Jess N, Author at Clean Plates

7 Lighter Versions of Your Favorite Winter Recipes (That Still Taste Great)

By Jess N / January 11, 2022 /

We rounded up some fan-favorite winter comfort food recipes, each with a healthy twist (and plenty of extra vegetables).

Food combining: turmeric and black pepper

Food Combining: Does It Work? Nutritionists Give Us the Real Answers

By Jess N / January 10, 2022 /

Food combining is based on the belief that certain foods pair well and others do not. We break down what’s true and what isn’t.

What Is The Best Drink to Lower Cholesterol? kefir smoothie with blueberries

What Is the Best Drink to Lower Cholesterol? We Asked Experts to Find Out

By Jess N / January 10, 2022 /

Dietary changes can help reduce high cholesterol. Here, experts explain the best drink to lower your cholesterol — which might surprise you.

The Ultimate Guide to Postbiotics (Which You Need Just as Much as Probiotics)

By Jess N / January 7, 2022 /

You know about probiotics and prebiotics, but what are postbiotics? We interview experts in nutrition for info on this important player in gut health.

10 Healthful Chicken Soups from Around the World

By Jess N / January 5, 2022 /

We’re celebrating some excellent chicken soup recipes from across the world that showcase how a simple base can be used to create a seriously impressive diversity of flavors.

original collage by Lindsey Engelken for Clean Plates

The Unexpected Side Effects of Relative Choices

By Jess N / January 4, 2022 /

After quitting drinking, author and comedian Sharon Spell lost 50 pounds — but that was just the start of her weight loss journey.

The Health Benefits of White Vegetables

By Jess N / January 4, 2022 /

White vegetables have a whole lot to offer nutritionally. We’re sharing the most nutritious ones you can find — plus what they can do for your body.

10 Easy Keto Breakfast Ideas (That Aren’t Just Bacon and Eggs)

By Jess N / January 3, 2022 /

Coming up with keto breakfast ideas can be challenging. Sure, there’s always bacon and eggs — but here’s some more fun variety.

5 Reasons You Absolutely Need to Eat Less Sugar

By Jess N / January 3, 2022 /

If you crave sweet treats on a regular basis, you’re not alone — and there’s a neurochemical reason behind your desires. But this habit-forming substance is seriously bad for you.

8 Delicious, Metabolism-Boosting Mediterranean Diet Recipes

By Jess N / January 3, 2022 /

High-quality olive oil, fresh produce, whole grains, flaky fish… what’s not to love? These metabolism-boosting Mediterranean recipes are the perfect way to start the year on a healthy note.

Trainers Share Their Top Tips for Getting Fit in Just 20 Minutes a Day

By Jess N / December 30, 2021 /

Two certified fitness trainers explain why 20 minutes a day is sufficient for helping you reach your fitness goals, and share their top tips.

8 Honest, Actually Doable Health Tips from the Clean Plates Team

By Jess N / December 28, 2021 /

Our team shares their best healthy lifestyle tips (that we *actually* use in our everyday lives) to stay strong, eat well, and feel our best.

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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.

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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.

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.