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"Help me lose weight!"

... is probably one of the most common phrases you hear in January. I walked into the gym two weeks ago, and could barely find a free locker.

And traffic for my clean eating and weight loss websites? Shooting off the roof!

While Im happy everyones asking for weight loss help, and has health and fitness on their minds...

I must stress that weight loss--and especially doing it through a clean eating diet--isnt a traditional process that deprives of certain food groups and cutting calories. Instead, proper weight loss (through clean eating diet) requires daily eat clean habits and exercise--and continuing both for a life time.


A clean eating diet, despite its ability to help with weight loss, is not a diet but a life style change.

And hence this little websites purpose to provide free daily clean eating and weight loss meal plans, with easy and healthy meal ideas, as well as constant reminders that aid in your weight loss journey.

One of the improvements Id like to make to the Clean Eating and Meal Plan site, in 2015, is to add more healthy weight loss recipes.

Meal plans are good; links to other sites are great. However, I also feel that providing healthy recipes right here adds variety and therefore improves visitors overall experience.

Without further a due, heres todays Healthy Lunch Recipe--Shrimp Avocado Boat.

I served this to family and friends during Christmas, and everyone loved it. I think youll like it too, especially if youre an avocado-lover.

Healthy Lunch: Shrimp Avocado Boat

Ingredients:

- 11/2 to 2 cups of cooked shrimp, diced
- 1 table spoon of fresh organic chives, diced
- 1 Haas avocado
- 2 leaves of basil, broken into small pieces
- 1/2 table spoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 dash of sea salt
- 1 dash of fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tea spoon of organic balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup of organ cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tea spoons of dry dill

Directions:

1. Cut avocado into two halves, and take out core. Lay on plate and set aside.
2. Heat frying pan on high. Add olive oil.
3. When olive oil heats up, add chives and shrimp. Stir for 30 seconds.
4. Add sea salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar. Stir and cook for about 1 min.
5. Turn off heat. Transfer cooked shrimp into a bowl. Set aside.
6. In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, yogurt and dill. Mix well.
7. Add cooked shrimp into the mixing bowl. Mix again.
8. Scoop mixture evenly into each avocado halve (or boat).
9. Top with broken basil leaves.

Serve and enjoy!

I think Ill make this healthy lunch again tomorrow.

Just looking at the Shrimp Avocado Boats makes me drool. Hope you like it too.

By the way, for this clean eating recipe, here are the products I recommend:

Vila Manodori Organic Balsamic Vinegar

Made from Italy, birth place of balsamic vinegar, this is a premium balsamic vinegar with rich, potent and enjoyable flavor. Also, its certified organic.

Find it at Vila Manodori Vinegar.

California Olive Ranch Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This award-winning olive oil is known for its amazing flavor and elegant casing. Its 100% California-grown and certified extra virgin by COOC. A really great item for cooking.

Find it at California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Well, thats it for today at the Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan.

Thanks for visiting.

Hope you liked todays healthy lunch and clean eating recipe.

Have a nice weekend!

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Breakfast

Organic Steel Cut Oats with Mixed Berry Sauce


After softening mixed berries with coconut oil and and all natural brown cane sugar via stove top, ingredients turned into berry sauce. I then added sauce to cooked organic steel cut oats. It was a scrumptious and filling breakfast. Hope you like the idea!

Mid Morning Snack

Trader Joes Dark Chocolate Almonds

A little sweet and a little salty, these dark chocolate almonds explode with flavor.

Find them at Trader Joes Dark Chocolate Almonds.

Lunch

Thai Black Fried Rice

 Black rice, or forbidden rice, is a product of Southeast Asia. Its rich in antioxidants that flush bodys waste and anthocyanins that prevent plague-build up in arteries to cause heart attack.

Like white rice, black rice can be cooked in many ways, including in fried rice. Todays black fried rice, for example, is a fantastic way to enjoy black rice. With eggs and broccoli, the dish was full of protein, vegetable and grain. Plus, it was tasty.

If you want the recipe, find it at Clean Eating Dinner Recipe - Thai Black Rice

Afternoon Snack

Grapes, Walnuts and Honey

Dinner

Clean Eating Orange Chicken

Normal process of making orange chicken is to first bread and fry chicken in oil at high temperature, and then drown the chicken, by stir fry, in heavy, starchy and sugary sauce. (Trust me. Our family owned a Chinese restaurant. Ive seen the process many times.)

