CLEAN Food Network

A dairy sensitivity doesn't mean you have to give up the concept of milk altogether.More and more people are discovering a sensitivity to traditional cow's milk.That doesn't mean you have to give up the concept of milk altogether. There are many alternative milk sources that can be used in various capacities.

Coconut milk: Wonderful for frozen desserts, such as ice cream. Also tasty in chai. 

Tiger nut milk: Naturally sweet so you don't need to add any extra sweetener. 

Grain milk: Great for porridge, pancakes, and other breakfast foods, as well as baked goods. Grain milk is also good for smoothies. 

Soy milk: Nutritionally similar to cow's milk (same amount of protein). Provides nourishment and energy. Not sweet, but rather has a bean-like taste. Rich cream texture without the distinctive flavor of coconut milk. Make sure it's organic and non-GMO.

Almond milk: Add to coffee or oatmeal. Low in sugar. Light and slightly nutty. Look for "unsweetened" on the label.

Cashew: Smoky and nutty undertone. Perfect for making homemade dishes like creamy mac-n-cheese.

Listen in as Dina Cheney, author of The New Milks; 100-Plus Dairy-Free Recipes for Making and Cooking with Soy, Nut, Seed, Grain, and Coconut Milks, joins host Lisa Davis to discuss all the various milk alternatives.

If you're looking to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet, smoothies can be a wonderful option.If you're looking to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet, smoothies can be a wonderful option.In fact, they can truly change your life, just as they did for guest Donna Morin, Founder of Better Off Well.Donna suffered with asthma, allergies, and chronic pain and received a cancer diagnosis at age 30. During those years, she didn't pay much attention to her diet or nutritional needs. However, when she adopted her son, Donna took on the challenge of researching food and nutrition. Smoothies were the first step toward making a 180 degree transition to better health. Listen in as Donna shares her journey in conquering her health issues, as well as some tips for making yummy and delicious smoothies.Also, check out her newest blog, "Two Smoothies You'll Flip For," which can be found on her website.

A healthy microbiome can change the genetic profiles associated with coronary artery disease.The microbiome is an "unseen organ" composed of trillions of bacteria that play a vital role in keeping you healthy. Contrary to what medical experts used to think about bacteria, these microorganisms are crucial for optimal health, including heart health.Inflammation is one of the main causes of heart disease. Modulating inflammation is one of the key tasks of the microbiome.But, you must be conscious of keeping your microbiome healthy. One way to do that is by eating foods that promote growth and health of the microbiota. For instance, vegetables that have certain fibers, like artichokes, radishes, jicama, and leeks. Fermented foods that increase the diversity and health of the microbiome ecology include kimchi and sauerkraut.A healthy microbiome can even change the genetic profiles associated with coronary artery disease. Listen in as Raphael Kellman, MD, joins host Lisa Davis to explain what the microbiome is, why it's important for heart (and overall health), and how you can improve the health of your microbiota.

Are you are suffering from a chronic illness but not getting the results you want from conventional care alone?Are you are suffering from a chronic illness but not getting the results you want from conventional care alone? Are you without a specific diagnosis, but experiencing issues like fatigue, aching joints, resistant weight loss or digestive or skin problems?Chronic inflammation might be the cause.A refreshing voice for individuals who appreciate Western medicine, but who are searching for treatments that solve the root cause of their conditions (not just address them with a quick, pharmacological fix), Shelly Malone is the discerning expert chronic sufferers have been waiting for.Listen in as Shelly joins host Lisa Davis to explain what inflammation is, why it's so harmful, and ways you can manage and limit the inflammation in your body.

Is that really lobster in your lobster roll?You’ve seen the headlines: parmesan cheese made from wood pulp; lobster rolls containing no lobster at all; extra-virgin olive oil that isn’t. So many fake foods are in our supermarkets, our restaurants, and our kitchen cabinets that it’s hard to know what you’re eating anymore. In his new book, Real Food/Fake Food, award-winning journalist Larry Olmsted explains why real food matters and empowers consumers to make smarter choices. Olmsted digs into the unregulated food industry, revealing the shocking deception that extends from high-end foods like olive oil, wine, and Kobe beef to everyday staples such as coffee, honey, juice, and cheese. It’s a massive bait-and-switch in which counterfeiting is rampant and in which the consumer ultimately pays the price.Listen in as Olmsted joins host Lisa Davis to share more about his book, and why the disparity between real food and fake food is becoming such a problem.

Certain nutrients can boost immunity, and you can find them in travel-friendly sizes.As we head into fall, our immune systems automatically weaken from stress (return to school, regular work hours, etc.). That stress sparks lost sleep, disrupted hormones and compromised abilities to fight off infection.Certain nutrients can boost immunity, and you can find them in travel-friendly sizes.

