No More Struggling with Planning Clean Cuisine Dinners!

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Introducing… 30 Eat Clean Dinners! For a while now at Clean Cuisine and More, I have noticed that I get a lot of requests for the same thing over and over again from many of you. The requests typically sound something like:  Ivy  – Can you just plan out the entire week of clean eating [...]

Shake Up Your Cooking with Real Salt!

Better Real Salt

We’ve all been told we need to cut salt (sodium) from our diets – and that too much salt can lead to serious medical issues. Scary stuff, right? Well, the truth is you and I do need salt if we want to remain healthy – but we do not need the overly processed white crystals [...]

Summer Chilled Orange – Beet Soup

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The combination of oranges and beets have become popular in salads, so why not in soup? This dairy-free and vegan ruby red Chilled Orange-Beet Soup sensation can be made with less than 5 minutes of hands-on time. Detoxify & Beautify with Beets The betalin pigments present in beets have repeatedly been shown to support detoxification [...]

Veggie, Papaya and Watermelon Gazpacho with Jalapeno

Veggie, Papaya and Watermelon Gazpacho with Jalapeno

Sweet and savory, juicy and with a hint of spicy jalapeno kick, this detoxifying Veggie, Papaya and Watermelon Gazpacho is perfect for rehydrating and refueling in the heat of summer. The raw fruits and veggies deliver a mega serving of skin-protecting and anti-aging antioxidants vitamins A and C while the jalapeno contributes more than just [...]

Summer Raspberry Salad with Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette

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Since we are just entering peak raspberry season (mid-July through mid-September) I was inspired to make a Raspberry and Butter Leaf Salad drizzled with tart and tangy homemade raspberry vinaigrette. Raspberries are one of my favorite fruits not just for their taste but also becuase they are incredibly nutrient-dense and fiber rich. One cup of [...]

The Ivy Chopped Salad Inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow’s Cookbook

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I recently picked up a copy of Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook, My Father’s Daughter, after a friend on facebook mentioned it had a recipe for Kale Chips. Since I am totally addicted to the incredibly delicious but rather pricey Rhythm Kale Chips I buy at my local Whole Foods Market I thought it would be an [...]

Clean Cuisine Power Bites with Barlean’s Flax and Coconut Oil

Clean Cuisine Power Bites with Barlean's (Gail Ingram Photography)

I was recently asked by Barlean’s to give a speech at the national Vitamin Shoppe convention in Orlando, FL. The focus of my speech was to share with the Vitamin Shoppe managers and executives how I cleaned up my diet and altered my dietary fat intake after being diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) in 1998. [...]

Cardio and Leg Toning Hula Hoop Exercise with Hoopnotica Hoops

Woman holding hula hoop

I had hip surgery a few years back for femoral acetabular impingement and a labral tear and after the surgery I was very limited on the type of exercise I could do. I was unable to put any weight on the operated leg for over 8 weeks and even after that my surgeon really only [...]

Foods Containing Prebiotics and Probiotics

Prebiotic Foods

If you read the article my husband, Andy Larson, M.D., wrote recently you are most likely interested in boosting your intake of these super healthy substances.  In addition to taking supplements I also make an effort to include functional foods containing both prebiotics and probiotics in my diet on a regular basis. Vegan and Non-Vegan Probiotic [...]

Proven Benefits for Prebiotics and Probiotics

Prebiotics and Probiotics

By Andrew Larson, MD, FACS, FASMBS Here at Clean Cuisine and More and with my own patient population I am seeing increasing interest in prebiotics and probiotics both as standalone supplements and to be consumed in functional foods such as kefir, miso, tempeh, sauerkraut, bananas, artichokes, garlic, and whole wheat flour. I recently came across [...]

July 4th Sides: Mom’s Easy Healthy Baked Beans

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As I think about American cuisine for the upcoming 4th of July holiday I can’t help but think of baked beans. To me, baked beans are every bit as American as apple pie and just one of those staple dishes one imagines eating right alongside the rest of the classic . I love just about [...]

July 4th Sides: Made in the USA Whole Grain Corn Muffins

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Whatever you have planned for the July 4th holiday, these made-in-the-USA whole grain corn muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone. Additional Clean Cuisine July 4th sides include and . How to Make Super Healthy, Ultra Moist Whole Grain Corn Muffins The secret to making super healthy whole grain corn muffins that are [...]

July 4th Sides: Grilled Salad with Honey-Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

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  My son just reminded me it is time to start buying fireworks. This helpful little reminder immediately got me to thinking about red and white checkered tablecloths, those decorative miniature American flags on toothpicks and of course picnic party food that’s not only Clean Cuisine, but also universally pleasing…even for guests who are not [...]

Summer Favorite Easy Raw Dessert Recipes

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I started thinking about how I might create my own summery and easy raw dessert recipes after getting hooked on the mint “ice cream” sundae at my favorite local raw foods restaurant, Christopher’s Kitchen, a few months back. I had never heard of a raw ice cream sundae and was sort of wondering what it [...]

Quick Summer Smoothie – Edible Sunscreen “Carrot Cake” Smoothie

Quick Summer Smoothie on Clean Cuisine and More

If you read the article my husband, Andy Larson, M.D., wrote a few weeks ago about the proven (including carrots) have against sun damage you might want to try this refreshing Clean Cuisine style “Carrot Cake” Smoothie before you head to the beach. Originally, a version of this quick summer smoothie was posted on our Facebook page and some [...]

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