People that succeed with healthy eating and see long-term results usually have one crucial thing in common: They know a thing or two about how to meal prep. It’s a ritual they’ve ingrained into their... Continue Reading
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You’ve probably heard of Keto, Atkins, and Low-Carb, three powerhouse diets that promise weight loss by focusing on lowering carbs. While all three do involve carb counts, there are some major differences that are important... Continue Reading
You’re probably familiar with the trendy keto diet by now—the lifestyle that cuts carb intake down to around 25 grams of net carbs a day and bulks up fats to make up about 80 percent... Continue Reading
If you are on the keto diet, you might be thinking, “Jeez, this is pretty hard enough.” I mean, the keto diet is generally restrictive, since you’re slashing carbs and bulking up on fats, and... Continue Reading
The keto diet has become the new hot diet for weight loss, greater energy, focus, performance and even sleep; yet, let’s be real, it’s pretty restrictive. You’re increasing fat intake to make up about 80... Continue Reading
Eating healthy is important at any age, especially so for children. As part of the #freshstart campaign, Fresh n’ Lean recently contributed $10,000 to the Riverside Unified School District’s Nutrition Services Department to cover unpaid... Continue Reading
When done correctly, the keto diet has a lot of benefits to offer: Weight loss Mental clarity Greater energy Decreased cravings Muscle growth Clearer skin But truth be told, following the diet as a newbie... Continue Reading
One of the most common questions about veganism is: can vegans eat honey? There is a straightforward answer to this question – no – but it does generate a lot of debate among vegans and... Continue Reading
Many of us grew up eating Oreos as kids, breaking apart the creamy middle from one half of the cookie and dunking it into a tall glass of milk. Little did we know that these... Continue Reading
If you’re wondering whether or not peanut butter is vegan, you’ve come to the right place. The easy answer is, yes. Peanut butter is vegan. But sometimes it’s not that clear-cut. There are a lot... Continue Reading
If you’re on the ketogenic diet, you’re probably thinking that sweeteners are off limits. And for the most part, you’d be right! I mean, the whole point is to slash carb intake and keep sugars... Continue Reading
Here’s what you need to know about the safety of the keto diet. Keto diet is safe and proven to work for short-term benefits, like weight loss. Keto diet isn’t safe for pregnant women and... Continue Reading
I didn’t begin Fresh n’ Lean in 2010 with the goal of getting personal attention — my sole focus was helping people live healthier, more convenient lives. I was an 18-year-old college student with a... Continue Reading
‘Tis the season for keto. The holidays are difficult for any diet. This time of year is filled with food-centered festivities, holiday parties, and time-honored eating traditions – and with the holidays often comes stress.... Continue Reading
The keto diet has become the “it” diet for weight loss. It uses fat to burn fat and help you drop pounds. It has a few variations, so there is some flexibility in structure. It... Continue Reading
Although it has a long history as a staple crop across Asia, it's only recently that people in the West have begun to recognize buckwheat as the incredible superfood that it is. Fagopyrum esculentum or... Continue Reading
Whether you suffer from digestive issues, are researching holistic ways to treat acne or are simply looking to improve your gut health, you've probably heard of the potential benefits of adding prebiotics and probiotics to... Continue Reading
Unless you’ve been chilling in Antarctica, you’ve probably heard of the keto diet. It’s basically the newest, “trendiest” diet of 2019, and for sure heading into 2020, and it’s been touted by countless health experts... Continue Reading
Meal prep can be enough of a challenge. Throw the keto diet into the mix, and it’s even harder to plan your meals for the week and make sure you’re purchasing the right ingredients and... Continue Reading
An unavoidable truth is that one of the best things you can do to protect the environment is to go vegetarian or vegan. As University of Oxford researcher Joseph Poore put it, following a vegan... Continue Reading
When you embark on your meal prep journey, choosing the right containers to do the job can be a bit of a minefield. Sifting through all the different shapes, sizes, and materials on your own... Continue Reading
[summary] Celery juice is the latest dieting fad to sweep the nation. Raw whole celery is a nutrient-dense food, but despite what proponents of the fad diet say, juicing is not the best way to... Continue Reading
Despite being one of the cornerstones of a well-balanced diet, fiber is often overlooked. Many people fall short of getting the right amount of fiber in their daily diets, often because they aren't eating enough... Continue Reading
You’ve likely heard of the trendy ketogenic diet by now—where you slash your carbohydrate intake and increase your fats to make up the bulk of your daily calories. Carbs are kept incredibly low, down to... Continue Reading
You're probably familiar with popular non-dairy milk alternatives like soy, almond, cashew, and coconut milk, but recently, oat milk has become the darling of those who eschew dairy in their diets. Seriously folks, if you're... Continue Reading
Finding snacks while on the keto diet isn't always easy. To make things simple, we've narrowed it down to the best, easy keto-friendly snack recipes that were crafted by keto and nutrition experts. But first,... Continue Reading
Initially, when we take a close look at the stats, things don't look too promising. Here’s some of the scariest I recently stumbled upon: Fast food restaurants in America serve 50 million customers per day.... Continue Reading
At Fresh n' Lean, we don't rest on our laurels. Our team has been working quietly behind the scenes and now has some major news to share with you. Brand New Kitchen Facility We've just... Continue Reading
A lot of people treat diet choices as all-or-nothing. Do you eat refined sugar or cut it out completely? Are you low-carb or carb-loading? Are you a vegan or a meat-eater? But, often, there are... Continue Reading
Paleo or plant-based, keto or carb loading, we can all agree on one thing: Meal prep makes a whole load of sense. It frees up precious time, saves money, and makes it way easier to... Continue Reading
What are the absolute worst foods to eat in the country? The franken-foods that we should all perhaps avoid (or at least limit our consumption of) if we’re looking to live a healthy, active lifestyle... Continue Reading
