Continue Reading...]

Clean Eating Magazine Review

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I just realized last night that I have not written a review of my favorite magazine on earth and part of the inspiration for this site…duh! I think most of our readers have already guessed that I think Clean Eating Magazine is the best magazine on the market (I am somewhat of a health magazine…[Continue Reading...]

Daily Clean Eating Menu – Wednesday, April 29

Wednesday wasn’t too bad of a day as far as my eating clean goes.  I ate clean foods, but probably not enough calories.  That’s not anything out of the ordinary.  When I am sick, I eat less because I have no appetite, and really, I don’t think I eat “a lot” to begin with.  I…[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...]

Eat Clean Diet Book Giveaway

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So the spirit of the Christmas season has hit me earlier this year than normal. I usually don’t feel this way until further along in December, typically just a couple days before Christmas Day. Seriously, I started playing Christmas music the week before Thanksgiving! Even my children were like, “Mama, turn it off. WHY are…[Continue Reading...]

Mini Pita Pizzas

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Sometimes you really want pizza, but not the guilt that comes with it. These little guys solve that problem and are a huge hit in my house. They make great after school snacks, too! You can also use regular size pitas and add sliced chicken or ground turkey for a more complete clean meal. It…[Continue Reading...]

Your Why Will Pull You Through

We each have moments in our clean eating journey where we may feel discouraged, tempted or frustrated. We’re human and to not expect some bumps along the path is unrealistic. They are going to come. The key is being able to face them and bounce back quickly. During these times we may need to dig…[Continue Reading...]

Transitioning to the Clean Eating Lifestyle

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Switching from a diet filled with Big Macs, french fries, chips, soda, candy and super-sized portions to a diet made up of fruits and vegetables, lean cuts of meat, and sensible portions can sometimes be difficult. The benefits of eating clean are definitely worth making the switch, but where should you start? Here are a…[Continue Reading...]