Magnesium: Nature and other journals have found that it may help ward off asthma symptoms. Drink mixes, such as Natural Calm, have magnesium, come in unflavored or organic raspberry lemon and also have calcium for bone health.

Body cloths can keep bacteria at bay. One example is Aura Cacia’s Revive Series, which comes in lavender and can also act as bug spray and promote relaxation.

Vitamin C with orange-flavored Ester-C To Go; contains 1026 milligrams of vitamin C, along with a mixture of other nutrients designed to stay in the immune system for 24 hours. It mixes with water so will help you stay hydrated, too.

Nasal spray to keep respiratory systems in good working order; Xlear’s formula is made with purified water, xylitol, saline and grapefruit seed extract.

Zinc can also keep your digestive system on track by providing relief from acid reflux and reducing diarrhea, according to studies from Yale and the Medical College of Georgia. Scientists have found that because of the way zinc works with cell metabolism, it can help preserve your digestive tract lining.

Sarah Tuff Dunn, award-winning health, fitness and nutrition writer, joins host Lisa Davis to share her top picks for travel-friendly nutrient immunity boosters.

From ADHD and autism to asthma and thyroid disorders, the GAPS Diet may be your answer.Developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) refers to disorders, including ADD/ADHD, autism, addictions, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, stemming from or exacerbated by leaky gut and dysbiosis. GAPS also refers to chronic gut-related physical conditions, including celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and Crohn’s disease, as well as asthma, eczema, allergies, thyroid disorders, and more. An evolution of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, the GAPS Diet appeals to followers of the Paleo Diet, who are still struggling for optimum health, as well as anyone interested in the health benefits of fermentation or the Weston A. Price approach to nutrition.The GAPS Diet is designed to restore the balance between beneficial and pathogenic intestinal bacteria and seal the gut through the elimination of grains, processed foods, and refined sugars and the carefully sequenced reintroduction of nutrient-dense foods, including bone broths, raw cultured dairy, certain fermented vegetables, organic pastured eggs, organ meats, and more.The Heal Your Gut Cookbook, created by Hilary Boynton and Mary Giordano Brackett, is a must-have if you are following the GAPS Diet, considering the GAPS Diet, or simply looking to improve your digestive health and, by extension, your physical and mental well-being.Hilary and Mary join host Lisa Davis to explain more about the GAPS Diet, which conditions can be helped by the diet, as well as tips for getting your kids to jump on board with this healing way of eating.

Almond milk has a huge fan base, but there are many other "alternative" milks that can be created from foods like soy, seeds, grains and coconut.Almond milk became a big craze a few years ago, but there are many other "alternative" milks that can be created from foods like soy, seeds, grains and coconut. And, to preserve the integrity of these milks, there are simple ways you can make them right in your own home.What's so great about alternative milks? 

Delicious and varied

Lower in sugar than dairy milk

Cholesterol- and hormone-free

Vegan

Kosher

Paleo

Dairy- and lactose-free

Customizable

Dina Cheney, author of The New Milks; 100-Plus Dairy-Free Recipes for Making and Cooking with Soy, Nut, Seed, Grain, and Coconut Milks, joins host Lisa Davis to share tips for making your own alternative milks, as well as why these milks might be better for you than traditional dairy.

What if you could improve your physical appearance simply by tweaking the types of foods you eat?Skin health and beauty is the base of a huge personal care product industry.However, what if you could improve your physical appearance simply by tweaking the types of foods you eat?Heather Christo is a chef, former caterer, and much-loved food blogger, who has come to learn the very intimate link between food and skin health/beauty.Her new book, Pure Delicious: More Than 150 Delectable Allergen-Free Recipes Without Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Shellfish, or Cane Sugar, contains incredible recipes that may help you address concerns such as eczema, rosacea, and adult-onset acne, as well as other food-related conditions like bloating, gas, and upset stomach.

Listen in as Heather joins host Lisa Davis to share some examples from the cookbook, as well as how her own life has changed so dramatically since identifying the foods that impact her physical health and well-being.

A piece of the farmers' market puzzle includes CSA programs or "community supported agriculture."Farmers' markets are becoming more and more popular. A piece of that puzzle includes CSA programs or "community supported agriculture." Within these programs, farms operate as individual entities that people can subscribe to or become members of. Essentially, you buy "shares" in products like ethically raised meats, dairy, eggs, produce, even honey. There are many reasons to invest in CSAs. When fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables have to be shipped from a far distance, they lose nutritional value. Local farmers use sustainable growing methods and fewer chemicals. Their farming methods also help to support pollinators. And, buying from local farms reduces the carbon footprint.Mary Brower, Owner of Bluestem Farm (with her husband, Aaron), joins Lisa to explain the value of local farms, what a CSA program is, and how you can get involved.