This is a healthy spin on the classic pasta salad dish. It’s packed with flavorful vegetables, pasta and a light red wine vinegar herbed dressing.
How to save time while keeping meals healthy
Summer is ending and kids are back in school. The busy season has started. Two things that will help you continue to eat healthier is planning and prepping. Having meals planned out for the week is a huge help!
The easiest way to make plant-based milk
It’s reported 41 % of households in the US are buying dairy alternatives and plant-based milks are at the top of the list.
Healthy Snack Ideas For the Family
If you have children at home you know how important it is to have snacks! As parents, we want things to be easy, but also nutritious. Here’s 4 snacks that pack in the nutrients and are so easy to make, even the kids can help out!
5 Ways To Strengthen Immunity
Social distancing does help stop the spread of COVID-19 and, while that’s important, there are also some other things you could be doing to help fight the coronavirus and boost immunity.
The Best Beet Juice
This is my absolute favorite juice right now. It’s sweet, refreshing and packed with benefits! Beets are one of the best foods we can eat for optimal health. This is an easy and delicious way to get them in.
EASY Jackfruit BBQ Sandwiches
These BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches are a healthier alternative to a pulled pork sandwich! The texture is identical and the flavor is always in the sauce!
Homemade Plant-Based Cereal
This healthy, plant-based cereal is made with 4 ingredients, high in protein, no refined sugars and can be made gluten-free! Cereal is such a nostalgic breakfast option for me. Unfortunately, the mainstream cereal has artificial dyes, preservatives, refined sugars and other chemicals that aren’t good for our health – especially children!
Foods that SHOULD be bought organic and why
The Environmental Working Group has released the 2020 list of the Dirty Dozen. If you’re unfamiliar with this list it consists of the top 12 fruits and vegetables with the highest amounts of pesticide residue that could be concerning.
Foods to help boost your mood
Did you know certain foods can help boost your mood?!? It’s true, but let me just say, I’m not talking about eating a whole bag of chips or pint of ice cream!
My Basic Smoothie Guide
People are more aware of keeping their immune systems boosted with everything that’s going on with Covid-19, but this is really something we should always be striving to do! Fruits and vegetables are packed with antioxidants that protect our cells from viruses and diseases.
Pink Beet Chia Pudding
Chia pudding is filled with omega-3’s, fiber and protein, making it a healthy snack option! Beet chia pudding is even better because it gets in a nutritious veggie and ups the antioxidant content. It’s also a great to have before or after a workout.
Building a Buddha Bowl + Dressings and Sauces to go with it
We’re in the middle of Coronavirus right now. With so much uncertainty ahead, one thing I’m doing is making the most of the food I have on hand. One of my easy go-to meals is a buddha bowl. The thing I love about these bowls are they have no rules!
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Plant-Based Tortilla Soup
This soup is a cross between tortilla soup and enchilada soup, but since it has tortillas in it, that’s the name I went with. This one’s made healthier than most with baked tortillas and plant-based protein.
Why you shouldn’t skip breakfast + 3 easy options!
You might have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it’s TRUE! This week on ABC10 I showed 3 easy and healthy breakfast options for people on the go (recipes + video below), but first let me tell you why you should be eating breakfast.
Tahini Lentil Brownies
I’ve recently had some requests for nut-free options so that’s one of the reasons behind these Tahini Lentil Brownies. They’re also oil-free and gluten-free but trust me, no one will know they’re healthy!
Cauliflower Walnut Lettuce Tacos
Healthy, plant-based tacos full of benefits and they easily come together in under 15 minutes! They’re a favorite weeknight meal around here because of the minimal work and cleanup! The cauliflower/walnut mixture gives it a “meaty” texture and the seasonings make it explode with taco flavor!
Easy Turmeric Latte
This drink is cozy, comforting and filled with lots of health benefits! It’s perfect for the colder weather because it boosts your immune system and helps keep the body thriving. Turmeric is one of the best things we can add to our diet and this is a sweet way to do it.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
Ever have a sweet craving, but you’re trying to eat healthy so you don’t know how to satisfy it? I find this happens especially around the holidays when sugar is EVERYWHERE! Enter these Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies! They’re made from garbanzo beans, healthier sugars and a couple other simple ingredients.
Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings (Oil-Free and Gluten-Free )
Nobody will miss the chicken with these Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings!
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Roasted Maple Acorn Squash
Lately, I’ve been all about taking simple dishes to the next level. Making it fancy, but keeping it simple. And this hearty salad does just that.
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Meaty Mushroom Eggplant Rollatini
If you’re looking for a recipe to impress, this “Meaty” Mushroom Eggplant Rollatini is it. It might seem a little intimidating but, trust me, it looks fancy but it’s not that hard to make.
Pretty Pink Healthy Beet Hummus
This Beet Hummus is packed with healthy ingredients that help improve digestion, assist with weight-loss and even improve cognitive function! It makes a delicious snack that can be meal prepped ahead of time. I make this beet hummus oil-free unless I want it to look pretty on top, then I add a little there.
Grilled Watermelon Berry Pizza
Watermelon is such a refreshing fruit, and it’s also very hydrating for our bodies. Grilled Watermelon Pizza is a fun way to eat more fruit. It also makes a healthy snack or appetizer. This is a great recipe to get kids involved in and let them create their own pizza.