Jess N, Author at Clean Plates

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Thinking About a Major Career Shift in the New Year? Here Are 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Quit My 9-5

By Jess N / December 27, 2021 /

Here are the best pieces of advice I wish I knew before I quit my job and started out on my own as an entrepreneur.

Last Year, I Tried a Mostly-Kinda-Keto Diet — and It Totally Worked

By Jess N / December 27, 2021 /

I tried a keto-ish diet (with no grains, legumes, or sugar) and found that by keeping it flexible, I continue to actually stick to it. And I feel *amazing* on it, too.

5 Ways to Crush Your 2022 Money Goals

By Jess N / December 27, 2021 /

A financial planner offers her favorite simple, money-saving techniques to help you start the New Year on the right path.

Give Your Liver Some Love with These Healthy Foods

By Jess N / December 27, 2021 /

These liver-healing foods can help you detox after a night of drinking — but are even more effective when enjoyed on a regular basis.

An MD’s Guide to Resetting Your Body After the Holidays

By Jess N / December 22, 2021 /

My advice as a physician is to not go into New Year’s resolutions blindly, expecting things to miraculously fall into place. Instead, make a plan.

Gluten-Free Quinoa Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup

By Jess N / December 21, 2021 /

These gluten-free pancakes are impossibly fluffy and have that added boost of quinoa for extra fiber and protein to power you through the morning.

A woman sitting in a cafe organizing on her laptop and with her planner

Want a More Organized Life in 2022? Here’s a Pro’s Best Advice

By Jess N / December 20, 2021 /

A professional organizer offers her best advice for getting off the Hot Mess Express and experiencing a more organized life.

8 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for a Crowd

By Jess N / December 20, 2021 /

These healthy, filling, and — most importantly — delicious breakfast recipes for a crowd are easy to master, and bound to wow your guests.

5 Ways to Gift Yourself a Happier (and Healthier) Holiday Season

By Jess N / December 15, 2021 /

For as much fun as the holiday season can be — with all the gifts, gatherings, and gustatory delights — it’s often regarded as one of the most challenging.

Reconnecting with My Heritage through Gravlax, a Nordic Salt-Cured Salmon

By Jess N / December 15, 2021 /

Gravlax requires just a few ingredients: fish, salt, sugar, pepper, and dill. And this delicious recipe helps me feel connected to my Nordic heritage.

12 Air Fryer Recipes That Make Holiday Cooking Easier and Healthier

By Jess N / December 13, 2021 /

An air fryer can make holiday cooking simpler, faster, more flavorful — and healthier. Here are some of our favorite recipes.

Sesame Milk: How Does the New Alt Milk on the Scene Stack Up Against the Competition?

By Jess N / December 13, 2021 /

We honestly reviewed Hope & Sesame’s Organic Unsweetened Sesame Milk, which is tree nut-free and high protein — but does it taste good?

A Mom and Daughter Cook: Working Together on Plant-Based Versions of Holiday Classics

By Jess N / December 13, 2021 /

When my daughter decided to go vegan, we had to put our heads together to come up with plant-based versions of her favorite holiday recipes.

6 Tasty Keto Holiday Desserts (That Don’t Taste Low-Carb)

By Jess N / December 13, 2021 /

Eating low-carb doesn’t have to mean saying “no” to holiday fun. Fortunately, it’s totally possible to make delicious keto desserts.

Make Your Holidays Happy and Healthy with These 8 Easy Swaps

By Jess N / December 9, 2021 /

Here are easy changes that will make the holiday dishes you love more nutrient-dense — but honestly just as delicious.

Editor’s Picks: The Top 10 Gifts for People Who Live to Entertain (Including Lots of Under-$20 Options)

By Jess N / December 9, 2021 /

These gifts are an ideal way to show the host-with-the-most in your life that you appreciate their hospitality and notice how much effort they put in.

BetterMe Review: An App That Takes Health Coaching to the Next Level

By Jess N / December 6, 2021 /

We’re approaching the height of the holiday season: one of the hardest times to maintain a healthy weight and feel good about ourselves.

Editor’s Picks: The Top 10 Gifts for People Who Absolutely Love to Cook

By Jess N / December 3, 2021 /

Forget personalized cutting boards: home cooks really want these items that make cooking easier, more delicious, and more fun.

Implement These Habits and You Could Add Up to 15 Years to Your Lifespan

By Jess N / November 30, 2021 /

Hormone levels, happy relationships, and “positive” stress can all slow the aging process. Here’s how.

9 Longevity-Promoting Recipes from Italy’s “Blue Zone”

By Jess N / November 30, 2021 /

“Blue Zones” — regions of the world where people to age 100 at the highest rates — have these foods in common.

Remember Lunchables? These Are the Healthier, Nitrate-Free Versions Kids Will Love

By Jess N / November 30, 2021 /

In addition to making my own DIY Lunchables, I always have this brand’s healthy, ready-made lunches in the fridge for when my schedule goes off the rails.