Are you confused about what the best post workout recovery foods might be? Do you have a hard time deciding whether a whey protein smoothie would be better than whole grain cereal? Whether you are an athlete or not, one of the most important things to consider with any exercise program is … [Read more...]
Nutrition Advice
Following simple nutrition advice can help you stick to a clean eating and anti-inflammatory diet without feeling deprived or overwhelmed.
Benefits of Glutathione: When and Why We Have Used this “Super Antioxidant”
For those of you who follow Clean Cuisine regularly, this blog post on the benefits of glutathione was written by my husband, Andy Larson, M.D. I have been meaning to write an in-depth article about glutathione for YEARS now. Without trying to sound dramatic, knowing about glutathione and knowing … [Read more...]
Should You Worry About Eating Too Much Fruit?
Are you worried that eating too much fruit might be unhealthy? If so, you are not alone! The subject of fruit consumption came up the other day when I was chatting with one of my girlfriends who recently bumped up her fruit intake. My friend commented on how much energy she had and how she … [Read more...]
Should You Avoid Foods that Contain Phytates (Such as Beans)?
We feel compelled to briefly touch on the concern about phytates in foods like whole grains, nuts, beans and seeds. If you have any of our books or have read our clean eating definition, then you know these foods are a part of our diet and have been for almost 20 years (you can read my personal … [Read more...]
Our Clean Eating Definition (and Why We Are Not Paleo or Vegan)
Clean eating means very different things to different people. Our clean eating definition is outlined in detail in our 470 page book, but for those of you who don't have the book (or just want the simplified version!), this blog post will hopefully help clarify. Our Why Our family has … [Read more...]
10 New Products to Add to Your Clean Eating Grocery List
I meant to get you guys my 10 favorite new food finds to add to your clean eating grocery list before the 2018 New Year. And yes, it's almost February. But better late than never! When I started eating clean almost two decades ago (you can read my 19-year clean food diet journey HERE), there were … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Eat Non Dairy Fermented Foods Every Day
Do you eat non dairy fermented foods? Do you eat them every single day? Probably not. We talk about the benefits of non dairy fermented foods in our Clean Cuisine book on page 277, but my mom suggested we talk more about them on the blog than we have done in the past. So here you go mom! What … [Read more...]
2 Simple Clean Eating Rules to Lose Weight and Reduce Inflammation
If you are new to clean eating or new to our Clean Cuisine blog you may be feeling a wee bit overwhelmed with all of the clean eating rules out there. Trust me, I get it. If you know my story, you know I have been following a clean food diet for over 19 years now. Thanks to my diagnosis with … [Read more...]
Feeling Low? Anxious? Plant-Based Ingredients Support a Healthy Mood
Whether it is due to the stress of the holiday season or life itself, if you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low or overwhelmed, the information in this guest blog post could potentially really help you. Written by a dear friend of mine, Cherie Fromson, the article also includes a Q & A … [Read more...]
What is the Best Pre-Workout Meal?
What should you eat right before a workout? Contrary to what many people believe, neither a protein-rich smoothie nor a complex carbohydrate whole grain cereal would be your best bet right before exercising. The Best Pre-Workout Fuel is Easy to Digest It is never a good idea to exercise when … [Read more...]
Gaining Weight? Feeling Tired? Moody? An Iodine Deficiency Could Be to Blame
The idea that I may potentially have an iodine deficiency would have never crossed my mind had it not been for stumbling on an article about nutrients that support myelin sheath production. Most people associate iodine with optimizing the health of the thyroid, but iodine is a critical nutrient for … [Read more...]
3 Cooking Tips for Making Anti-Inflammatory Recipes
Trying to make anti-inflammatory recipes? If so, cooking in a way that lowers AGEs (advanced glycation end products) is definitely something you need to know about. What are AGEs? AGEs are harmful compounds that are formed when protein or fat combine with sugar in the bloodstream. This process … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Spirulina (Nature’s Multi-Vitamin!)
If you are looking for a natural, cost-effective way to cleanse, nourish, energize, strengthen, regenerate and rejuvenate your body, adding spirulina to your daily regimen should be at the top of your "to do" list. The health benefits of spirulina are truly tremendous. When I am religious … [Read more...]
Formula for the Cleanest + Healthiest Protein Shake Recipes
I don't think it is too far of a stretch to say we are a generation of protein shake devotees. Our protein shake obsession goes beyond a daily habit. It's become a full-on lifestyle. Just Google "protein shake recipes" and you'll see what I mean. But in addition to being a lifestyle trend, protein … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Almond Milk + Why “Whole” Almond Milk Is Best
If you saw my recent post about the best plant-based milk alternatives you may have noted that wildly popular almond milk did not make the cut. That's because the health benefits of almond milk are practically non-existent if you get your almond milk from the store. I know almond milk is all the … [Read more...]
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