Here we are, the start of a new year. All freshly minted. Smelling like blank pages, freshly sharpened pencils, ready to rock and roll. And you know what that means…time for a new word.The HistoryIf you’ve been following me for a while you know that each January I choose a word to serve as my […]
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What is mockstroni? I love minestrone soup. But it tends to come with pasta and I find I do better when I avoid eating gluten. This soup was born out of a need to avoid gluten but also not wanting to include gluten-free pasta. While I’m not opposed to gluten-free pasta, I find that it […]
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As the weather gets chilly and the days get shorter I find an increased desire for soup. Nourishing and warming, soup seems to really hit the spot. Plus it’s so versatile. Soup is great as a snack, as a meal starter, or in some cases as the meal all by itself. This particular roasted vegetable […]
Continue ReadingHydration Each month here at the Lean Clean Green Subscription box I create a theme and then curate products around that. One because it’s fun, two because it gives me the opportunity to share some great information about how to create your best, healthiest life. What I call the Ingredients For A Healthy Life. Hydration […]
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What is a FODMAP? FODMAP is an acronym used to identify a series of short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols in foods that are either naturally occurring, or used as food additives. This acronym stands for: Fermentable – these items are broken down by the bacteria in our large bowel Oligosaccharides – “oligo” means “few”, “saccharide” […]
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What are nitrates? Nitrates and nitrites are preservatives frequently found in preserved meats such as deli meats, hot dogs, sausages, etc. Nitrates are seen as the less harmful of the two, however, they can turn into nitrites which are linked to more serious health concerns. Nitrites help keep the meats looking pink and can prevent […]
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What do you do if you’re an Instant Pot fan, you really want to get an Air Fryer, but you have no kitchen counter space? Do you have to pick one or can you have both? This was me. Fortunately, I found a solution.I love my Instant PotI’m a big Instant Pot fan. Ever since […]
Continue ReadingI’m thrilled about the contents of this month’s Lean Clean Green Subscription box. This first box has some great products and the theme for this month is self-care and pampering. Why? Because let’s be honest, most of us are so busy taking care of others that we often forget to take care of ourselves. And […]
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Why Sprout Nuts and Seeds Nuts are one of the healthiest and nutrient-dense foods. They are known to contain high levels of key minerals such as calcium, iron, omega 3 fats, and vitamin E. Studies have shown that consuming nuts may also help fight various conditions such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and depression. Although […]
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