Two years ago, myself and two of my close friends travelled to Peterbrough, Ontario to see one of our role models Tosca Reno at a health and fitness expo.  We had the opportunity to hear her speak and have her sign our clean eating cookbooks.  There is one thing that Reno said in her motivational speech that has stuck with us ever since.  She said, "It's 10% genetics, 10% exercise and 80% nutrition".  Whether or not this has been proven, the key message is simple.  Nutrition plays a huge role in how you feel and look.  If you are beginning a new health and fitness journey, take the time to learn about nutrition and clean eating.

The Eat-Clean cookbook series is favourite of mine, so I was excited when I heard that Reno had come out with The Eat-Clean Vegetarian Cookbook (released on April 16).  You do not have to be vegetarian to love this cookbook.  It is a great resource and cookbook for anyone who is looking for healthy, delicious and inexpensive meals.

Over the past few weeks, I've had the opportunity to try out a few of the recipes.  All were delicious and I will definitely make them again.  Pictured below from my kitchen is the Tex-Mex Rice, Bruschetta with Tomato & Avocado, and the Caprese Quinoa Salad.

I also tried the Honey Nut Granola Bars and the very yummy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Backpack Kisses (shown below).

For more clean eating recipes check out the other cookbooks in the series:

• The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook
• The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook 2
• The Eat-Clean Diet for Family and Kids
• Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Cookbook

Bon appetit!