Clean Eating Podcast: The Kitchen Ecosystem
Host Lisa Davis chats with Eugenia Bone about getting the most from all your ingredients and reducing your kitchen waste.
Host Lisa Davis chats with Eugenia Bone about getting the most from all your ingredients and reducing your kitchen waste.
Avocado adds a delectable creaminess to this clean smoothie bowl that gets its sweetness from natural sources like banana and berries.
Looking for a quick breakfast or snack? This decadent, chocolatey and nutrient packed smoothie is the way to go. Just blend the ingredients together and enjoy!
Rhubarb and strawberries are the perfect combo in this colorful and downright delicious smoothie bowl. Topped with fresh fruit, seeds and granola for an added crunch, you'll be sad when you get to the bottom of the bowl.
Pure agave tequilas have herbal and mineral qualities that enhance the flavor of the marinade and help the flavor penetrate.
Try these three popsicle recipes from Sambazon that are cooling, refreshing and packed with flavor. It doesn't hurt that they're pretty darn nutritious too!
Get two for one! This recipe gives you a smoothie to enjoy now and a cooling pop for later. Add a sprinkle of bee pollen for an extra nutritional boost.
These nutritious and deliciously creamy popsicles featuring banana and avocado are an easy summer treat. You'd never know there were greens in these pops!
Sprinkle these crowd-pleasing quesadillas with thinly sliced green onion or finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves. For variation, try black or white beans instead of pinto beans.
The high water content in cantaloupe makes this a light and hydrating smoothie that is a great start to your morning or perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up.
This recipe takes all the goodness of a smoothie bowl and puts it into popsicle form. It's a perfect summer treat with refreshing fruity flavor and a surprise crunch from granola.
Black beans add a delicious punch of protein to these meatless burgers while sweet potato gives them a subtle sweetness. Spicy oven fries and a zesty avocado mash round out the meal.
This bright green smoothie is quick and easy and gets an electrolyte boost from coconut water. Your skin will be glowing and you'll feel energized after just a few sips!
Aromatic dill and tender salmon pair perfectly in this 35 minute ceviche recipe. Light and flavorful, this makes for a perfect summer dish.
Deep chocolate and sweet-tart raspberries mingle in a creamy fluffy cake roll that's so decadent you won't be able to resist!
Tosca Reno is taking us back to our ancestral ways and is talking greens and the importance of incorporating them in the diet.
Fresh raw fish is cured in citrus juice and combined with flavorful fruits, veggies and herbs for a most spectacular summer seafood dish.
Fish’D by EDO’s delicious salmon poke bowl by Josh Chaim is a foodie favorite at the Front Street Foods summer pop-up in Toronto’s financial district. The annual culinary market features foods from over 20 local food vendors as well as craft beers and specialty drinks to eat, drink and savor. Recreate this bowl at home and serve over top kale, brown rice or quinoa for a seriously satisfying dish.
Asparagus is a rich source of the B-vitamin folate (also known as vitamin B9), a water-soluble vitamin that is key for red blood cell formation and the prevention of anemia. Folate also supports DNA synthesis and repair as well as nerve function.
Hearty enough for a meal, these super-stuffed portobello mushrooms are packed with a flavorful turkey, goat cheese and sun-dried tomato mixture and topped with melted Swiss cheese.
Not just your average quesadilla. These recipes are packed with flavor, protein, nutrients, and of course...delicious, cheesy goodness.
These quotes from previous U.S. Dietary Guidelines prove how far we've come in the past 30 years in our understanding of health and nutrition.
Fresh raw fish is cured in citrus juice and combine with flavorful fruits, veggies and herbs for a most spectacular summer seafood dish.
Don't pass up that handful of nuts for fear of too much fat. Research shows that consuming nuts may not only lead to a lower BMI but it may also extend your life.
Served with a side of crisp salad, these decadent kebabs are made up of sweet pineapple, bell pepper and grilled chicken cubes wrapped in savory ham. Our homemade creamy dressing is tangy, cheesy and tastier than any bottled store-bought variety.
Next time you're at the store be sure to grab a pint of strawberries. Research suggests that these bright berries may have serious benefits for heart health.
A simple lemon and chile pepper marinade allows delicately flavored calamari, also known as squid, to truly shine. Paired with a protein-packed lentil salad, this makes for a hearty warm-weather meal.
A tangy and refreshing cucumber yogurt dressing is the perfect accompaniment for this grilled chicken that gets a spicy kick from harissa sauce. When buying harissa, look for brands without additives or preservatives.
