Protein is an essential macronutrient necessary for a healthy diet. Protein facilitates important functions including muscle, bone, and skin development; hormone production; and immunity. For individuals following a vegan lifestyle, optimizing adequate protein is not difficult, but it does take mindful consideration.
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If you are entertaining this summer and are looking for an eye-catching app to impress a crowd, consider this vibrant and flavorful beet and yogurt hummus. Beets are often a staple at the greenmarket this time of year and, if you are searching for a new way to use this root veg, try out this dip! Roasted beets are simply blended with chickpeas, Greek yogurt, and lots of spices, creating a delicious and colorful alternative to traditional hummus. Serve with plenty of veggies and your favorite whole grain crackers, and you have a balanced and nourishing snack. If you have leftovers, the beet yogurt hummus makes a great spread on a veggie sandwich or a wrap or add it as an accompaniment to your next grain bowl.
Read moregolden door spiced peach cake
This has been a busy summer for me filled with some amazing travel, fun work opportunities, and prepping for the incoming addition of #babyradish. I also had the incredible opportunity to attend the cooking school at the Golden Door Spa and Resort outside Escondido, California in early August for some personal development paired with a little R and R. The few days that I spent at the Golden Door allowed me some major relaxation partnered with my favorite past time - cooking!
Read morecrispy baked zucchini fries with spicy tomato sauce
Looking for a new way to use your zucchini bounty this summer, look no further than simple, delicious, and seemingly indulgent zucchini fries. To mimic crispy crunchy fries, I coated strips of zucchini in a flour made from sprouted crackers and simply baked them. To dip, I used my favorite βgo-toβ spicy marinara as the ideal crowd pleasing side or summertime starter. This summer snack is gluten-free, plant-powered, kid friendly, and most importantly, super simple to make.
Read morecold brewed hibiscus cinnamon ginger tea
I am currently in countdown mode to #babyradish with 10 weeks to go. In the midst of attempting a minimalist approach to the baby purchases and trying to savor the final few weeks solo with my husband and Henry, I've been craving a refreshing and invigorating mid-day beverage. Since toning down my coffee drinking to one cup a day, a refreshing cold brew infused tea was just what this dietitian ordered.
Read morepeach and blackberry galette
When I was in the Chef's Training Program at The Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, we had an exam on galettes. We had practiced making apple galettes so many times, the thought of tasting another galette was nauseating. A year later, I am ready to enjoy galettes again! If you are not familiar with a galette. It is a rustic tart - ideal for those who don't love baking and are not enthralled by the idea of making a lattice pie crust or something more elaborate. Galettes are the perfect way to enjoy the overflow of gorgeous summer fruit. This recipe features a vegan crust that is made mostly of whole grain flour, making it a guilt-free dessert and even an acceptable breakfast.
Read moresummer salad series: arugula, farro, and dark cherry salad
It's the peak of summer, and produce is at an all time high - along with the temperature. Summer salads are the perfect way to maximize your nutritional intake with fresh and crunchy foods and minimize your oven usage. When making salads as mains, I always try to ensure that protein, fat, and fiber are utilized to provide satiation, optimal nutrition, and a range of textures and flavors. For this summertime salad, toasted pecans, feta, and farro are the sources of protein. Farro, along with all the vegetables and cherries, contain fiber, and the nuts, cheese, and olive oil provide fat to keep you full and to assist in the absorption of the fat soluble vitamins. Keep cool and calm with this peppery arugula, farro, and dark cherry summertime salad.
Read morepowerhouse pancakes
Who doesn't love pancakes? What I don't love about a typical pancake is the crash that you may often get after eating a hefty stack and the hunger that quickly arrives an hour or so after eating. What if you can have your pancakes and still feel great afterward? Enter the fully loaded powerhouse pancakes full of Greek yogurt, chia seeds, eggs, and oats!
Read moreArugula pesto pasta with roasted tomatoes, zucchini, and summer peas
If you are up to your ears this summer in zucchini, tomatoes, basil, and shelling peas, not only am I really happy for you, but I've got the perfect summer pasta dish for you too. Seamlessly and simply integrate your summer produce loot into a delicious and crowd pleasing dish that is loaded to the brim with veggies.
Read morerefresh, refuel, recharge with me - a day of wellbeing at the william vale hotel
Join me for a day of wellbeing at The William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg! On Saturday July 29th take a much-needed pause during the peak of summer to recharge and reconnect. The day will feature yoga, meditation, and a bountiful lunch from yours truly. After lunch guests will have their choice of one-on-one sessions including: a nutrition consultation, reiki , massage, psychic, and more; after appointments guests are welcome to take a dip in Vale Pool. At the conclusion of the day, guests will receive a goodie bag to bring their wellbeing into the rest of the week. To purchase your tickets RSVP here .
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