Edit: This is a Pay it Forward give away. For a chance to win a subscription to Clean Eating, please leave a comment on this post. I will select one winner at random. If you win, you need to pinky promise to pay it forward on your blog or in real life. You don’t need to pay it forward to sign up for the give away (only if you win!), but it does feel good. :)
I spent my week researching allergies and food options for Mikey. Some things I discovered were downright disgusting (I’m talking to you, dust mites), but I was fortunate to stumble upon a little ray of sunshine at the health food store in the form of Clean Eating Magazine. I know what you’re thinking, but hear me out before you leave me to go drool over Nicole’s new guest bedroom. I promise you something good if you make it to the end of this post.
This magazine is not your average whole foods magazine, which is why finding it was my favorite moment this week. For one thing, they don’t presume you spend your weekends foraging for berries in a pair of recycled Birkenstocks. The demographic is young and hip with a good smattering of family friendly recipes and articles. Don’t take my word for it; here is the spring cover.
Nice and pretty, like Domino or Allure, but instead of pretty pictures of decor and fashion you have lovelies such as Chocolate Almond Meringues
or Chicken Marsala with Grilled Carrots.
I loved the article on feeding a family of four for less than $60, while those of you who are single or married without kids might like the 30 day spring menu and shopping list. There really is something for everyone, as they featured recipes for vegetarians, raw foodists, and omnivores alike. Some recipes were marked gluten-free, and one article discussed a recent study in the journal of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology detailing how fish and veggies decreased asthma and allergies in children. Hello! Clean Eating magazine, I love you.
I only wish it was a monthly publication. Clean Eating magazine is quarterly, for now, but I’ll take what I can get–and so will one of you. This week I signed up to Pay it Forward on Lisa’s blog, Sweet Inspiration, and I’ve decided to pay forward her generosity with the gift of good health. I’m going to buy two Clean Eating subscriptions: one for me, and one for someone else. To have a chance at winning, you have to do two things. First, leave a comment on this post so I can randomly select one person to receive a 2 year (8 issues) subscription. Second, and most important, you must commit to paying it forward, too, either on your blog or in real life. When you do, please link back here (if you have a blog) or send an email or comment on this post so we can all hear what you did. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Simple!
OK, who’s in?
Ooooh count me in! I love to pay it forward!
I have never seen this magazine before!! What a find! We are looking to go healthier as a family and on the lookout for new, fun, easy, family friendly HEALTHY meal ideas. I need to get me this magazine! Where did you find it? BTW-Awesome idea to pay it forward, very rewarding and starting a chain of paying it forward is even better.
This is a win win situation for everyone! What a great idea. Even though I’m single I would love to feed myself for only $60 a week. I have a weakness for magazines and I think this is right up my alley.
Paying it forward is such a great concept. I think it’s great you are incorporating this into your blog. Thank you!
hee hee, our blog fun is so confusing… in a good way though ;) If I’m allowed, I’d love to be in. Lord knows I could use it… my diet of late has been girl scout cookies, peanut butter eggs, and iced coconut coffee. Once DQ reopens, then I’m really in trouble!
Count me in, too! I need to great ideas on eating healthy! Great find!
Now, onward to figuring out what my Pay It Forward will be!
I’m in. I could use some healthy eating. I consider chocolate a food group.
Me,me… Count me in, pretty please. :-)
Looks like an excellent magazine! I’ve never heard of it before. Please count me in!
I’ve decided, winner or not, to carry on the Pay it Forward trend on my photography blog. I love the idea of giving back. Thanks for bringing this all to my attention!
Pay it forward is fun. It will give an excuse to have another giveaway.
Also, just wanted to let you know I’ve tagged you for a meme.
I’m not sure what I need most, to add seven years to my life or 20 one pot dinners. I’m also still looking for a way to feed myself for under 60.00 so I certainly need this magazine.
i love trying new recipes and browsing for new ones to try out!
If it’s not too late, count me in as well! It looks like a terrific magazine!