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Welcome to 21 Days of Detoxing with clean, whole, real food! Yep, we’re at it again with another awesomely motivated group. Registration is now closed for the fall detox but I’ll run it again in a few months and then YOU can hop on the feel-good train! And from now until October 28th you can get a new recipe each day by subscribing to my RSS feed.
There’s more than 1 way to wake up in the morning.
Sure, your eyes open. You yawn and stretch. But I’m going to tell you something – the past few days I’ve felt this strange sensation upon waking.
Clarity. Like a new pair of eyeglass on my brain. Crystal clear up in here.
It’s hard to explain but it’s so amazing I want to try, so you understand. Can you take the relaxed feeling of a glass of wine and mix it with the energy of a toddler, then wash it down with Windex and see it sparkle in the sun?
THAT’S the feeling. And I want to keep it. So even though we only have 2 days left of our detox I feel really compelled to stick to eating clean. Like. Super clean. Because I love this.
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October 26th, 2012 | Fall 2012 detox recipes, happiness, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 1 Comment »
Welcome to 21 Days of Detoxing with clean, whole, real food! Yep, we’re at it again with another awesomely motivated group. Registration is now closed for the fall detox but I’ll run it again in a few months and then YOU can hop on the feel-good train! And from now until October 28th you can get a new recipe each day by subscribing to my RSS feed.
Turns out, the time is now.
Last week I posted a question to my Facebook wall about what age people got their kids helping in the kitchen. And so many of you said “by age 2″ I’m realizing it’s time I gave my son some meal prep duties!
This is exciting stuff.
But where to begin?
I’m loving Leah over at Skillitri.com for her tips on how to teach kids these important life skills. Thanks for today’s easy recipe, Leah!
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October 25th, 2012 | Fall 2012 detox recipes, motherhood, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 1 Comment »
Welcome to 21 Days of Detoxing with clean, whole, real food! Yep, we’re at it again with another awesomely motivated group. Registration is now closed for the fall detox but I’ll run it again in a few months and then YOU can hop on the feel-good train! And from now until October 28th you can get a new recipe each day by subscribing to my RSS feed.
Begin to address the need, not the craving.
I crave, crave, crave chocolate. I’ve been known to break into bag of chocolate chips and pour them directly into the peanut butter. Yikes. It’s true.
Cravings are a force to be reckoned with, as my detox group is experiencing. Often when we restrict our diets we crave the things we can’t have. But let’s be truthful. Doesn’t everyone experience food cravings from time to time?
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October 24th, 2012 | Fall 2012 detox recipes, quick and easy, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 2 Comments »
Welcome to 21 Days of Detoxing with clean, whole, real food! Yep, we’re at it again with another awesomely motivated group. Registration is now closed for the fall detox but I’ll run it again in a few months and then YOU can hop on the feel-good train! And from now until October 28th you can get a new recipe each day by subscribing to my RSS feed.
Y’know how everyone loves taco night?
Like, choose your own toppings! That just gets everyone jazzed, doesn’t it?
But tacos aren’t the only “fixins” type meal you can serve your family. All you need is a “base” meal that can be done up and customized and everyone will be happy. Thanks to my girl Xandra at Womb to World Wellness for this recipe that likes to dress up for any meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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October 22nd, 2012 | Fall 2012 detox recipes, family, gluten free, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | No Comments »
Welcome to 21 Days of Detoxing with clean, whole, real food! Yep, we’re at it again with another awesomely motivated group. Registration is now closed for the fall detox but I’ll run it again in a few months and then YOU can hop on the feel-good train! And from now until October 28th you can get a new recipe each day by subscribing to my RSS feed.
I love pizza night.
Once a week we get together with friends for pizza. It’s a night where we don’t have to cook and the kids entertain each other so we can hang out. Good lordy, I love pizza night.
It’s also the one night of the week I let my family eat wheat and cheese for dinner. We try to get veggies on there but…who are we kidding? Pizza is pizza. It’s a treat.
No one is saying you have to give up pizza night. In fact, I’m encouraging you to eat more pizza – IF it’s a homemade version like this one made with seasonal veggies and an easy gluten-free crust (it’s the one I’ve been enjoying during the detox, even bringing my own to pizza night!):
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October 21st, 2012 | autumn, Fall 2012 detox recipes, recipe, vegan | 2 Comments »
Welcome to 21 Days of Detoxing with clean, whole, real food! Yep, we’re at it again with another awesomely motivated group. Registration is now closed for the fall detox but I’ll run it again in a few months and then YOU can hop on the feel-good train! And from now until October 28th you can get a new recipe each day by subscribing to my RSS feed.
There’s nothing to eat in this house!
What mom hasn’t heard that complaint? I remember complaining to my own mom – and in response she’d start cataloging the fridge for me: “We’ve got lettuce. We’ve got carrots. We’ve got leftover pork chops. What do you mean there’s nothing to eat??”
You know what I meant, right?
