If you are observing Passover this week, you are likely adjusting your eating routine. Although with the myriad of gluten-free and grain-free options and products available, keeping K for P is easier then ever. There are tons of flour alternatives, such as almond, chickpea, and coconut flours, as well as an abundance of products such as pastas, chips, and tortillas made from legumes. Not to mention the old faithful, cauliflower rice and vegetable noodles. But, if you are looking for ways to utilize your matzo, here are two simple spins on a classic Passover staple - matzo brei
Read moresmoothie time! strawberry cacao "milk" shake
If you follow me on instagram, you know I love a good smoothie time. Even in the colder months, I find it the ideal way to integrate immune boosting, antioxidant-rich fruits, greens, and superfoods seamlessly into my day. I haven't had too many cravings with my pregnancy, but recently a strawberry milkshake was all I could think about! I created one that was satisfying and nutritious, super simple to make and, of course, loaded with nutrient-rich goodies.
Read moreback to school breakfast - breakfast tacos with cilantro jalapeño yogurt sauce
Around here, tacos are welcomed at every meal, but nothing beats starting your day with a toasted tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, greens, creamy avocado, crunchy radish, and a slightly spicy sauce. This breakfast includes all the key players - protein, fiber, healthy fat, plus some extra nutritional mileage from dark leafy greens. If this seems too ambitious for your typical weekday morning, save it for the weekend or prep your greens, sauce, and garnishes the night before. Then all you have to do in the morning is toast your tortilla and scramble your eggs.
Read moreback to school breakfast - oatmeal flax yogurt blender muffins
It's September, which means that school is back in session. Even if you are not in school or don't have a small human that you are responsible for feeding, blender muffins are a fantastic make ahead breakfast addition or snack that will help give you some fuel on the go. With whole grains, protein, omega 3's, and fiber, these muffins are sure to make a regular appearance in your morning routine.
Read moremy top 5 healthy breakfasts
Breakfast is probably my favorite meal of the day. I often go to sleep thinking about what I will have in the AM. I strongly believe that eating breakfast is essential to boosting your metabolism, improving cognition and mental clarity and, if you start your day on a nutritious note, you are more inclined to continue making healthy choices throughout the day. That being said, I do not like to overcomplicate things in the morning and tend to veer toward simple, streamlined, and quick breakfasts. Here are my current top 5 healthy ways that I start my day!
Read moreamaranth porridge + papaya apricot purée
I had a few classes in the Chef's Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts which focused on food and healing. The recipes were simple and straightforward, and the food produced was some of my favorite that we made all term. I thrive on the simplicity of a balanced and nourishing meal and truly get giddy when something so simple using a handful of ingredients can taste so good and be so fortifying.
Read moregoji granola from good clean food
Granola has become one of the many dishes that I batch cook on a Sunday and lean on for quick meal assembly throughout the week. It is super easy to make, very adaptable depending on what is in your pantry, and can serve as a tasty snack, or as a yogurt, smoothie bowl, or oatmeal topper. Granola is one of those things that has healthy connotations but, more often then not, it is loaded with tons of sugar and other additives that tip its integrity from virtuous to vice. This goji granola, on the other hand, is full of clean protein from nuts and seeds, fiber from rolled oats, and antioxidants from the mighty goji berry.
Read moreblack quinoa porridge
If you happened to have indulged this past weekend or know you will be faced with a barrage of holiday eating challenges, use this clean and nourishing protein-rich breakfast to get back on track. Quinoa, warm spices, maple syrup, and fresh fruit make this a clean and delicious wintertime recipe worth waking up for.
Read morehappy oatober! celebrate with pumpkin pie oats
With the crisp air beginning to settle in for fall, warm and hearty breakfasts take center stage of my morning routine. In the colder months, I tend to lean heavily on oatmeal to fortify me at the start of each day, adding warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg for flavor and immune boosting power.
Read morefour ways to use all those apples you just picked
It's fall, and there are pounds and pounds of apples to eat. You may have taken a lovely weekend jaunt to an orchard or simply picked up half a bushel or a peck at your local greenmarket. If straight shooting with a little nut butter is not your thing, here are four ways to use up your apple picking bounty.
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