Discover the transformative power of whole food plant-based nutrition in our Nutrition category. Explore expert insights, recipes, and tips for a healthier, plant-centric lifestyle at Clean Cooking with Caitlin
Are Chickpeas Good for You? Yes — genuinely yes. One cup of cooked chickpeas delivers about 14.5g of protein, 12.5g of fiber, and solid amounts of iron, folate, and magnesium. They’re one of the most nutrient-dense things you can keep in your pantry, and both dried and canned are great options. The differences come down […]
Dried vs Canned Chickpeas: Taste, Cost, Nutrition & Best Uses (+ Recipes!) Read More »
Cooking can often feel like a daunting task, especially if you have a bustling household, are a busy mom juggling multiple responsibilities, or you’re on a journey to shed a few extra pounds. As a mum of four and business owner, who also strives to maintain a wholesome diet, I am certainly familiar with all
Cooking Hacks That Will Help You Save Time and Eat Healthier! Read More »
If you’ve ever felt wiped out by mid-afternoon and wondered whether your diet has anything to do with it, you’re definitely not alone. Iron is one of those nutrients that quietly does a ton of heavy lifting in the body, and when it’s running low, everyday life just feels harder. The good news is you
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If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok or a doctor’s office lately, you’ve probably heard about GLP-1, the hormone behind those popular weight loss medications. Here’s the fun part though: your gut already makes this stuff, and certain everyday foods can nudge it into action without a prescription pad involved. I’m not saying a bowl of
8 Foods That Mimic GLP-1 Naturally (and 3 “Diet” Foods That Block It) Read More »
Okay, real talk: the fermented food aisle at the grocery store has gotten a little out of hand. One minute it’s a jar of sauerkraut that’s been made the same way for a thousand years, and the next it’s a “probiotic” drink with more sugar than a can of soda hiding under a label that
7 Fermented Foods That Fix Your Gut Fast (and 3 That Are Basically Sugar in Disguise) Read More »
Fat got a bad reputation for decades, and honestly, a lot of us grew up hearing we should avoid it at all costs. The reality is more interesting. Large, high-quality studies from 2024 and 2025 now show that the source of fat, whether plant or animal, matters just as much as whether it’s saturated or
8 Heart-Healthy Plant Fats to Eat Daily (and 2 You Should Use Sparingly) Read More »
Your skin tells a story about what’s happening inside your body, and hydration is one of the loudest chapters. Most of us focus on what we put on our skin, forgetting that what we put in our mouths matters just as much. Skin is composed of approximately thirty percent water, making hydration vital for its
10 Hydrating Foods for Better Skin Health (and 3 Drinks Drying It Out) Read More »
Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, and what you eat has a direct say in who thrives down there. Naturally fermented foods have been getting a lot of attention from health experts because they may help strengthen your gut microbiome, the roughly 100 trillion bacteria and microorganisms that live in your digestive tract.
8 Fermented Foods to Eat Weekly for Optimal Gut Microbiome Support Read More »
If you’ve ever stood in front of the open fridge completely forgetting why you walked over there, put your keys in the freezer, or completely blanked on a word mid-sentence while talking to your kid – you’re not imagining it. That scattered, cloudy feeling has a name, and honestly, it’s practically a rite of passage
The "Mom Fog" is real – here are 7 foods I eat to help me focus during the day Read More »
Coconut water has become one of those drinks that sounds healthy, looks beachy, and somehow makes you feel like you should be wearing linen pants near a palm tree. But is coconut water actually good for you – or is it just very well-hydrated marketing? The short answer: coconut water can be a refreshing, naturally
Is Coconut Water Healthy? Benefits, Hydration, Sugar, and Easy Ways to Use It Read More »
