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What to Eat When Book Review

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I mentioned awhile back that I was finally able to grab a copy of What to Eat When:  A Strategic Plan to Improve Your Health and Life Through Food – and boy, am I glad I did! It’s definitely one of the best books on nutrition and healthy eating I have ever read. This is not to say it’s right , but the content is definitely food for thought! Basically, this blog post is a What to Eat When book review. As promised, I’ve put together a brief review to give those of you who are interested in learning more a little sneak peek. Bottom line? This one is well worth the read! Written by Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four #1 NYT Bestsellers and Dr. Michael Crupain, Medical Director for the Dr. Oz Show (both doctors are actually consultants for the show), What to Eat When is about exactly what the title states. While we know to focus on the quality and quantity of food, we also need to consider WHEN we’re eating it. Timing our food can make

The Best 17 Keto-Vegan-Paleo Recipes

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Thanks to the good folks at Paleohacks for today’s recipe. Is it possible to go keto while omitting all dairy and animal products as well? It might seem difficult, but these 17 keto-friendly vegan and Paleo recipes can get you started. The biggest challenge to going keto (and otherwise restricting your diet) is the frustrating perceived lack of variety when it comes to meals. We’re here to prove that even when following the keto, Paleo and vegan diets , you can still eat well. From breakfasts, to snacks, to lunch, dinner and dessert, there’s something for every meal of the day. Enjoy fluffy coconut flour flatbread to sandwich your favorite toppings , or healthy mint chocolate fudge for a treat. You’ll find inspiration all over this list. #1 The Big Man’s World | Low-Carb Crunch Protein Bars These five-ingredient, five-minute low-carb crunch protein bars are basically healthy candy bars. Plus, there are lots of modifications you can follow to best suit your diet. #2 Sweet as H

Clean Eating Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe

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This lemon tahini dressing recipe is clean, healthy and filled with deliciousness! I’m always on the lookout for a good salad dressing. And while I’ve found a small handful that are both clean and tasty at the grocery store, they always seem to be lacking when compared to homemade dressing. So I find myself always trying to come up with different salad dressings that will pair nicely with different vegetables, either as a dressing or a dip. This lemon tahini dressing is tasty and has a little of that “sweet and savory” thing going on. It has a great balance of flavor for most green salads or individual veggies. I often offer tahini dressing when friends or family come over and it always sparks a conversation. Here are some of the questions I’ve gotten in the past that you might be wondering too: WHAT IS TAHINI? Tahini is a sauce or condiment-type food that is made from roasted sesame seeds. Most people will recognize the flavor from a good hummus recipe, but it’s used in many di