Easy Cajun Shrimp & Rice Grab a few simple ingredients, create your own Cajun seasoning blend, then cook up the most flavorful shrimp & rice! This EASY recipe is a treat for your taste buds! Once you start making your own spice mixes at home, it’s hard to go back to those store bought blends. Homemade is far superior in quality, flavor, and affordability. Especially if you can find bulk spices at a local co-op or specialty store. Shrimp were on sale this week so that’s what’s going on the menu. I had all of the spices and a big container of brown rice already at home, so this meal was ..read more

How Sunny Lost 50 Pounds and Gained a Lifetime of Energy They say sometimes it takes a long time to remain consistent. Achieving our health goals is one thing but continuing on the path and maintaining that new lifestyle is the ultimate achievement. We caught up with Sunny who’s last challenge ended in 2022. Two years later he is still CRUSHING IT! When Sunny did his first challenge he lost 22lbs. You can read that story here. Let’s see how the CleanFoodCrush Clean Eating Challenge has changed his life. Meet Sunny! Hey everyone, Sunny here! Since ending my last 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge&n ..read more

Spice-up-Your-Life Carrot Salad This FRESH grated carrot salad is a vibrant, tangy, and refreshing side dish or snack that has a welcome little kick thanks to the spices! The combination of crunchy, sweet, and slightly spicy makes for an irresistible and interesting salad to add to your collection of favorites! Budget-friendly thanks to the very BASIC ingredients, completely nutrient-packed, yet still ABSOLUTELY mind-blowing delicious! Our Spiced Carrot Salad is surprisingly hearty and sturdy…PERFECT to make for meal prep for your busy week ahead, as it holds up very well in the fridge. If y ..read more

Korean-Inspired Ground Beef Bowls Get ready for a flavor explosion that will satisfy both your taste buds and your protein goals! In less than 15-minutes, you can indulge in a savory, sweet & spicy, and ultra-satisfying beef bowl that will become your new go-to for dinner and meal prep. With tender beef, flavorful garlic, and a hint of aromatic fresh orange, this quick and easy recipe is about to become your weeknight dinner go-to. Dive in and devour in just 15 minutes from now! Korean ground beef, also known as “Korean Beef Bowl,” is a dish that is often made by cooking ground beef and g ..read more

Foods that Fight Inflammation Plus 20 Recipes There are two kinds of inflammation: acute and chronic. The former is often important, as it’s one of the body’s defense mechanisms.  Acute inflammation is the process of the immune system fighting harmful stimuli and beginning the healing process. Think about when you’ve had a cut, bruise, or infection. While your body heals, you’ll likely experience at least some of the four signs of inflammation: redness, swelling, pain, and heat.  Chronic, or systemic, inflammation, on the other hand, is a serious health concern that has been linked t ..read more

Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cups Cottage Cheese Breakfast Cups are beautiful and taste more like a special treat or dessert…with the nutrition we need to power our day. I didn’t tell my family these were made from cottage cheese at first (they assumed yogurt) and everyone liked it including a few kids who would “never” eat cottage cheese straight from the carton. The possibilities are truly endless here: You could use any nut butter or sunflower seed butter that fits YOUR specific dietary needs or that you simply prefer. (Cashew butter would be divine!) Any nuts or seeds can be exchanged. (Waln ..read more

Crispy Smashed Broccoli Crispy Smashed Broccoli is likely to be the very best broccoli you’ve ever tasted! HELLO, you PERFECT lil’ FLAVOR-Packed Veggie crisped to perfection with parmesan cheese for an extra little something that won’t soon be forgotten. That crispy coating just makes them so incredibly enjoyable! You may already have most of these ingredients at home since this only requires 3-4 items to make, so check your spice cabinet & fridge really quickly, then go make yourself an incredible treat using one of MY favorite veggies! We start with our bright green fresh beautiful full ..read more

Creamy Lemon Capers Salmon I LOVE recipes that are simple to make at home yet taste like something ultra-indulgent that you’d order at a fancy restaurant. Creamy Lemon Capers Salmon is definitely one of those recipes! Your people will be SO impressed – and have NO idea how EASY this is to make. Your secret is safe here! You deserve all the credit for your effort! The fresh lemon zest really elevates your dish! Don’t skip it! ALWAYS use freshly squeezed lemon juice from an actual fresh lemon. Bottled lemon juice from the store will give your dish a strange metallic or overly acidic taste. We ..read more

Why Cabbage is Great + 15 Delicious Recipes In my opinion, cabbage is an entirely underrated vegetable and deserves more space on our weekly menus. It’s available throughout the year, but its peak season is from January to June, which means now is a wonderful time to try one of the following recipes. Cabbage is a dense, leafy, cruciferous vegetable that comes in various colors, such as green, white, purple, and red. Many people don’t know what a powerhouse it is or how many benefits it has!  Here are just a few reasons why cabbage is great and why you should eat more: Packed With Nutrient ..read more

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas A SUPER EASY and flavorful idea to get a protein packed meal on the table that everyone will LOVE! Serve tucked inside a small whole wheat or Ezekiel tortilla, OR scoop it all into a crisp lettuce leaf, or on top of a big Salad…YUM! Weeknight 20-minute meal idea. OR Quick delicious Meal Prep idea! Yes. Keep this recipe handy because you’ll use it a lot! Feel free to mix up the veggies to use whatever you have on hand and what you personally love! We eat chicken a few times each week, so it’s important to have an abundance of DELICIOUS recipes. What’s really in those ..read more