Category: Clean Living

The First Trimester Of Dietary Change
Clean Living

The First Trimester Of Dietary Change

Sarah

In late October, Kirk asked if we'd change how we ate. I am not going to lie and say it has been easy. With teens at home, I have to work around them as well. But as we enter the Second Trimester, I have learned a lot this time about what works for us and… Continue reading The First Trimester Of Dietary Change

Protein Egg Bites
Clean Living · Recipes

Protein Egg Bites

Sarah

I revisited Kirk's daily egg bites by adding Greek yogurt for more protein. The bites are low-carb and -high-protein, with an egg souffle texture. These bites are vegetarian as prepared; feel free to use them as a base and sprinkle them on the top before baking finely chopped cooked meats or roasted vegetables for more… Continue reading Protein Egg Bites

Make America Healthy Again: The FDA Bans Red Dye 3
Clean Living · MAHA

Make America Healthy Again: The FDA Bans Red Dye 3

Sarah

There's still so much work to do in Making America Healthy Again, but the FDA's announcement that Red Dye 3 will be banned in food production by January 2027 and medicine by January 2028 makes me so happy. Even if it is a ploy by the FDA to show their soon-to-be-leaders that they shouldn't get… Continue reading Make America Healthy Again: The FDA Bans Red Dye 3

Why We Freeze-Dry: The Insane Egg Prices
Clean Living · Prepping · Preserving

Why We Freeze-Dry: The Insane Egg Prices

Sarah

Egg prices were terrible enough a couple of years back when the last "scare" occurred, but nowhere as bad as this January in the PNW.We already have higher prices for eggs in Washington, Oregon, and California due to state laws on chicken eggs, which mostly went into action in January of 2023, that require all… Continue reading Why We Freeze-Dry: The Insane Egg Prices

High-protein Poblano Pepper and Ham Scramble
Clean Living · Recipes

High-protein Poblano Pepper and Ham Scramble

Sarah

Eating eggs is simple when trying to eat low-carb/high-protein, but it can get rather boring quickly. I came up with this tasty scramble, where it's got just a pinch of heat from the poblano pepper. If you find those too spicy, just use a green bell pepper. The pepper also gives it bulk for only… Continue reading High-protein Poblano Pepper and Ham Scramble