February 3rd, 2012
It’s Wendy Battles, The Clean Eating Coach, checking in with you. So it’s the beginning of February, one month down in the new year. Are you steadily on track for a healthy year or have you already veered off course with clean eating?
Here’s my simple solution to stay on track with clean eating during 2012:
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January 16th, 2012
I believe it’s possible to combine clean eating and comfort food and come up with delicious results that don’t have to be full of fat and calories. Your’s truly, The Clean Eating Coach, is all about avoiding winter weight gain by enjoying some comfort foods in a lighter version.
With this past weekend’s super frigid temperatures
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November 13th, 2011
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and I’m deep into my planning for creating a delicious, clean eating feast that’s not full of fat and packed with empty calories.
Are you headed to Thanksgiving dinner and in charge of bringing a side dish or dessert? Are you tasked with creating a whole Thanksgiving meal –
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September 25th, 2011
Even though the weather in Connecticut is still quite warm, it’s never to early to be thinking about clean eating, seasonal fall dishes that capitalize on locally grown produce, are easy to make and things you and your family will love.
That’s exactly what yours truly, The Clean Eating Coach, shared with Steve Villanueva and Anne
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September 21st, 2011
When I was younger, I always liked the concept of “do-overs” – you know, when you mess something up, you get another try. I love applying that metaphor to our health. It’s easy to be overly hard on ourselves – maybe you didn’t eat so clean over the summer – too much sugar, alcohol or
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February 21st, 2011
There are certain clean eating choices, that yours truly, The Clean Eating Coach, holds as non-negotiables in supporting a healthy lifestyle.
My top clean eating non-negotiables? Every week, without fail, I make the time to:
Plan a week’s worth of meals that feature fresh produce (always lots of leafy greens), whole grains and almost no processed food.
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February 14th, 2011
I never get sick of extolling the benefits of quinoa as a healthy, clean eating option. I’ve written lots of posts about how to prepare quinoa, making quinoa with a Southwestern twist , and quinoa as a side dish, just to name a few.
This gluten-free grain from South America is nothing short of amazing. With plentiful
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October 6th, 2010
When fall rolls around, yours truly, The Clean Eating Coach, can’t get enough of fresh, locally grown root vegetables. Bursting with nutrients, especially when freshly picked, these clean eating veggies will give your immune system a hefty boost, not to mention that they taste so darn delicious.
I’m a sucker for sweet potatoes in particular, with
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