Plant based cooking and nutrition
Including veggies in my breakfast is something I like to do several times a week and these chickpea & veggie omelette cups make it super easy. These are so delicious I actually prefer them over the traditional egg version. Why should I eat chickpea flour? Read more
I love lettuce wraps and this version is like a mini stir-fry on a leaf of lettuce. The different colors and flavors of the veggies and edamame paired with the sauce make this light meal both beautiful and delicious, not to mention loaded with nutrients! Read more
Hello, My Friends! How I’ve missed you! If you can’t tell, the autumn season is my favorite time to create new recipes. Please forgive me for not posting in several months! I am just happy to be here and so thankful you are taking the Read more
Looking for an easy weeknight meal that is healthy, delicious and won’t break the bank? Look no further! These stuffed peppers are inexpensive to make and pack a huge nutritional punch that will fill you up. You may notice many of my recipes contain both Read more
The Superfood Autumn Kale salad is packed with so much goodness and is bursting with flavor! Legumes, healthy grains, crunchy fruit and nuts, plus the rich buttery flavor of butternut squash give this salad lots of texture and flavor. Topped with a sweet yet tart Read more
I have wrestled with the idea of getting back out here and sharing more recipes and what I believe to be the truth about real nutrition. I’ve sometimes struggled to stay faithful to the healthy lifestyle I know is best for me. I have struggled Read more
What’s an easy way to consume a large range of veggies in just one sitting? Throw them in with some pasta, of course! Roasting is one of my favorite cooking methods for certain types of vegetables including asparagus, eggplant, summer squash and tomatoes. Somehow, the Read more
The mighty bean! One cup of beans is low in fat and calories while containing over 15 grams of plant protein and around 15 grams of fiber. Beans are a low-glycemic carb and high in resistant starch which in turn makes them a prebiotic food Read more
I really love the earthiness of both lentils and brown rice. Put them together and they make for a hearty meal loaded with fiber, protein and vitamins. Our star player today is none other than the brown lentil! I could go on and on about Read more
Fresh strawberries! Considered a superfood, one cup of these beautiful red berries contain more vitamin C than an orange! They are high in fiber, folate and flavonoids which may help fight against free radicals and cancer. Strawberries can be protective over joints as well since Read more
What is a loquat? The loquat, also known as the Chinese Plum, is a subtropical fruit native to the cooler hill regions of China. For more than 2000 years, it has been cultivated in China and Read more
Simple ingredients is all it takes to make this nutritious soup so hearty and flavorful. The list of good stuff in this soup is a long one… Vitamins A, B6, C, K, Protein, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and fiber! In addition to the beautiful list of Read more
For a savory breakfast, brunch or even dinner idea, try this simple sweet potato hash! Perfect served on its own or over some healthy grains (shown with avocado toast topped with hemp seed). This dish will fill you up with healthy carbs giving you fuel Read more