My lunch go-to is the Reuben Collard Wrap with Tempeh from Real Food Daily here in Los Angeles. Marinated tempeh, juicy sauerkraut, cashew cheese, vegan thousand island, all wrapped in a collard green. Ahhhh, this girl’s dream meal! It may sound like an indulgence, but with every bite you’re getting probiotics and enzyme rich foods […]
A trip to my local farmer’s market often leaves me feeeling like a kid in a candy store. The pièce de résistance this week – a beautiful bunch of biodynamic baby leeks. Baby leeks make a brief seasonal appearance, nature’s indicator of the fleeting moments between spring and summer. I find baby leeks to be slightly sweeter, […]
Photo credit and recipe from Food 52 There’s a new green to revvvv up your salads. Vroom, vroom! I’m talking about the Japanese green, Mizuna. While rare to find on its own in most grocery stores, you’re likely to see this feathery leaf in a mix of mesclun greens. I say we need to start […]
Did you know that some vegetables, including carrots, release even more nutrients when cooked? In the case of carrots, the cooking process breaks down cellular walls and releases massive nutrients, reducing the work load for your digestive system. It’s a win-win all around, as roasted carrots are sweet and delicious. I like to have a […]
Photo Credit: The Crunchy Radish/thecrunchyradish.com You don’t have to be afraid of beans! Beans are healthy, versatile, and budget friendly – basically, they are perfect plant based food options. Nutritionally, beans are high in fiber, high in protein, and rich in antioxidants. As part of your diet, beans provide many benefits from decreasing risk of […]
When it comes to cancer fighters, it’s hard to beat the antioxidant powerhouse of matcha green tea. Made from stoneground tea leaves, matcha is a potent blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants up to ten times stronger than that of green teas simply derived from the leaf! What does this mean for you? […]
Winter has finally arrived in L.A., rainy days and gloomy skies. All I want to do is curl up in bed, drink hot tea, and enjoy comfort foods. My version of heart-warming comfort food is a creamy veggie juice in a bowl 😉 I made three batches of different soups this week, my Creamy Curried […]
When it seems like a struggle just to fit dinner into the week, I turn to soup. I share a lot of soup recipes with clients, because a green soup is like a green juice – you can easily pack a lot of nutrients into a bowl! With busy schedules and slightly cooler temperatures this […]
Seaweed is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and cancer fighting phytonutrients when it comes from non-polluted waters and is organically grown. Imagine my disappointment to find that the seaweed salad sold at many restaurants comes pre-made and has been found to contain: High-fructose corn syrup Genetically modified ingredients Vegetable oil Hydrolyzed protein (contains MSG) […]
With every bite you take, you determine the health, glow and beauty of your hair and skin. Ayurveda indicates that purposeful eating makes us beautiful from the inside out. The best way to turn back the clock is to eat mindfully.In my world, eating mindfully can taste incredible. I explored new ways to use my favorite […]
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