Picture this: it’s Friday. You’re staying in for the night, curled up on the couch watching a movie. You realize you’re hungry. What are you ordering? My mind would immediately jump to Chinese food. But typical Americanized Chinese food is loaded with oil, saturated fat, sodium, and MSG. That’s why I LOVE keeping these Crispy […]
If you follow me on social media, you know that I’ve been struggling with COVID over the last couple of weeks. I experienced awful brain fog, significantly decreased energy, and more. One of the practices that helped me heal quickly was loading my daily diet with nutrient-dense meals like salads. There are a few summer […]
Do you know when two ingredients taste so delicious together that it feels as if they were made for each other? That’s how I feel about peanut butter and dates. The earthy flavor of the peanut butter combined with the sweet notes in the dates is my ideal combination. That’s probably why I am so […]
What’s perfectly tart, cashew-creamy, and has a delectable cookie crumble crust? These drool-inducing Vegan Key Lime Bars. I used to get mega cravings for the key lime pie cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory. But all of the saturated fat, dairy, and added sugar would leave me feeling bloated and sluggish. These dairy-free key lime bars […]
I have not been this excited about a cookbook in a long time! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz’s (@theguthealthmd on Instagram) Fiber Fueled Cookbook is full of delicious gut-healing recipes that are perfect for the whole family. I’ve been making this tofu feta non-stop because it’s out-of-this-world delicious and contains prebiotic compounds that help to feed our […]
What ancient whole grain looks like barley, tastes delicious, and is packed with protein and fiber? Farro! I feel like farro isn’t talked about enough. It is nutty, has a perfectly chewy texture, and levels up any dish – especially a salad. Plus, it is extraordinarily nutrient-dense. This Farro Salad has so many levels of […]
Sweet corn is one of my favorite summertime foods. This may come as a surprise since corn has gotten a bad rep over the last few years. While field corn is often used to make ultra-processed foods, sweet corn has numerous health benefits. It contains a significant amount of vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid, […]
My vice is any salty, crunchy snack. Seriously, if you open a bag of potato chips near me, good luck getting away with half the bag. But that’s why I’m a big fan of pickles! They satisfy my crunch and salt cravings all in one go. I recently decided to play around with pickle salad […]
If you have been following me for a while, you know that I am passionate about soups. They are an easy way to sneak in nutrients, especially the gut-healthy fiber lost in juicing. There are endless healthy and delicious soup recipes available, and soup can be perfectly satisfying. In fact, I created an entire delivered […]
Do you know that feeling when you find two different ingredients that complement each other so well it’s as if their flavors were destined to dance together in your mouth? That’s how I feel about walnut and fennel. The earthy flavor of the walnuts and the mild licorice flavor of fennel is a combination that’s […]
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