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
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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
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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,
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September 28th, 2010
While I was recovering from surgery this summer, yours truly, Wendy Battles aka The Clean Eating Coach, had plenty of time to sit around and contemplate life, health and what it means to sustain a clean eating lifestyle long term that helps to prevent chronic disease. One of the common demoninators that I always come
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September 20th, 2010
I’m guessing that some of you have been wondering where the heck yours truly, The Clean Eating Coach, has been for the last four months. I haven’t been writing or sending out newsletters and I’ve been seeing only a minimum of clients. I’ve missed my regular writing routine and connecting with all of you, but
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May 18th, 2010
It’s Wendy Battles, The Clean Eating Coach, with some simple advice — ignorance is surely not bliss when it comes to eating out and knowing how many calories you’re consuming. Go to your typical restaurant, especially when you’re hungry, and clean eating can easily go right out the window despite your larger, good intentions. Case
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April 2nd, 2010
I always look forward to gathering with family and friends on Easter. It’s a time of renewal and connections after the long winter. It’s about new possibilities and new beginnings. When I was young, I loved Easter because it meant lots of candy and a pretty new dress for church. Now being a Buddhist, while
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March 23rd, 2010
I’ve had the idea for awhile that I’d like to eat less meat. I’m not a big meat eater by any stretch of the imagination, but yours truly, the Clean Eating Coach, does enjoy free range chicken, lean turkey and fish for several meals during the week. I buy the highest quality meat and fish
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