Ati López~Blessed Total Fitness

What is clean eating?? The importance of clean eating is consuming food in its more natural state, or as close as possible.  It's not a DIET; it's a lifestyle approach. Eat 5 to 6 times a day!!! - 3 meals and 2 to 3 smalls snacks. Include a lean protein, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables,  and a complex carbohydrate with each meal. This keeps your body energized and burning calories efficiently all day long. Chose organic whenever possible.   If your budget limits you, make meat, eggs, dairy and the Dirty Dozen (ewg.org/foodnews) your organic priorities. Drink at least 2 liters of water a day - Limit your alcohol to one glass of antioxidant rich red wine a day. Get label savvy (important) read labels!!!! Clean foods contain short ingredient lists. Any product with long ingredient list not considered clean. Eat less processed foods You can greatly improve your diet and clean it up in a snap by cutting back on processed and package foods  which c

This salad is topped with hearty sweet potatoes--a superfood that is high in beta-carotene, potassium, and manganese. Pumpkin seeds add extra crunch! Total Time:  1 hour 15 min. Prep Time:  15 min. Cooking Time:  30 min. Yield:  2 servings Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1½ tsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice ½ tsp. raw honey (or pure maple syrup) 1 dash Himalayan salt (or sea salt) 1 tsp. chopped fresh herbs (like basil, oregano or parsley) (to taste; optional) 1 medium baked sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes 1 medium green apple, chopped ½ medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk green onion, finely sliced 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro 4 cups fresh arugula 2 Tbsp. pumpkin seed kernels, toasted (or chopped raw walnuts) Preparation: 1. Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and herbs (if desired) in a medium bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside. Set aside. 2. Combine sweet potato, apple, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro in