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You won’t believe how tasty and easy-to-make this refreshing summer energy boost is. It’s my new favorite.
If you haven’t made coffee at home in an authentic Italian Moka pot, you’re missing out on an easy way to make cozy and satisfying drinks for stupid cheap. I’ve been using one for years that I bought on a whim. I use it every day, and it’s the only coffee make I own now.
Read MoreRecipes are great and all, but sometimes you just need to make something quick and dirty. The problem is, most people don’t understand what flavor combinations will get the desired result, so we end up sticking to salt and pepper. As a result of that, we think healthy home-cooked meals are boring and end up ordering out.
But what if everything you need for mouth-watering flavor is already in your pantry? With just a little direction, you can have variety in your life — without ordering take-out!
Read MoreThese days, it’s pretty common to have a schedule that’s busting at the seams. It’s easy to just give up and pick up dinner somewhere — but that can get expensive and it’s usually not very healthy.
In this blog post, I’ll give you the formula for making fast, healthy meals at home. Are they perfect? No, but they are better than picking up take-out somewhere. Do they taste good? Yes!
The formula is simple — protein, veggie, carb, and sauce. Here’s the skinny:
Read MoreNobody has enough time to do everything — we have jobs, families and social obligations on top of the basic things we need to do to take care of ourselves. It’s no wonder that people tend to lean so heavily on fast food, even though we know it’s bad for us!
In this blog post, we’ll look at a few different methods of batch cooking, a meal prep method that helps you save time while preparing tasty meals that also happen to be healthy. Are you ready?
Read MoreFresh pasta shouldn’t be a luxury — it should be a human right. As part of the healthy Mediterranean diet, pasta is meant to be celebrated and enjoyed. But what about those of us who can’t eat gluten due to celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity? There is a serious gluten-free foods deficiency happening in some parts of the United States right now (especially in Memphis, Tennessee — where I live), which is something I’d like to see corrected. Honestly, it’s as though people decided you aren’t eating gluten just to annoy them or something. So, what do you do when nobody gives you what you want? You make the thing you want while cussing those insensitive gluten-eaters!
Read MoreThe only thing fancy about this recipe is that it uses French Mirepoix. But first, some nerdy education about why you should be using lentils, which are a powerhouse of nutrition and are known for their numerous health benefits.
Read MoreIt’s getting colder out there, which can only mean one thing — comfort food!
The only question is, how do we keep on track with health goals when all we want to do is curl up around a cozy meal? We adapt, that’s how. And this recipe is a great way to do that.
Read MoreYour first meal of the day is important. It affects your blood sugar, energy levels, and brainpower. It can even affect your mood for the rest of the day!
If those things sound important to you, make sure your breakfast includes ample amounts of protein and fiber. That’s what this recipe does.
Read MoreHere’s an amazing plant-based soup that’s good cold, room temperature or hot. If the name didn’t give it away, let me just tell you this soup is packed full of vegetables ready to make you feel amazing. Whether your diet is traditional, plant-based, paleo, AIP, keto or low-lectin, this recipe can be modified to fit right in.
This recipe makes about 8 servings, so you’ll have extra to share or freeze for later!
Read MoreWhat could be better than a cozy brewed drink in the morning (or really any time of day)? Depending on who you ask, nothing! But who says it always has to be tea or coffee?
Read MoreHere's a recipe I've been working on (actually, I stole it from a magazine and changed a few things to increase the veggie content). Recently, I have been interested in recipes from the Mediterranean region. It's probably no surprise to you that the way people naturally eat in that area is super good for your health -- high in vegetables, fiber and healthy fats. This particular dish, Spanakorizo, comes from Greece and has bright, lemony flavors. It is surprisingly easy to make and makes a great addition to a meal. Just top with chickpeas or baked salmon to boost the protein!
Read MoreWhat’s better than getting a head start on your healthy eating? Well, lots of things, but putting your nutrition first is pretty rad, too.
This was my go-to smoothie bowl for a long time, and for good reason. Contrary to how it may seem, cocoa goes really well with avocado and beet. The earthiness of the beets blends perfectly with the smoothness of the avocado and the sharpness of the cocoa.
Read MoreDon't let the word vinegar repulse you. High-quality balsamic vinegars are sweet and fruity, perfect for drizzling over berries or ice cream in the summer. This drink is a natural progression of the idea.
Read MoreDo you love spicy comfort food? Do you also like getting your vegetables in? If the answer is yes, then this veggie-packed recipe is for you. It is high in fiber, has a serving of protein and the carbs are complex and balanced. Grab a bottle of hot sauce and tuck in to some red beans and rice!
Read MoreReal talk — cheese is delicious. If you are taking a break from it, avoiding dairy can be annoying — especially when it comes to not having cheese.
Vegan cheese alternatives a.k.a. "fauxmage" (from the French "faux" for fake and "fromage" for cheese) have become extremely popular in the last few years. There are tons of cheese alternatives in grocery stores, some of them are convincing and some are 100% gross.
Read MoreIt should be no surprise to anyone who has been making an effort to eat well that avocados are healthy. It's kind of a no-brainer. Avocados have healthy fats, fiber, a creamy texture and a mild taste that takes well to sweet or savory dishes. They even have a surprising amount of protein! But when it comes to eating more avocado, most people automatically start go right for the guacamole. Ditch the chips and guacamole for a second and try something new.
Read MoreYou don’t have to be a trippy yoga-teacher or cult-leader type to love what tastes like the lovechild of sweet tea and champagne. One of my favorite drinks is kombucha. Until fairly recently, it wasn’t a thing most places outside Southeast Asia. Now it is one of the fastest growing bottled beverages in the world. But many people don’t even realize that making kombucha at home is easier than you might think. And don’t get me started on the money you can save, but basically you can brew an entire batch for the price of one bottle of booch!
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