What’s low-carb, packed with fiber, vegetarian, and loaded with (vegan) cheesy flavor? My Baked Cauliflower Parmesan! This recipe has been one of my go-to’s since the temperature started to dip in Los Angeles because it is warm, delicious, and fills my whole house with the scent of baked parmesan goodness. It couldn’t be easier to […]
Would it even be fall if we didn’t try our hand at a healthy Butternut Squash Soup? Packed with nutrients and flavor, this soup is sure to please the whole family. Butternut squash is a powerhouse of nutrition, containing vitamins A, C, and E, as well as potassium and fiber. This soup is a great […]
I try to ward off my sweets cravings by distracting my brain with a piece of fruit or drinking a glass of water whenever possible. But some days, there is simply nothing to be done except to give in to my desire for sweet treats! On days like those, I often turn to a piece […]
These days, it seems like there is a new trendy food highlighted across health and wellness pages every week. The food of the week gains rapid popularity and then fizzles out after people try making a recipe or two with it. But kale and quinoa are two ingredients that are completely timeless and immune to […]
What’s better than a sweet dessert? A sweet dessert with a little crunch to it! These Cinnamon Toast Crunch Blondies are an epic treat that is guaranteed to satisfy cravings for people with a sweet tooth and a drive for crunch alike! And while I may not recommend them for everyday eats, you absolutely must […]
If you’re in search of a cozy, healthy recipe that gives all of the fall vibes, look no further! This White Bean Mushroom Cassoulet is super comforting and the perfect dish to make as the weather changes. It’s loaded with plant polyphenols and nutrient-dense mushrooms of various kinds. It also contains a significant amount of […]
I literally did a happy dance the first time I bit into one of these Firecracker Salmon Rice Paper Rolls. I didn’t know it was even possible for a healthy dish to be so crispy and delicious. Imagine your favorite crunchy spring rolls from your go-to Asian spot and now imagine a nutrient-dense version that […]
If you are anything like me, when the Chinese food craving hits, there’s almost nothing you can do to distract yourself. The only solution is to … eat Chinese food! But I’m not a fan of the tummy troubles that typically accompany dinner at an Americanized Chinese food restaurant. That’s why I’ve been playing with […]
When I first started eating more plant-based, I was really nervous about missing certain foods. For example, I worked myself up thinking I would rarely be able to enjoy Mexican cuisine because of how much meat and dairy are often used. But over the years, I have found some INCREDIBLE dairy-free, nutrient-dense products like Forager’s […]
Is it just me, or does anyone else get wicked cravings for pasta salad when the weather is hot? We’ve been experiencing a heatwave here in Los Angeles, and I’ve had pasta salad on the brain! Traditional pasta salad is riddled with saturated fat from mayonnaise and simple carbohydrates from the refined white pasta. That’s […]
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