I am all for dining out on special occasions but, after years of slinging over-priced prix fixe menus during my restaurant days, I relish the opportunity to cook Valentine's dinner at home. Spending time with your special person in the kitchen is the perfect opportunity to connect. Source a few unique ingredients, grab a nice bottle of wine, light some candles, put on some tunes, and you're in business.
Read moreoat flax energy bites (lactation balls)
These energy bites are great to keep in your fridge and pop when you are looking for a little pick-me-up. They are the ideal combination of protein, fat, and fiber and give you a boost to help get you through that 3pm slump (or all day exhaustion in my case). These bites are also a great antidote for curbing a sweet tooth that may emerge after a meal or at the end of the day.
Read morecoconut oatmeal pancakes
We all know that true beauty starts from the inside out. Adequate nourishment of both body and mind encourages optimal functioning of all of our parts and what you eat truly determines the state of your skin.
The health of your skin is an immediate reflection of your diet. If you are dehydrated, your skin tends to look flat and flaky. If you have been pounding down the alcohol and sugary foods, skin tends to look inflamed and puffy. By making a few mindful tweaks and focusing on clean whole foods, your skin will go from drab to fab in no time.
Read morehow to reduce food waste + roasted cauliflower with anchovy breadcrumbs
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.
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