Have you ever had food poisoning? Or maybe a horrible hangover that left you feeling like death? I ate something yesterday that destroyed me, kept me up throwing up all night until there didn’t seem to be anything left in my stomach (so sorry to be graphic!). It can happen to anyone – and no [continue reading]
Do you ever overindulge in sugar, alcohol or junk? I know I do – Easter being a fine example – it happens, and I would argue those occasional indulgences are an important part of living a healthy, balanced life. If you are focusing primarily on clean eating, those occurrences won’t derail you from your goals. [continue reading]
This month, I’m participating in a great challenge on Instagram. For 30 days, my friends @fitmencook, @dieffs and other awesome instagrammers are posting weekly fitness and nutrition challengs. This week of detox may sound challenging, but it is actually very simple. Just make a green smoothie every day, and include some greens with each meal. [continue reading]
I always squeeze a little fresh lemon in a glass of water, especially since doing the research for this article! I’ve included some of my favorite ways to use lemons at the bottom…let me know how you like yours! Top 10 Reasons to include lemons in your day: 1. Boost your immune system: Their high [continue reading]
There’s no getting around it, greens are good for us. If you’ve ever studied the eating habits of herbivores, you’ll notice that they have quite a bit of lean muscle, despite eating a diet composed primarily of plant protein. Carnivores don’t eat just any meat, they primarily eat herbivores. All of the micronutrients in [continue reading]