Lisa Shanken, a health and nutrition coach and music festival lover, is bringing her two passions together to help festival goers get the most out of their experiences. This summer, Shanken will be traveling to different festivals to lead workshops that focus on eating right and exercising to keep revelers feeling their best. Shanken shares tips to help you stay hydrated and energized – from the road trip to the event to the very last chord.
Learn how to make your own personal care products with CE contributor Kathrin Brunner. From coconut oil as a makeup remover to green tea as a toner, Brunner has the tips you need to stay beautiful and toxin-free.
Can you shrink your waistline while decreasing your carbon footprint? Yes! Kate Geagan, America's Green Nutritionist and CE contributor, explains how.
Take a vegan diet, add seafood and what do you get? Seagan! These 3 recipes from the new book Seagan Eating will please fans of whole, natural foods.
Amy Cramer and Lisa McComsey, authors of The Vegan Cheat Sheet, are back with a new book: Seagan Eating. The book introduces the idea of a "seagan" diet, which combines a classic vegan diet with seafood, in order to increase consumption of healthy omega-3s.
Bursting with mouthwatering flavors, these bold and bright slaws bring fresh, seasonal produce to the forefront.
No ice cream maker? No problem. This creamy, dairy-free treat can be made in your freezer.
Puréed cashews make for a creamy, dairy-free sauce that pairs perfectly with halibut on a bed of pasta.
Shrimp, lobster or crab — try your favorite shellfish in this bisque.
In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Kate Parham Kordsmeier
Perk up your Monday-through-Friday with five healthy seasonal meals that won’t break the bank.
Let CE's nutrition mogul Jonny Bowden answer all your health and food questions with proven science, cold hard facts and a good dash of reason.
It’s summertime and the living is easy, as is our access to fresh seafood. But sometimes, you just want to let the fish swim in the sea, or you’re so busy having fun, you forget your fish oil supplements. Here are some new ways to take in your all-important heart- and brain-strengthening omega 3s.
CE's nutrition mogul Jonny Bowden answers the question about bulletproof coffee with proven science, cold hard facts and a good dash of reason.
This Mixed Pepper Slaw with Mango, Jicama & Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe is full of colorful bell peppers that are an excellent source of carotenoids.
Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, which also includes cauliflower and kale. These types of vegetables contain a group of substances called glucosinolates, which are broken down into compounds that may have anticancerous effects in the body.
What do peppermint and rosemary have in common? Both of these herbs help improve memory and alertness, according to studies conducted at Northumbria University in England.
In his new book Eat Complete, Dr. Drew Ramsey explains how food affects mental and physical wellbeing. CE had the opportunity to chat with Ramsey about the book and his food philosophy.
From leading psychiatrist and author Dr. Drew Ramsey, comes a new collection of 100 simple, delicious and affordable recipes to help you get the core nutrients your brain and body need to stay happy and healthy.
Looking for a foolproof steak recipe? Preheating the skillet is key, and cast iron is recommended—it gets hotter compared with other skillets, resulting in a nice sear. Ditch the traditional potatoes for this cauliflower mash for 75 percent fewer carbs and more vitamin C.
A nutrient-dense chocolate truffle? Yes! You don’t have to be a professional pastry chef to make these delectable yet simple truffles that also happen to be high in vitamin E and fiber. Make them to wow your sweetheart, as a rainy-day project with the kids or to tame the wild chocoholic in your life. Molecules found in cacao may reverse age-related memory decline, so you will be sure to remember these after eating them.
Golden beets and apricots offer more than just a sunny hue – they also pack a punch of beneficial nutrients. Golden beets are rich in fiber and potassium, while apricots contain vision-supportive vitamin A and collagen-building vitamin C.
Used as healing compounds since the early days of medicine, herbs have strong scents and flavors that indicate the presence of unique phytonutrients. Study after study shows that traditional healers were right: these plants are medicine. This simple dish brings some serious plant power with fresh herbs, mushrooms, olives, and quinoa. Mushrooms also contain unique phytonutrients, helping you round out this meal. For your next brunch, serve up some healing!
We’ve got three incredible varieties of rolls and three homemade sauces – choose your favorite roll and sauce, or make a crowd-pleasing mix-and-match platter for your next patio party.
Snacks and bevvies that will make lingering outdoors with friends and family a lot more delicious.
