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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.

Let’s walk this path together and reclaim radiant, aligned well-being.

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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.

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
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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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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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