Avocado toast is one of those dishes that is now forever cemented into American food culture. Like chips and guacamole or hummus and pita – it’s safe to say that a simple piece of toasted bread topped with flavorful veggie options has had a moment. My carrot toast spin on avocado toast is no different. […]
Delicata squash is an often overlooked option, but it’s actually the easiest squash to cook and has a delicious subtly sweet flesh. To prepare Delicata, all you need to do is clean, remove seeds, slice and roast. The skin is tender enough to eat without the need to peel. Winter squash contain beta carotene, fiber, […]
If you’re eating a whole foods, plant-based diet I don’t believe that anything needs to be off-limits or categorized as a “cheat” meal. With balance and intentional eating, having dessert is perfectly fine. I love to serve this flourless dark chocolate cake when guests come over. It’s simply beautiful and just the right amount of […]
As a health practitioner, the question that I am asked the most often is, “What supplements should I be taking every single day?” While it is ideal to get the majority of our nutrients, vitamins and minerals from our whole food, mostly plant-based diets, the reality is that there are certain nutrients that the majority […]
One of the easiest ways to keep your healthy eating commitments will be to prep in advance. There is a reason why you will find sites dedicated to the sole topic of meal prep…it works AND it will save you from breaking down and going into the pantry to snack on anything you can get […]
After a week in the never-ending summer of Cabo, I’m back to what we would call “winter” here in Los Angeles (no offense to anyone in the country where winter really means winter!). The combination of coming home again and walking into a chilly house has me craving comfort food and chili is right up […]
This one is a little different than my usual recipe post, but in the spirit of covering a little bit of everything, I’m sharing a pizza recipe that is family approved, but also happens to be vegan. We’re a family of food lovers and pizza is never off the table, but I love knowing I […]
Sugar eaters: listen up! With all of the recent research on the gut coming to light over the last few years, you likely now know that the status of your gut microbiome is integral to overall health. With more than 500 species of bacteria living in or on the human body at all times, bacterial […]
I really do not know what I did before podcasts became so popular. I absolutely love throwing one on whenever I am taking a drive to visit a friend, running an errand and do not feel like tuning into the chaos around me, cooking dinner, or even just relaxing with a glass of wine on […]
I have clients that come to me for help with many different kinds of health issues from cancer and autoimmune diseases, to digestive issues and general nutrition guidance and everything in between. But one common issue I find among almost all of my clients, regardless of their primary reasons for setting up a session with […]
