Happy Friday Vegheads! Check out my Valentine's Day edition of Friday Favorites here.
Read moreCrunchy Radish x Whole Foods Market
Calling all my vegheads and wellness warriors! I have teamed up with Whole Foods Market for a very exciting giveaway. In celebration of the new Whole Foods Market Upper East Side, that opens February 18th, we will be giving away a $100 gift card! To enter you must follow @thecrunchyradish and @wholefoodsnyc on instagram, take a photograph of your meal that demonstrates how you are healthfully fueling yourself this winter and post it on instagram. Tag @thecrunchyradish and @wholefoodsnyc with the hashtags #crunchyradish and #movinonup. The winner will be selected Monday the 16th at 8pm EST. (you do not have to live in NYC to win) Good luck vegheads!
Read moreRadish to the Rescue: Potent Party Starter
The husband and I have a ritual where we do not dine out on Valentine's Day. Maybe it is the countless years of working in the service industry, pockmarked with overpriced prix fixes and catering to cranky couples who feel like they MUST dine out on the 14th, that just makes me want to stay in. Instead, we typically grab a great bottle of sparkling and provision a few special ingredients to elevate our evening meal.
Read moreWhat the F is a Mung Bean?
Every year a hot new food item emerges that is touted to make you feel better and look better. But maybe this trend setting food has been around all along. Mung beans have been praised for their nutrient properties by health-minded individuals and holistic practitioners for years and, most recently, they have started making their way into the mainstream dining arena. So what exactly are mung beans, and once you find them, what the heck do you do with them?
Read morea very naughty (and nice) valentine's day gift guide
FOR HIM:
ONLY NY Herring Socks- nothing says true love like a cotton blend sock reminding your valentine to get his heart healthy Omega's.
Dolce & Gabbana Black and White Dot-Pattern Silk Satin Jacquard Bow Tie- utilize at your own discretion.
Moon Juice Sex Dust- An aphrodisiac warming potion that will send waves of blood to all the right places. The gift that keeps giving, V-Day and beyond.
FOR HER:
See By Chloe Lizzie Textured Leather Backpack- Carry around your valentines affection in style.
Neom Sensuous Candle- Set a relaxing and rejuvenating tone with this 100% natural, ethically sourced, and finely crafted candle made without any artificial ingredients.
Hu Kitchen Almond Butter + Puffed Quinoa Chocolate Bar- What's a Valentine's Day without something sweet? Give your sweetie some almost "guilt-free" chocolate. This bar is made with cacao and unrefined organic coconut sugar and contains no cane sugar, soy lecithin, or emulsifiers. You will never look at that red heart shaped box again.
FOR THE FURRY VALENTINE:
Barbour Wax Dog Coat- Keep your four legged valentine warm, dry, and protected in classic style.
USA Made Free Range Bully Stick- Dog crack....literally. Henry Pepper lives for these.
LL Bean Therapeutic Dog Couch- Why get a bed when you can get your fur baby a couch?
Friday Favorites
my favorite way to eat spaghetti
Nothing beats incredibly fresh homemade pasta from an amazing restaurant but, since we can't indulge in fresh pasta everyday of the week, my favorite way to eat spaghetti is from a squash! Yup, that yellow oval shaped squash, when sliced in half, roasted, and scraped, produces spaghetti-like strands of significant nutrient density. This yellow-hued veg is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, is gluten-free, and is the perfect alternative to pasta. Swap out your basic noodles for spaghetti squash in any of your favorite recipes.
Read moreHow to Sustain Your Motivation + a Very Cheery Smoothie
It’s February! The second month of the new year. How are you faring with your "resolutions" and dedicated decisions to make this year healthier and happier? It is easy to lose momentum and steam as January passes and the days seem to get colder and snowier. Birthdays and celebrations and any excuse to indulge start to reappear, and rich and decadent comfort food seems like the only way to keep warm. It is essential to keep in mind that the small positive shifts that you make over time have major long-term ramifications. Consider every meal a Monday morning - an opportunity to start fresh and get back on the healthy eating track. Focus on what you have already changed and continue to set realistic goals for yourself.
Read moreTrade Up Your Wing Dings for This Healthier Alternative
Football is usually synonymous with wings. Fried greasy nibbles, indigestion, and hangovers also typically go hand in hand with game day. For a healthy alternative to chicken wings, consider these spicy buffalo chicken meatballs that pack all of the elements of a basket of wings into compact balls-minus the butter, grease, and oil. Serve these spicy little balls with a cooling herb dip to elevate your game day viewing pleasure.
Read moremy favorite way to eat chips - yes chips
Not to be a downer but chips are typically a "no go" in the clean eats world. Normally fried, processed, and laded with sodium and oil, chips offer no nutritional benefits whatsoever. Turn that frown upside down, because I've got you covered with these baked chili lime corn tortilla chips. These crunchy crits are the perfect vehicle for your dips, game day and beyond. Just don't forget the cruditès.
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