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40 Clean Eating Chicken Breast Recipes

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Lets face it. Clean eating and boneless, skinless chicken breasts basically go hand in hand. It would almost be comical except for the fact that they really are a fantastic source of lean protein.… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2xk1RHO

What Primal Types Can Learn from Plant-Based Diets (and Dieters)

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I joke around a lot and give them hell, but I have love and respect for plant-based diets and the people who eat them. These folks come at health from an entirely different place, and, it’s true, I don’t think their diets are optimal. I think they get a lot wrong. They often misconstrue what Primal is all about. I’ve even received threats from some of the less grounded members of the community, though I know that these are the outliers, the extremists, and I never took them seriously. But…I’d also suggest plant-based dieters get a lot right. More than you’d think. I’m not talking about the pastatarians, of course, or the junk food vegans, or the vegetarians who subsist entirely on pizza and Tofurkey. I’m talking about the ones eating loads of veggies. Actual vegetarians and vegans who eat actual plants. They can learn a ton from us . That’s true. We can learn a lot from them, too. Today, I wanted to discuss just what I’ve learned and what we  can learn from plant-based diets. How

Recent Questions (and My Responses) from Readers

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Hi, guys! I love when readers/followers reach out with questions for me – it’s such a great way to connect with you guys on a deeper level. It also helps me identify topics and areas that you guys want to know more about, so keep those inquires coming! And, with that, here are some questions that I recently received and my responses! On your Instagram Stories, you always show videos of your espresso machine. Can you tell me what kind it is and whether you would recommend it?  Ahh, yes, if you follow me on Instagram Stories, you probably see my espresso machine just about everyday! Haha! I received it after attending a special blogger event at the Nespresso Boutique in Boston. Fun side story: I was newly pregnant and hadn’t told anyone yet (not even my friend Elizabeth , who was at the event with me), so I ordered all decaf espresso and coffee and felt like I was acting like such a weirdo. Maybe not, but I felt super awkward hiding my little secret! Anyway, the model that I have i

Second Chance Banana Bites

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Ever since the dawn of healthy living blogs we have been making tasty, healthy “cookie” recipes. We want cookies any time – breakfast, second breakfast, snack, second snack, dessert, second dessert! ; ) So, here is a recipe for banana bites. They are like those cookies you can have at any time. But, I don’t want to trick anyone into thinking that these are melt-in-your-mouth buttery, sugary cookies, so I call them “bites” instead. They are made with just five simple ingredients, and they are the perfect way to use some some extra ripe bananas! Hence the name, “second chance!” This recipe couldn’t be easier. First, mash the bananas. Then, mix in other ingredients (the bites are brown from a healthy dose of cinnamon!) I used slivered almonds for crunch, but feel free to use your favorite nut or leave them out to be lunchbox-friendly. Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake for about 25 minutes. They’ll get just firm to the touch, but they are still