Step away from harmful chemicals and reduce the look of pores without stripping skin of moisture with this nourishing, tea-infused toner.
Peak-season blueberries are the star of this fast and fresh biscuit that will have your dog woofing with joy.
A new ingredient is transforming vegan cooking: aquafaba.
Hailing from England, a fool is a custard-based dessert mixed with cooked fruit. Here, we substitute coconut cream and crème fraiche for the custard and stir in lightly sweetened cherries. Layered with fresh nectarines, this is one of the easiest and prettiest desserts you can make.
Coconut milk and fresh basil lend Thai-inspired taste to this all-American classic.
Juicy peach breaks down into a luscious sweet sauce for chicken thighs in this rustic dish. To easily peel the peach, score an X in the bottom of the fruit and blanch it in a saucepan of boiling water until the skin begins to loosen, about 30 seconds. Transfer the peach to a bowl of ice water to chill; use a paring knife to peel away skin.
Cooking lean fish in parchment packets is a great way to keep the moisture (and flavor) in, so you can say goodbye to dry, overcooked fillets. Sole fillets are thin, flat and firm, which means they roll up easily into all-in-one bundles.
Have your steak and eat it too! These clean, protein-packed summery steak recipes are perfect for the grill.
Skip the bottled chile sauce – you can easily make this Thai-style sauce at home with its sweet, sour and spicy notes.
Mango and beet add sweetness without overwhelming the delicate flavor of crab in this roll with fresh mint leaves.
You already know that consuming a protein-packed breakfast has been proven to help manage weight, but does the type of protein you reach for make a difference?
These 6 recipes will make for a delicious and produce-packed week. The best part? You only have to cook once!
Curcumin, the bioactive compound found in turmeric, has demonstrated both anti-inflammatory and neurologic effects in studies, which may help treat PMS.
Instead of a peanut dipping sauce, try our nutty cashew sauce with a kick of heat, sweetened with just a touch of coconut sugar.
Learn how to prep a full week of meals in just a few hours from CE recipe developer Amy Symington.
Fresh plum might seem like an unusual addition to an Asian-inspired noodle salad, but it’s a fresher alternative to the classic plum sauce commonly found in stir-fries and noodle bowls. Don’t worry if some of the peas fall out of the pods as you slice them – just toss them into the salad, too.
Millet has a mild, corn-like flavor and fluffy texture that’s perfect for hearty grain bowls. The quick-cooking ancient grain is rich in iron, B-complex vitamins and calcium. If you can’t find it, just double the quinoa. Tuscan kale is much more tender and sweet than common curly kale, which makes it a great candidate for enjoying raw.
Orange and lime juices join forces with Dijon to give this sauce a light, zesty flair.
Dried shiitake mushrooms add delicious savory flavor to this protein-rich roll with chicken.
No additives here! These healthy(ish) ice creams and pops are 100% CE-approved.
Cold soups are the perfect lunch or quick dinner during the blistering summer months as they satisfy your need to cool down. They can be made in large batches and stored for an easy lunch or a perfectly planned picnic.
Pesto is not only great to have on hand for quick pastas, soups and sandwiches, but it's also delicious with scrambled eggs or tofu and whole-grain toast. Use it immediately, store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze it for future enjoyment. It is a clever way to use up all your garden-fresh herbs that are in abundance right now.
A cold Asian noodle salad is a happy and healthy stir-fry alternative that can be made in advance and served straight out of the fridge. Our favorite is this spicy Thai noodle salad topped with sriracha-roasted peanuts.
This is a combination of the ever-popular overnight oats and a classic fruit cobbler, but with more of a focus on the fruit and without all the baking! These make-ahead masterpieces are not only good for breakfast on the go but also as a nutrient-packed snack or dessert. Switch up the raspberries with any seasonal fruit of choice.
Step aside, steaks and kebabs! It’s time to give your prized garden veggies a turn on the grill.
Potato salad is the ultimate comfort food for summer shindigs. Take advantage of this and make a double batch to enjoy throughout the workweek as well. Feel free to prop up the humble potato with roasted sunchokes, beets and/or carrots, but make sure to leave that old-school creamy whipped dressing behind. Try our potato salad with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and capers paired with a homemade Caesar dressing.
What better way to utilize summer’s bounty than with seasonal vegetables on the grill? Veggie skewers can be made and marinated in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to roast or barbecue. Try our tofu, mushroom, pearl onion and pepper skewers marinated in a Bourguignon sauce.