Some people avoid using anchovies in their cooking, but I encourage my clients to incorporate them from time to time. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which offer powerful benefits for your heart. They are also high in vitamin B and iron. Anchovies don’t have to be overwhelming. You can incorporate them subtly into […]
Talk about a sweet treat without any of the downsides that typically accompany desserts! These Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Drop Biscuits are a dream for health nuts like me who can’t kick their sweet tooth. The biscuits are completely dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. They boast the perfect amount of tart flavor, which can be attributed to […]
Sometimes when I meet with a new client, they assume I’m going to tell them they need to cut all of the “fun foods” out of their diet in order to be healthy. They’re often shocked to learn that I still regularly enjoy many foods that some health practitioners consider healthy. For example, I am […]
It’s summertime, but that doesn’t mean I’m cutting back on my veggie soups! In fact, I’ve been eating more soup than ever as I try to strengthen my immunity as much as possible. But don’t worry, I’m not encouraging you to sip on hot broth in this heat. Instead, start exploring various cold soups! This […]
I have always been a huge fan of pesto. The herbaceous flavor enhances any dish, in my book. My two gripes with traditional pesto are that it lacks protein and is often made with dairy, which I find to be totally unnecessary. That’s why I developed this Edamame Gluten-Free Pesto Pasta recipe. Instead of just […]
I’ve been trying to find ways to help reduce my food waste, and a great one is using food scraps that would usually be thrown away. Take broccoli stems, for example. They contain the most fiber out of any part of the vegetable, are high in antioxidants, and contain vitamins Em, and K, and calcium. […]
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 […]
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