We like knowing there is food that’s easily accessible, that we can grab, that tastes good. We’re Americans, after all – and isn’t it written into the Constitution that we should have access to snacks at all times? I kid. Kind of.
But if this is the kind of complaining you hear from your family, or maybe you have your own inner complaints at your own kitchen’s food supply, make these detox-friendly muffins from Jessica at Beaming With Health. Everyone can grab and go and quit their moanin’!
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October 20th, 2012 | baking, Fall 2012 detox recipes, gluten free, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 2 Comments »
Welcome to 21 Days of Detoxing with clean, whole, real food! Yep, we’re at it again with another awesomely motivated group. Registration is now closed for the fall detox but I’ll run it again in a few months and then YOU can hop on the feel-good train! And from now until October 28th you can get a new recipe each day by subscribing to my RSS feed.
I never promise weight loss.
But the truth is, many of my detoxers lose weight during our 21 days. Sometimes up to 10 pounds! It’s remarkable, and even more remarkable is that this is a style of eating that one can continue with, long after our 21 days are up. What I’m trying to say is: the results are sustainable.
But.
It’s fall, right? So we are gravitating towards heavy, dense foods. We’re loving pumpkin and coconut milk porridge, stuff like that. Which is all detox-friendly and good for us, to be sure! But let’s remember to balance it out. Especially if we’re hoping for weight loss. And I kinda am, because as my son weans, my body is shifting and keeping more calories for itself. Right around my middle. Hmph.
In October, a cold salad for dinner may not feel so enticing. But a generous side salad with your veggie chili? That’s what I’m talking about. Here’s a great one to try, courtesy of the gorgeous and talented Nikki at NikkisHealingKitchen.com.
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October 19th, 2012 | Fall 2012 detox recipes, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | No Comments »
Welcome to 21 Days of Detoxing with clean, whole, real food! Yep, we’re at it again with another awesomely motivated group. Registration is now closed for the fall detox but I’ll run it again in a few months and then YOU can hop on the feel-good train! And from now until October 28th you can get a new recipe each day by subscribing to my RSS feed.
What? You still haven’t tried quinoa?
I rely on this stuff during detoxes for its relatively high protein content – plus it’s so easy to make. Faster than brown rice! (And not for nothing, but no one has reported arsenic in quinoa…yet.)
When you go to the store, the cheapest way to buy it is in the bulk bins. They have these at Whole Foods and other natural food stores. You can buy as little or as much as you want and you pay per pound. It’s awesome. You may also see red and black quinoa sold for a higher price…they have a stronger flavor and certainly look pretty. Give ‘em a try. But my favorite is basic white.
If you haven’t already tried quinoa, or even if you are an avid fan, this recipe is a kickin’ way to use it. Thanks to my pal, Dillan, at SavorYourExistence.com for the recipe!
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October 18th, 2012 | Fall 2012 detox recipes, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole grains | 1 Comment »
Welcome to 21 Days of Detoxing with clean, whole, real food! Yep, we’re at it again with another awesomely motivated group. Registration is now closed for the fall detox but I’ll run it again in a few months and then YOU can hop on the feel-good train! And from now until October 28th you can get a new recipe each day by subscribing to my RSS feed.
Don’t think I’ve ever made “real” gravy.
Maybe it’s because I grew up in the age of Steak-Ums and Jiffy popcorn – but when I think of gravy I expect it to come from a jar. Isn’t that lame? When I’m not detoxing, I cook plenty of meat. But gravy…nope. That eludes me for now.
So what I love about this recipe? It’s really easy. Doesn’t require pan drippings or having roasted a huge hunk o’ meat.
And of course I love that it’s detox friendly. Because especially in the cooler fall weather, gravy is oh-so-good on top of grains, greens, mashed potatoes, even winter squash. Cozy! (And hey, congrats to my detoxers for making it to the halfway point of the program! You guys rock.)
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October 17th, 2012 | autumn, Fall 2012 detox recipes, quick and easy, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | No Comments »
Welcome to 21 Days of Detoxing with clean, whole, real food! Yep, we’re at it again with another awesomely motivated group. Registration is now closed for the fall detox but I’ll run it again in a few months and then YOU can hop on the feel-good train! And from now until October 28th you can get a new recipe each day by subscribing to my RSS feed.
Will my kids eat it?
Whenever I run this detox program I get a lot of questions from moms who are worried that their kids will reject everything on the detox menu. Understandable. Moms have enough on their plate (haha pun intended) without having to prepare multiple meals every night.
These same moms often report back that their kids loved the food, tried new things and even got into the whole detox idea by helping out in the kitchen. And that’s what today’s recipe is all about!
My girl Leah is the founder of Skill It – her website reads, “We believe that cooking a meal, sewing a hem, tending a garden, and fixing a leak are the kinds of skills that all children should learn. And we believe that all kids can learn them.”
How awesome is that?
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October 16th, 2012 | beans, Fall 2012 detox recipes, family, motherhood, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 2 Comments »