Orange chicken is delicious, but certainly unhealthy. Todays clean eating orange chicken, however, retains orange chickens tangy flavor without deep-frying and heavy breading. Its light, simple and (still) delicious. A great clean eating alternative to your favorite Chinese meal.

Find recipe at Clean Eating Dinner - Orange Chicken.

Thank you again for visiting Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan!

Hope you enjoyed todays healthy weight loss foods and meal ideas.

See you next time.

Also, if you need more weight loss help, scroll down and check out todays product recommendation.

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WEEKNIGHT FRESH AND FAST (WILLIAMS-SONOMA)
Simple, Healthy Meals for Every Night of the Week

See reviews here.

"Weeknight Fresh & Fast shows how to put a delicious, wholesome meal on the table every night of the week. Reflecting author Kristine Kidd’s practical and flavorful approach to cooking, it offers quick, easy, and healthy dinner ideas for any time of the year, with dozens of choices for poultry, meat, seafood, pasta, egg dishes, soups, stews and more.

Using fresh produce as the foundation, Kidd transforms fresh ingredients into delicious dishes: a lemony sauté of chicken cutlets, asparagus, and sugar snaps is perfect in the springtime; quickly grilled lamb chops with chunky peach salsa make the most of summer’s abundance; a comforting risotto with earthy vegetables and creamy blue cheese is a creative way to highlight fall’s bounty; juicy roasted salmon topped with tangy grapefruit and avocado relish makes the most of winter’s citrus. Many recipes are perfect for two people and can easily be scaled up to serve more.

Organized by season, chapters open with advice about the fresh ingredients and cooking methods best suited to the time of year. Also included are ideas for quick vegetable sides and fruit desserts as well as advice on stocking the pantry. Clever tips throughout offer enticing ways to round out meals, customize recipes to personal tastes, menu-planning strategies, and helpful ideas for turning leftovers into new suppers later in the week.

With this solution-packed title on the shelf, you’ll have a reliable road map for eating well every night, no matter what the day brings.

- Quick weeknight meal ideas for spring, summer, fall, winter
- More than 100 recipes for meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian dinners
- Ideas for rounding out the meal with quick sides and fruit-based desserts
- Tips offer time-saving strategies, ideas for using leftovers, and more"

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Snack time: 12:30pm (consumed)
Phase 1: Precut Watermelons from Whole Foods (1 cup)
Cost: $4.79 + tax

It was sweet and tasty =) By this point my tummy was already grumbling a bit.

Water intake thus far:
8oz of 70oz

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Healthy Snack Bars for Clean Eating Diet

Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plans Weekly Recommendations

1. Simple Squares Whole Food Snack Bar (in Cinnamon-Clove Flavor) (Sold here)

Description:	- Nuts + Honey + Vanilla + Sea Salt + Herbs = SIMPLE! - NO wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, corn and refined sugars - Paleo-friendly, Raw, Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher - High protein, low sodium, low sugar
Ingredients:	Organic Cashews, Organic Almonds, Organic Honey, Organic Unsweetened Coconut, Organic Vanilla, Sea Salt, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Cloves.
Find it at:	Simple Squares Whole Food Snack Bar

2. PaleoLife Paleo Bars (Sold here)

Description:	- PREMIUM Paleo- and Primal-friendly nutrition bar that tastes incredible! - Ultra-premium, all-natural, fresh REAL FOOD ingredients from nature. - High-protein and high-fiber, these are perfect for post-workout food, meal replacement or snack. - No gluten, wheat, soy, dairy, or sugar-laden inflammatory source ingredients.
Ingredients:	Organic Cashew Butter, Organic Almond Butter, Premium Organic Rice Protein, Chicory Root Fiber, Raw Organic Walnuts, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Unsweetened Coconut, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Cocoa, Organic Cacao Nibs, Organic Cinnamon, Premium Sea Salt.
Find it at:	PaleoLife Paleo Bars

3. Pure Organic Ancient Grains Nut Bar (in Chocolate Chunk Flavor) (Sold here)

Description:	- Exclusive blend of ancient grains: quinoa, amaranth, flax and hemp, offering nutritional balance. - Each bar contains only 160 calories while offering 5 gram of protein! - Certified organic, gluten-free, vegan, kosher and non-GMO verified.
Ingredients:	*Pure ancient grains blend (*quinoa, *crispy brown rice, *amaranth, *flax seed, *hemp seed), *tapioca syrup, *almonds, *walnuts, *chocolate (*cocoa liquor, *cane sugar, *cocoa butter, *cocoa powder), *peanuts, *brown rice protein, *agave nectar, *evaporated cane syurp, *cashew butter, *cocoa nibs, *cocoa powder, *vanilla, sea salt, baking soda, spice (to protect flavor).
Find it at:	Pure Organic Ancient Grains Nut Bar

