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Welcome to the LEAN Blog—your go-to space for holistic healing and empowered living. Dive into resources that nourish the mind, body, and soul through functional nutrition, gut and hormone health, mindset tools, healing recipes, yoga, and more. Whether you're on a journey to heal from within, reconnect to your body, or simply live with more energy and ease—you’re in the right place.

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Chickpea Sweet Potato Curry

Ready to get back into healthy eating after the holidays?! This is the perfect winter recipe for meal prep and is packed with plant based protein and fiber.

Heal Your Solar Plexus to Heal Your Gut

In order to heal your gut, you need to get to the root cause! Your solar plexus is your energy center associated with your gut and is all about stepping into your power and worth and setting boundaries! In this post we discuss how to balance the physical and emotional causes of gut health to truly heal.

Garlicky Greens & Lemon Salmon Bowl
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

Garlicky Greens & Lemon Salmon Bowl

This Garlicky Greens + Lemon Salmon Bowl is a balanced, nutrient-dense meal featuring omega-3–rich salmon, mineral-packed leafy greens, and fiber-rich quinoa. High in protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants, it supports heart health, blood sugar balance, and sustained energy — perfect for a nourishing lunch or dinner.

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Spring Greens & Herb Chicken Salad
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

Spring Greens & Herb Chicken Salad

Bright, fresh, and nutrient-packed, this Spring Greens + Herb Chicken Salad features tender chicken, avocado, walnuts, and fragrant herbs tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. High in protein, fiber, healthy fats, and phytonutrients, it’s a perfect seasonal meal for lunch or dinner to support energy, digestion, and overall wellness.

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🍀 Green Glow St. Patrick’s Day Smoothie
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

🍀 Green Glow St. Patrick’s Day Smoothie

Boost your energy and start the day right with this Green Glow St. Patrick’s Day Smoothie! Packed with leafy greens, banana, vanilla protein, spirulina, cacao nibs, peppermint, and chia or flax seeds, this fiber- and protein-rich smoothie supports digestion, energy, and overall wellness. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a festive, nourishing St. Patrick’s Day treat..

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Hearty Winter Lentil, Greens & Root Veggie Stew
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

Hearty Winter Lentil, Greens & Root Veggie Stew

Cozy up this winter with a heart-healthy lentil soup packed with fiber, protein, leafy greens, root vegetables, and immune-boosting spices. Perfect for supporting heart health, gut health, and inflammation, this nutrient-rich soup is easy to make, flavorful, and ideal for meal prep or a warming dinner.

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Fall Apple Walnut Salad
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

Fall Apple Walnut Salad

Enjoy the flavors of fall with this easy Apple Harvest Salad! Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it’s perfect for weekday lunches. Made with fresh apples, leafy greens, chicken, walnuts, and a simple homemade or store-bought dressing, this salad is quick, nutritious, and full of fall flavor. Perfect for autumn meal prep or a healthy lunch on the go!

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This hearty Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate cozy, gut-friendly meal for fall. Packed with protein, fiber, and simple low FODMAP ingredients, it’s perfect for weekly meal prep and makes a nourishing lunch or dinner the whole family will love.

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Fuel Your Calm: Meal Prep That Saves Time & Energy
Lauren Ahola Lauren Ahola

Fuel Your Calm: Meal Prep That Saves Time & Energy

Kickstart your September routine with this easy weekly meal prep guide. Includes a high-protein, high fiber plan, simple recipes, grocery list, and time-saving tips to help you stay healthy, energized, and stress-free all week long. This weekly meal plan can easily be made gluten free and/or dairy free.

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Golden Glow Smoothie
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

Golden Glow Smoothie

A cooling, anti-inflammatory smoothie to soothe your gut, awaken your power, and balance fiery summer energy from the inside out. This smoothie supports your gut health, gives you steady energy and tastes so good!

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Summer Gut Glow Bowl
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

Summer Gut Glow Bowl

This summer power bowl is packed with fiber, antioxidants, and gut-healthy ingredients like fermented veggies and fresh greens — the perfect feel-good, no-cook meal to fuel digestion and beat the bloat.

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Summer Protein Pasta Salad
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

Summer Protein Pasta Salad

This high-protein, fiber-rich summer pasta salad is gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep or cookouts. Made with lentil pasta and fresh veggies, it’s a simple, nutritious recipe to fuel your sunny days with clean ingredients and vibrant flavor.

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All About Protein: A Guide to Make it Simple
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All About Protein: A Guide to Make it Simple

Let’s talk protein! With so much info out there, this post breaks it down to know exactly how much protein you need, what 30grams of protein looks like and how to meet your goals with ease.

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Berry & Greens Smoothie
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

Berry & Greens Smoothie

This nutrient-packed smoothie blends protein, fiber, and healthy fats to support energy, digestion, and a leaner lifestyle. Perfect for a balanced breakfast, post-workout fuel, or on-the-go meal—light, simple, and delicious.”

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Pasta Fagioli Soup
Recipes Lauren Ahola Recipes Lauren Ahola

Pasta Fagioli Soup

Pasta Fagioli soup is the perfect hearty winter meal! It’s so easy to meal prep for the week or freeze. This recipe is packed with protein and veggies and can easily be made gluten free and dairy free.

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