Whether you followed my clean up plan to a " T", or used it as a spring board to set yourself up for success the first week into the New Year, the question of how to sustain the positive momentum is quite valid. Most people give up on their resolutions by mid-January due, in part, to setting severe protocols. If your goal is to work out everyday, abstain from alcohol for a month, or go gluten and dairy-free for life, living in extremes is not sustainable or particularly enjoyable. Life is about balance and being in control of your eating habits.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 7
You made it to day seven. Congratulations! Hopefully you have noticed that eating cleanly and resetting your system does not have to boring, bland, or limiting. Making vegetables and whole grains the primary focus of your plate is a simple and incredibly nourishing way to lead a clean and a balanced diet. Day seven closes out with baked oatmeal, turmeric cauliflower and lentil salad, and carrot noodles with peanut sauce!
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 6
Protein + veggies first thing in the morning is a fantastic way to get your day started on a healthified track. Adding in anti-inflammatory turmeric pared with black pepper gives your meal an extra nutritional boost. Starting your morning with a healthy and fortifying meal encourages you to continue making healthy and mindful choices for the rest of your day.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 5
I love dishes that encourage a myriad of interpretations and allow you to utilize what you have on hand. Baked oatmeal is one of those meals. I've made versions of the bake with fresh and frozen berries, depending on seasonality, and have added bananas, apples and pears as well as various types of nuts and unsweetened coconut flakes.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 4
Happy day four! Hopefully you are feeling more balanced and properly nourished from three days of clean eating goodness. Today continues with very veggie turmeric scrambled eggs, followed by immune boosting, anti-inflammatory rich curry ginger carrot soup, and protein-filled adzuki bean stew.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 3
Kick off day three with a nutrient-rich and filling smoothie full of protein and a sneaky handful of greens. Smoothies as opposed to juices contain the whole fruit and vegetable, adding fiber and reducing the amount of waste that is generated from juicing. Continue day three with a menu that leans on your leftovers and includes a creamy nutritious turmeric red lentil soup, crunchy poppers, and gingery stir-fry.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 2
Welcome to day 2! Today's menu starts with another breakfast that you can easily make the night before. Chia pudding, overnight oats, and muesli are all healthy breakfasts that you can make in advance and enjoy in the AM. Taking these simple steps help you get into the habit of setting yourself up for the day ahead.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 1
Kick off day one and "clean the pipes" with a fiber and anti-oxidant filled ginger berry chia pudding! Continue day one with a completely vegan menu that includes a hearty quinoa stir-fry loaded with veggies and a warm and comforting ginger turmeric lentil soup.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: the guidelines + tips
Happy second day of the New Year! Today I will be laying down the framework and principles for my clean up plan to get you started on a healthy and properly nourished note for 2017.
Read morewelcome to the crunchy radish clean up
Happy New Year Vegheads! You may be expecting me to say, "Let's get the detoxes and cleanses going." Wrong website, my crunchy friends. I do not believe in juice cleanses, detoxes, sustaining yourself on processed protein powders, or consuming fruit and vegetable juices for seven days straight. My philosophy has and will be always will be rooted in EATING real whole foods. I love the positive momentum generated by healthy eating on January 1st, but how do you sustain that enthusiasm past the first month of the year and continue eating and living well into February and beyond? To help you get the year started on a positive and properly nourished note, I will be launching a mostly plant-based, carefully curated meal plan, full of REAL food to get you recalibrated for 2017.
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