4. Health Valley Organic Multigrain Cereal Bars (Blueberry Cobbler) (Sold here)

Description:	- Made from blueberries, cane juice, oats, and wheat flour. - Excellent source of fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B. - Cholesterol free and low fat. - USDA certified organic.
Ingredients:	Blueberry Filling (Organic Cane Juice, Blueberries, Concentrated Fruit Juices [Pineapple, Peach, Pear], Tapioca, Vegetable Glycerin, Natural Flavors, Apple Pectin, Carob Bean Gum, Red Cabbage Extract [For Color]), Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Cane Juice, Organic Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Organic Oats, Organic Wheat Gluten, Organic Honey, Organic Wheat Bran, Natural Flavors, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cream of Tartar, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin, Maltodextrin (From Corn), Citrus Oils, Carrageenan, Sea Salt, Annatto and Turmeric (For Color).
Find it at:	Health Valley Organic Multigrain Cereal Bars (Blueberry Cobbler)

5. Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bars (Chocolate Coconut Bliss) (Sold here)

Description:	- A healthy alternative to your favorite almond candy or chocolate macaroon, with organic ingredients such as chocolate, coconut and almonds, for a moist, delicious and crunchy treat. - This is currently the #1 Selling USDA Certified Organic Bar; Its gluten free, non-GMO certified, organic and vegan. - Each bar offers 7 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, high traces of Omega-6, minerals and vitamins; - No refined sugars, no trans fats or hydrogenated oils. - One year shelf life from date of manufacture. - Made in New York in products own Gluten-Free, Kosher, Vegan, Organic facility. - No use of soy protein isolate flour, crisps or beans, wheat, oats, rice or other filler grains, corn syrup (glucose syrup), inulin (chicory root fiber) or animal products.
Ingredients:	All Organic, Natural Ingredients: Cashews, Sunflower Seeds Kernels, Agave Nectar, Dates, Coconut, Cocoa Powder Processed with Alkali, Almonds, Sprouted Flax Seed.
Find it at:	Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bars

6. Natures Path Organic Granola Bars, with Pumpkin-n-Spice and Flax Plus (Sold here)

Description:	- Certified organic and kosher; including rolled oats, brown rice flour, and pumpkin seeds; 100% wheat free. - No trans fat and only 90 mgs of sodium; - 2 grams of dietary fiber and 3 grams of protein. - Great-tasting ingredients including wholesome oats, heart-healthy flax seed and pumpkin. - Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging.
Ingredients:	Granola* (rolled oats*, evaporated cane juice*, soy oil*), tapioca syrup*, brown rice flour*, pumpkin seeds* (pumpkin seeds*, salt), invert cane syrup*, flaxseeds*, acacia gum*, soy oil*, evaporated cane juice*, sea salt, spice*, molasses*. *Organic. Contains soy. Produced in a facility that uses dairy, peanuts, and tree nuts.
Find it at:	Natures Path Organic Granola Bars

7. Two Moms In The Raw Organic Cranberry Nut Bar (Sold here)

Description:	- A cinnamon roll without the roll. - A great combination of nuts, fruit and spices thats sweet and nutty. - A tasty and energetic treat. - Vegan, Wheat Free, Kosher, 100 Percent Organic.
Ingredients:	Organic Agave Certified Gluten-free Organic Oat Groats* Organic Sunflower Seeds Organic Buckwheat Organic Pumpkin Seeds Organic Cranberries Organic Millet Organic Apples Organic Sesame Seeds Organic Flax Seeds Organic Pecans Organic Almonds Organic Cinnamon and Sea Salt
Find it at:	Two Moms In The Raw Organic Cranberry Nut Bar

8. Organic Food Bar, Belgium Chocolate Chip (Sold here)

Description:	"Legend has it that Albert Einstein was eating chocolate when he came upon the theory of relativity. While chocolate may be good for the mind, we know it’s good for the body. In fact, dark chocolate is one of the most potent antioxidants in nature, with a very high ORAC factor is a fancy term for how much a food protects you against free radical damage. It has the same formula as our vegan bar, with the added taste and nutritional power of organic, non-dairy, dark chocolate chips."
Ingredients:	Organic Almond Butter, Organic Dates, Organic Tapioca, Organic Dark Chocolate Chips (Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Chocolate Liquor, Organic Vanilla), Organic Protein Blend (Organic Pea Protein, Organic Pumpkin Protein), Organic Bio Sprouts™ – Flax, Organic Bio Sprouts™ – Quinoa, Organic Sesame Seeds and Lots of Love!
Find it at:	Organic Food Bar (Belgium Chocolate Chip)

