Conscious Cleanse

October is harvest time!

If you’re craving any end-of-season fruits (like berries), now’s the time to grab them before they disappear.

Look for these at the store ⬇️

🍏 Apples
🔴 Pomegranate
🟣 Rutabaga
🤍 Turnips
🥕Carrots
🥬 Kale
🍠 Sweet Potatoes
🎃 Pumpkins (this month is the end of their season!)
🌻 Artichokes

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Is there a specific seasonal recipe you're looking forward to making this month? Share it with us in the comments.

Want to eat more plants, but don’t have tons of time to cook?

Swipe through for easy plant-based dinner inspo 👉

Each of these recipes is ready in under 1 hour, so they’re perfect for busy schedules.

They’re all FULL of veggies and ideal for batch cooking. They make tons of leftovers, so you’ll have lunches and quick healthy dinners when you need them!

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Microplastics may feel like kind of a buzzword but for good reason!

They’re in almost everything we consume and touch, so it can be almost impossible to avoid them.

If you’re in the microplastics loop, there’s one source you may not know about.

Today on the blog, we talk about this surprising plastic source, and what you can do to reduce your exposure.

We also include a list of other food-based microplastics sources to keep on your radar.

Read it here ➡️ https://www.consciouscleanse.com/microplastics-in-food-everyday-sources-you-might-not-expect/

Our #1 Sunday tip for an easy week ahead 👇

Batch cooking!

If there’s one thing you can do to make meals less stressful, it’s setting aside time to batch cook. We think Sunday is the perfect day, but do what works for you.

We promise mastering the art of meal prep is simpler than you’d think.

Swipe through for our 5 fool-proof batch cooking tips.

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It’s officially comfort food season!

If you love a warming stew as soon as fall hits, we’ve got the recipe for you ⬇️

Pumpkin Turkey Crockpot Chili 🎃

This is a super easy dump recipe – just throw everything in your crockpot in the morning, and let it cook all day.

It’ll also make your house smell like fall, which I’m sure you’ll love as much as we do. And we promise your kids will love it, too! This one is a favorite in Jo’s household.

Ready to get this chili going in your crockpot? Get the recipe here ⬇️ https://www.consciouscleanse.com/pumpkin-turkey-crockpot-chili/

Do you need a body confidence boost?

Swipe to try our favorite exercise!

This exercise is a powerful way to dig deeper into your body image.

You’ll observe your body without judgement, so you can appreciate all the little things your body does for you.

Remember: if your aches, pains, wrinkles, or extra weight has you judging yourself, you’re not alone. It’s normal to struggle with this.

Consider if it’s actually your physical body that’s the problem.

Most of us punish our bodies as a way of coping with the things in our lives that are causing us pain.

So invite you to ask yourself:

Who would I be without my pain?
Who would I be without my stories?

It may seem like a small thing, but it can be transformational.

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Do you struggle with balancing your blood sugar?

If you do and you love a sweet breakfast, you’re probably used to wrestling with a mid-morning sugar crash.

Here’s an easy solution: Chia seeds!

Chia seeds have the perfect combo of healthy fats + protein + fiber for stabilizing blood sugar.

So you can enjoy a sweet porridge or chia pudding without suffering an hour later.

What’s your favorite way to eat chia seeds?
Share it in the comments 👇 let’s inspire each other!

Super easy Monday night dinner:

Curried Carrot Soup 🥕

This one is a cleanser favorite, and for good reason! It’s simple to make and full of flavor.

Basically, the perfect quick comfort meal to start off your week.

Make a big batch and enjoy it – we promise you’ll be keeping this one in your rotation from now on!

Get the recipe here ➡️ https://www.consciouscleanse.com/curried-carrot-soup/

Need a new weekend project? Try fermenting!

Making your own fermented foods is easier than you’d think, and the payoff is billions of probiotics.

These Fermented Dill Pickles are one of our favorites to make. They’re always in our rotation, because they’re hard to mess up!

Just prep your cucumbers, store them properly, and let nature do its magic for a few days.

💡 Did you know? Adding in just one serving of fermented veggies daily will help make a difference in your gut health and hormone balance!

Get the recipe here ➡️ https://www.consciouscleanse.com/recipe-fermented-dill-pickles/