Garden of Eaten

I don't tell people what to eat. I just show you what I like to eat: recipes, pictures, videos, words. My thoughts on a healthy lifestyle? Eat to fuel, not to break down. Eat real food found naturally or in its natural state—no processed foods. Stay away from breads, unnatural oils and sugar. Cheat every so often, otherwise you're going to sink your own boat. (No one is perfect.) CrossFit. Lift heavy things. That's about it.

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My spinach understands the importance of consolidation for proper shelf life in a mini fridge. Two bags + two boxes into two tiny containers. #foodconsolidation #foodprep #spinachmagic #cityliving

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Just because you're eating clean doesn't mean your food has to be bland and unappetizing. We eat first with our eyes. This was a 10-minute meal: baked flounder with paprika on a bed of South African sautéed spinach and garlic. #cleaneats #wholefood #realfood #realsimple #gardenofeaten #eyesfirstthenmouth

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This time last year, we enjoyed espresso in Rome; it was so lovely. But there's no place I'd rather be than right here. This moment. #lovethemoment #lovelife #lovechange (at Ninth Street Espresso)

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I can't wait to try these Simple Mills #grainfree #glutenfree baking mixes when our paleo challenge is over. #paleo #nutsfornuts #realfood #bakingbabe

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In today's growler, homemade vanilla almond milk. One cup almonds, soaked overnight + 2 cups water + fresh vanilla beans, lightly sweetened with a few dates. #homemade #realfood #almondmilk

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Bottled my first batch of kombucha. Going into the second fermentation in style; these growler bottles are beautiful. Absolutely addicted. #kombucha #brew #bottling #fermentation #SCOBY #probiotic #health #homemade #DIY

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A little food prep goes a long way. Homemade ketchup and Paleo Powder were my condiment/seasoning of choice tonight. A huge Crock-Pot full of my beefy chorizo pumpkin chili + BBQ spicy pulled chicken leftovers, roasted asparagus and roasted sweet potatoes = at least 10 zoned meals for the week, plus dinner tonight. Define your goals and achieve them, one step at a time. #foodprep #paleo #realfood #reallyeasy #realingredients #inthezone #paleozone #paleolife #beastriver

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Huge Crock of bone broth will work its magic today. I used chicken wings and backs; and, most importantly, @nomnompaleo's recipe. #realfood #brothfordays #healthylife #brothygoodness

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The mother lode of PaleoChef condiments and marinades arrived today. Ready to rock and roll! #paleolife #beastriver #realingredients #realfood

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Grain-free pizza night, on the eve of our paleo challenge at @crossfiteastriver. Bison bacon with herb goat cheese on the top right; Apple Chardonnay sausage sprinkled with balsamic fig sauce on the top left. Paleo crust mix is easy to make and from White Lion Baking Co. I had to make this before it kept tempting me! #paleo #grainfree #pizzanight #beastriver

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#Paleo cookbook bibliophile. #passion

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I mean, really, isn't this the best way to do Monday? Homemade #paleo chocolate chip cookies. I used @againstallgrain's recipe from her new book. Might be my favorite yet. #sweettreat #chocoholic

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I have excellent ideas sometimes. Paleo graham cracker bites dipped in almond butter. #paleo #chocoholic #sweettreat

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Cocoa + coconut almond butter from Barney Butter. I'm certain this was made just for me. #chocoholic #nutbutter #nutsfornuts #healthyfats

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Cracked Nut Butter is my latest addiction. Fat + protein + deliciousness. It's worth every penny. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cookie Dough & Brownie Batter... I mean COME ON. #nutbutter #proteinqueen #snackattack #sweettreat

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Homemade #paleo mint chip ice cream. Feels like summer to me.

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Homemade chocolate peppermint almond-walnut milk. Not only is it easy, but you reap the benefits of being able to make nut flour with the leftover pulp/meal. #foodie #paleo #nutsfornuts #healthyfats