http://www.healthy-endeavors.com Don't Worry Get Healthy Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:42:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en  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 ... http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2012/02/03/clean-eating-101-identify-one-inspiring-goal-for-q1/ 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 ... http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2012/01/16/clean-eating-cozy-comfort-food-made-healthy/ It's your truly, The Clean Eating Coach, with a simple idea to help you practice clean eating during the holidays and not eat everything in sight only to regret it come January when you've gained weight: bring a healthy, clean eating dish to your upcoming holiday gathering that you can ... http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2011/12/05/healthy-holiday-potluck-clean-eating-quinoa-with-chickpeas-and-spinach/ I've been having great fun looking through recipes and settling on our Thanksgiving menu. Of course, I can't help but keep it healthy and clean eating.  I'm working from the notion that any of us can create a delicious, healthy and clean eating meal without having to add tons of ... http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2011/11/21/clean-eating-thanksgiving-dessert-sweet-potato-pie-ice-cream/ 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 ... http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2011/11/13/5-clean-eating-thanksgiving-tips/ Come the holiday season and you're clean eating efforts can go right out the window if you don't pay attention to what you're eating and enjoy in moderation. It’s so easy to pack on the pounds when the holidays roll around, especially when you’re surrounded by tantalizing sweet treats. But ... http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2011/10/25/wendy-goes-nuts-and-grains-and-seeds-about-healthy-sweets/ 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 ... http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2011/09/25/clean-eating-roasted-apples-with-creamy-pumpkin-puree/ 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 - ... http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2011/09/21/reconnect-with-clean-eating-3-tips-for-a-fall-do-over/ A few weeks ago I was on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH8 discussing healthy, clean eating back-to-school breakfasts that both kids and adults will enjoy.  The first item I featured was chia seed pudding (aka breakfast cereal) as you'll see in the video here: Simply put, I think chia seeds are ... http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2011/09/02/chia-seed-pudding-is-the-perfect-back-to-school-breakfast/ Haven't we all heard the adage, "the best way to start the day is with a healthy breakfast?" umpteen times before? And it's true what they say: eating a healthy, nutrient-rich breakfast sets the tone for both kids and adults when it comes to focus and concentration, energy levels and ... http://www.healthy-endeavors.com/2011/08/19/kid-friendly-and-adults-too-healthy-breakfasts/