Food-Lovers Cleanse

Five days into the Food Lover's Cleanse, Sara Dickerman takes on the subject of textural contrast—just as important, she says, as how food actually tastes

Food Lover's Cleanse mastermind Sara Dickerman will answer all your cleanse questions in a live Facebook chat on Tuesday, January 7th at 3 P.M. ET

Kick off Day 5 of the Food Lover's Cleanse with this comforting porridge. Later, expect sardines, eggs, butternut squash, kale, and lentil pilaf

In one busy day, Cleanse guru Sara Dickerman makes a 5:30 a.m. omelette, takes her kids skiing, and cooks steak for dinner—with a side of crabbiness

In her Cleanse diary, Sara Dickerman explores the intricacies, pitfalls, and simple pleasures of eating healthy between meals

Day 3 of the Food Lover's Cleanse 2014 begins with eggs and proceeds (naturally) to chicken—and then steak for dinner, because why not?

Three cocktail recipes that are low on alcohol and big on flavor to help you enjoy The Food Lover's Cleanse

As Sara Dickerman cooks her own Food Lover's Cleanse, she finds herself juggling her dietary needs with those of her kids and husband

Day 2 of the Food Lover's Cleanse features full-flavored proteins and a decadent (though healthy!) dessert

Not every food lover loves sunchokes—or can even find them. Sara Dickerman offers substitutions if you can't eat (or just hate) nuts, gluten, meat, or fish

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Day 1 of the Food Lover's Cleanse

From cleaning out your fridge to stocking your pantry with full-flavored condiments, Sara Dickerman explains how to get ready for the Food Lover's Cleanse

A complete, one-page resource for the entire 2014 Food Lover's Cleanse menu plan, including over 50 recipes for healthy delicious meals, snacks, and drinks.

Our post-holiday cleanse is anything but ascetic. It’s achievable and—more importantly—tasty, thanks to these deliciously versatile staples

The Food Lover's Cleanse is a plan to get you back to cooking at home and eating well, and it takes a certain commitment of both kitchen-time and willpower.

Wondering if the Food Lover's Cleanse is right for you? Our cleanse guru Sara Dickerman can help

Sara Dickerman put butter and cheese in her omelet today. Yes, the Food Lover's Cleanse has officially come to a close

The finale may not have been grand, but for Sara Dickerman it was a chance to reflect on her eating habits, past and future

With the end of the cleanse in sight, Sara Dickerman comes up with a plan to thwart its biggest enemy: the restaurant meal

With just two days of detox left, Sara Dickerman maps out healthy-eating strategies for the future. More "weird wine-country salads," anyone?

As the cleanse nears its end, Sara Dickerman tots up her cravings, or lack thereof

How does Sara Dickerman make cooking vegetables fun? Just click puree

Pounding your own curry paste is great, says Sara Dickerman, but so is opening a can and a jar and having a veggie-packed dinner in minutes