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Breakfast

Siggis Icelandic Style Yogurt

Thick, creamy and high-protein, Siggis Icelantic style yogurt differs from others in pureness and richness. Made with high-quality ingredients and staying true to traditional Icelandic flavor, Siggis yogurt is one of the tastiest and healthiest diary products in the market.

If you want to read Siggis story in detail, visit Siggis Icelantic Style Yogurt. And you can get the yogurt at Siggis Yogurt.

Find it at Siggis Icelantic Yogurt

Mid Morning Snack

Beet Corn Chips by The Better Chips

These arent your ordinary corn chips! Made with fresh ingredients and lightly-dusted with sea salt, The Better Chip Beet Corn Chips are flavorful, crunchy and healthy.

Great idea for quick healthy snacks for work, as well as play. Find them at Beet Corn Chips.

Get these at Beet Corn Chips.

Beet Corn Chips

Beet Corn Chips

Lunch

Edamame and Chicken


This is one of the tastiest healthy lunch options Ive tried. Just sautee green onion and edamame in a wok or skillet and add chopped broiled chicken.


Its quick, filling and full of protein. You should absolutely try it.

Afternoon Snack

Sesame Sticks

 Sesame seeds are great sources of copper, manganese and calcium. Theyre also full of flavor and fun to snack on.

These sesame sticks are tasty, wholesome and crunchy. Theyre practically the perfect quick healthy snacks.

Find them at Everything Sesame Sticks.

Get them at Tasty Sesame Sticks.

Dinner

Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry

This healthy chicken meal is full of antioxidants and protein. Its also tasty in Asian flavor, and wholesome with organic quinoa. I enjoyed it and hope you do too.

Get recipe at clean eating dinner - Chicken Mushroom Stir Fry.

Thank you so much again for visiting todays clean eating weight loss meal plan!

Hope youre having a nice day.

See you next time.

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Eat to Live Cookbook: 200 Delicious Nutrient-Rich Recipes for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss
By Joel Fuhrman

"Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods.His New York Times bestsellers, Eat To Live and The End of Diabetes, are two of his seven books on human nutrition. Dr. Fuhrmans hugely successful PBS television shows bring nutritional science to homes all across America.Dr. Fuhrman is actively involved in scientific research in human nutrition. His most recent scientific study on food addiction and human hunger was published in the scientific journal, Nutrition Journal, November 2011. Dr. Fuhrman is the research director of the Nutritional Research Foundation"

Find book at Eat to Live Cookbook. 
 

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Breakfast

Whole Wheat Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Fruits on the Side

This breakfast is all about being nutritious: it has whole wheat; it has protein; and it has fresh fruits. Its not a fancy breakfast but its clean.

Mid Morning Snack

Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt with Raspberries and Honey

Lunch

Apple and Fig Quinoa Salad

What a delicious yet wholesome combination! Organic red and white quinoa, granny apple chunks and sliced figs, mixed in a light blend of vinegarette, agave and lime juice. 

Its simple; its savory. I loved it. I think you should try it.

Afternoon Snack

Mango

Dinner

Herb- and Pepper-Rubbed Broiled Chicken with Steamed Green Beans

This was a quick dinner. Good for week nights. 

In a mixing bowl, add chicken breast, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, ground black pepper and dry herbs of your choice. Broil on high for about five minutes each side. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables like todays green beans.

Super simple and super healthy.

Thanks again for visiting Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan!

See you next time.

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HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS | WEIGHT LOSS HELPPRODUCTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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Eat to Live Cookbook: 200 Delicious Nutrient-Rich Recipes for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss
By Joel Fuhrman

"Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods.His New York Times bestsellers, Eat To Live and The End of Diabetes, are two of his seven books on human nutrition. Dr. Fuhrmans hugely successful PBS television shows bring nutritional science to homes all across America.Dr. Fuhrman is actively involved in scientific research in human nutrition. His most recent scientific study on food addiction and human hunger was published in the scientific journal, Nutrition Journal, November 2011. Dr. Fuhrman is the research director of the Nutritional Research Foundation"

Find book at Eat to Live Cookbook. 
 

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