When I decided to try this whole Clean Eating “Paleo” Lifestyle free from sugar or any other processed foods, the hardest part I found was finding “dessert” like sweets that I could have once in a while that would satisfy my sweet tooth and were not a piece of fruit. It was pretty impossible to find any chocolate without sugar added, and honestly I was amazed by how much sugar dark chocolate possessed. When I went off sugar I was amazed by how much better I felt so I […] Continue reading →
I am on another lettuce wrap kick which actually is working out perfectly while I am participating in my Spring Clean Eating Challenge. This challenge basically means that for 30 days I am eliminating all dairy (except eggs) grains, legumes, vegetable oils, processed foods, and added sugar. I have to say that while I thought this challenge would be difficult it really hasn’t been at all and I have found myself to be really enjoying it. For last nights dinner we decided to go the Fish […] Continue reading →
Every year come Spring my taste buds seem to change and I wind up craving a whole slew of different foods than I did in the dreary winter months. While some of my favorite foods this month are average household shopping staples, I have made a few amazing finds that are a little out of the box and that I am completely obsessed with! Kombucha: Oh My God! How do I even describe my love affair with Kombucha! This all natural beverage loaded with powerful enzymes and probiotics have been doing […] Continue reading →
Today in my office we launched our second clean eating/living “Paleo” challenge where we vowed for 30 days to eat a clean diet based on vegetables, fruit, healthy fats, lean meat, and NO grains, dairy, added sugars, or artificial/processed foods. My family also decided that they would like to take part in the challenge and so we decided to do girls versus the boys. My mom and I are totally planning on kicking Mike and my Dad’s butts. For any of you out there would like to […] Continue reading →
While living the Paleo Lifestyle grains are considered to be off limits. Instead, we are supposed to fill our meals with nutrient rich fruits, nuts, vegetables, and meat protein to curb the need to overdose of carbohydrates. When we eat this way our bodies begin to use the fat we have stored for fuel, rather than immediately using the carbohydrates we consume from grains. While fruits and vegetables do consist of carbohydrates they are not nearly as carbohydrate dense as most […] Continue reading →
Even though Spring and Summer have yet to really arrive here in the Northeast, I have been itching to break away from the packaged and canned products from the grocery store and get back to making things fresh like I do mostly all Spring and Summer long. When I got to thinking about one of my favorite Italian sauces, dips, or spreads…I am talking about you PESTO, I realized that this particular item is something which really can be made year round. Since herbs tend to do great […] Continue reading →
If you have been reading “Eat Simple Love Yoga” for any length of time you have probably gathered that I tend to follow a primarily vegetarian/vegan diet. I do not eat meat of any kind (ex: chicken, turkey, red meat) and aside from the occasional egg whites I usually stay clear of any dairy products. However, this past summer I did begin to incorporate some fish back into my diet, since I have never claimed to be a perfect anything (please back down critics) when I […] Continue reading →
Hey Everyone! It has definitely been more than awhile since I have written at this point, but I am finally done with PhD/grad school applications as well as my nutrition pre-requisites and will be able to be back to blogging!! You have no idea how beyond excited I am to have a more manageable schedule that will allow me to get back into the things I love, like this little blog. Something else that is new since I last checked in is that I am now working for a really cool Wellness Consulting […] Continue reading →
I have an unbelievable love for farmers markets, so much so that I honestly think if I could find a way to live in a Farmers Market I would. (Note to Self: Buy a farm and host a daily market on it) Every Saturday there is an AWESOME Farmers Market in my area which I love to go to. I honestly look forward to it all week-long! This week I couldn’t help myself around all of the fresh and organically grown fruit. There were raspberries, blueberries, peaches and plums galore…I […] Continue reading →
For all of you garlic lovers out there, you know who you are! Please please PLEASE tell me that you have at some point in your life tried fresh garlic. And by fresh I don’t mean from Whole Foods, I mean straight out of someone’s garden, bought at the farmers market really fresh garlic. If you haven’t had fresh garlic yet, find a farmers market, like today, and go buy yourself some garlic. I am not exaggerating when I say that it literally will change your life…well […] Continue reading →
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