I don't usually make New Year's resolutions because of the added pressure and the high rate of failure. However, this year there is one resolution that I know I can stick to - reducing my food waste. There are so many things that are happening to our environment that make us feel helpless, yet, reducing the amount of food that we waste is one direct way to make an impact on the food system, pollution, and your wallet.
Read morethe annual crunchy radish clean up
Happy New Year Vegheads! Today starts my annual crunchy radish clean up. Every year I like to provide readers with 5 days of clean eats to help reset the system after the holiday season. My clean ups are not reliant on juice cleanses, detoxing, or sustaining yourself on processed protein powders. Instead, the focus is on EATING real whole foods.
There is always such a positive momentum generated by healthy eating on January 1st, but how do you sustain that enthusiasm past the first month of the year and continue eating and living well into February and beyond? To help you get the year started on a positive and properly nourished note, I will be kicking off my mostly plant-based, carefully curated meal plan full of REAL food to get you reset for 2018.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: tips and tricks
Below you will find the framework and principles for my clean up plan to get you started on a healthy and properly nourished note for 2018. All of these principals can be applied to your eating habits all year long and especially reinforced when your body is craving a little reset.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 1
Day 1 kicks off with an immune boosting antioxidant rich smoothie, followed by a big crunchy salad for lunch, and finishes with an anti-inflammatory vegan soup.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 2
Day 2 kicks off with a savory breakfast bowl of kale, avocado, and an egg followed by a crunchy simple salmon salad, and finishes with a hearty vegan dinner of spaghetti squash with curry roasted broccoli and chickpeas.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 3
Day 3 begins with a very green and energizing smoothie, followed by an antioxidant rich soup, and finishes with veggie noodles covered in a super green pesto.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 4
You almost made it through the week! Day 4 begins with a protein and veg filled scramble, followed by a hearty kale and soba noodle bowl, and finishes with a warming and grounding soup.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 5
You made it to day 5! Congrats. Today starts with a warming and hearty bowl of oats, followed by a nourishing soup, and finishes with a veggie filled quinoa stir fry!
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: chickpea + kale soup
Soup is all I want to eat when it is THIS cold. Not the thin, light, and airy kind, but the hearty, rich, and deeply nourishing variety which warms and soothes every part of you. This soup will satisfy your need for comfort in a bowl that we all crave in winter. Not only is this soup delicious, but it is also loaded with immune boosting properties from turmeric, cumin, and carrots which give your body that extra nudge of defense. Chickpeas add protein and texture and create a meal that wraps your belly in a blanket of wellness and warmth.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: simple miso sipping soup
Miso soup is deceivingly simple. It can come together in under 10 minutes and is a great elixir to keep in your cooking repertoire. Miso soup is the ideal remedy when you are craving something nourishing and grounding. It is also perfect for when you need a little pick-me-up, when you are starting to feel the onset of a cold, or when you are just plain run down. When purchasing miso, make sure that it is organic, refrigerated, and of high quality. Miso is fermented and contains active probiotic cultures, which contribute to its healing and immune boosting qualities.
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