Tuesday, October 15, 2013

CLEAN Eating Con't

So since my original post, I have made a few more recipes.

Here are my favorites:

Slow Cooker CLEAN Chili (recipe in previous post)

Cilantro Lime Chicken Freezer to Crock Pot Meal (recipe in previous post)

Rosemary Balsamic Crock Pot Chicken (recipe in previous post)

That's as far as I've gotten so far. Ever since I started eating clean, I have noticed an increase in energy and my body feels better. My mind is clear and sharp and I feel like I can get through my day without extra cups of coffee. Workouts feel great and they are being supplemented with the best of foods.

I recently had lunch with a good friend and we talked about clean eating, the basics, what it means, how it works. I hope that I have inspired her to start eating clean, or at least experiment with it. :-) (Love you, Ashley!)

Keep you posted!

Til next time!

xoxo,
Amy

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

CLEAN Eating

Joey and I just moved from the city to the burbs. For the first few weeks we lived here, we basically ordered pizza from the amazing place down the street. Long story short, we were eating like shit. Together we decided to start eating healthier. It started with taking vitamins and supplements and when I mentioned the idea of clean eating, he was all for it, to my surprise.

So here's my next new blogfest . . . CLEAN eating. Keep checking back for links to recipes I have found amazingly delicious and clean. 

Some Ideas to Start Planning:

1. http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-bbq-pork-stew/

2. http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/recipes/dinner-tonight/chicken-rioja-with-garlicky-spinach/

3. http://freezeyourwayfit.blogspot.com/2011/02/portobello-mushroom-ragu.html

4. http://freezeyourwayfit.blogspot.jp/2012/10/clean-eating-brown-rice-risotto-with.html

5. How to Freeze: http://freezeyourwayfit.blogspot.com/2011/02/unleashing-power-of-your-freezer.html

6. http://freezeyourwayfit.blogspot.com/2011/02/rosemary-balsamic-glazed-chicken-with.html

7. http://freezeyourwayfit.blogspot.com/2011/02/clean-eating-peach-almond-crumble.html

8. http://ashleynoelbarnes.blogspot.com/2013/05/10-freezer-to-crockpot-meals.html

So far I have made # 3, 4, 6, 8. My favorite is by far #6. The taste is great, the only thing I would do is add the zuchinni about an hour before it's done. Sitting in the crockpot for that long made them mushy. 

#3 is good, but could use more vegetables. I thinking broccoli, asparagus, carrots . . . keep you updated

#4 is also good, but I need more flavor . . . maybe add a little more cheese

#8 . . . meals are in the freezer, going to make them this week . . . keep you posted.

AND FOR MY FAVORITE CLEAN EATING RECIPE THUS FAR: Slow Cooker Chili

http://www.eatcleandiet.com/the_kitchen_table/recipe/recipe.aspx?id=768

The best flavor ever! This was my first time making chili and I nailed it thanks to this recipe. I also added a bag of dice butternut squash and I would recommend adding some potatoes or sweet potatoes too! 

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