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Dani Spies is a Certified Health and Nutrition Counselor, Fitness Trainer and Mom who is passionate about finding simple ways to make real, whole, nutrtious foods a part of an everyday kitchen. More about Dani »

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Slaw Topped Bison Sliders

Slaw Topped Bison Sliders
Seriously people, I need to know... what's better than taking a meal that has a reputation of being "bad" for you and turning it in to a Clean Eating meal that is not only nutritious but just oozes with deliciousness as well!?

Oh, what can I say... it's the little things that make me happy and these Bison Sliders are no exception!

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Video: Pan Seared Chicken w/ Balsamic Strawberries and Feta Cheese

Video: Pan Seared Chicken w/ Balsamic Strawberries and Feta Cheese
*From the recipe archive, originally posted August, 2008.
I just made this recipe again and enjoyed just as much as the first time so I just had to pull it out of the archives to share with you guys again! 
 
I've learned that when it comes to cooking, it's more important to watch the technique instead of the details of the exact recipe. 

So for instance...

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Pantry Puttanesca Sauce

Pantry Puttanesca Sauce
This recipe was 100% inspired by the one and only, Miss Katie O'Cuddles (that's her nickname around here).

Katie eats some form of pasta and tomato sauce nearly everyday and she just so happens to ADORE salty flavors (especially Kalamata olives) so I got to thinking...

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Video: Eggplant '101'

Video: Eggplant '101'
Well it's time for another 'Ingredient 101' and you guys know what that means!

I'll be giving you the low down on all of the in's and out's you need to know when it comes to working with Eggplant!

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Bite-Sized Blueberry Bran Muffins

Bite-Sized Blueberry Bran Muffins
Remember the abundance of blueberries I mentioned a few weeks back when I was making my Whole Wheat Blueberry Scones?  

Well, they're baaaaaack...  

Only this time they are jam packed into some Bite Size Blueberry Bran Muffins!  

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How To Relax Into Weight Loss

How To Relax Into Weight Loss
I can't even begin to tell you how many years I spent STRESSING OUT over losing weight.  I knew the ins and outs of fitness, nutrition, and food but still could never seem to come up with the right formula for my body.

It wasn't until I began to understand that health and nutrition were not only a science but an art as well that I was able to drop my shoulders and begin to relax into the process.

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