Protein 101 Protein is a HOT topic and for a good reason – it is vital for our body’s health and wellbeing. Today we are diving into all things protein concerning the roles of protein in your body, signs and symptoms your body is not getting enough protein, high-quality sources of protein, and why vegetarians and vegan should pay extra
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This oh-so-good bread is made from scratch, with just a few ingredients (and it’s SO good!). With a few of my favorite ingredients, including So Delicious spiced pear and fig oat-milk yogurt alternative for extra flavor and LOADS of moisture. Im dairy-free, and I love to bake, so the dairy free ingredients that I use are key for my happiness,
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Have your eggs and cheese too! Just because I can’t eat eggs and cheese doesn’t meant that you shouldn’t, and in fact, eggs are a great source of MANY good-for-you nutrients, like lutein (good for your eyes), choline (good for your brain), protein, vitamins A and C… and so much more. Over time, eggs have been scrutinized for so many
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Bloating is the WORST! Summer time is here, and nothing can be worse then trying to fit into a teeny bikini and feeling bloated. There are a few factors that can contribute to feeling bloated that include eating a large meal or meals, eating too much salt and/or sugar, drinking too much (and I don’t mean water!). Feeling bloated can leave
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It’s heart health month, and one of the most popular foods to shame in the world of heart health has long been the egg. It’s been touted as being too high in cholesterol and saturated fat, and therefore unhealthful for heart health. However, in the last few years the outlook on eggs has changed (thank goodness, because I’ve always
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This is one of my absolute most favorite dishes from my recent trip to beautiful Italy. In my experience with cooking eggplant (other than my delicious recipe for Eggplant No-Parm Sliders) – I find it’s often hard to cook and not so tasty. However, this recipe for eggplant with sautéed tomato and garlic came out beautifully- and it’s so easy
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This hearty kale salad is an all-time favorite of mine and is inspired by a salad made at Whole Foods here in New York City. This salad is particularly delicious due to the addition of the roasted sweet potato and pomegranate seeds, I often find myself eating a rather larger portion of it! The more veggies the better, right? This
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In honor of National Kale Day (October 7th), here’s a favorite recipe of mine that I want to share with you! Simple to make, easy kale chips that are sure to please. These chips are super easy to make, and although I added nutritional yeast to them for flavor, you can add spicy flavors like chili powder, more garlic, infused olive oil
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“Protein can only be found in animal based sources, right?” Nope! Plants contain protein too! This question is one of the most common questions I get from clients- regarding where to find protein in plant-based sources—simply, it’s everywhere! Protein is found in animal-based sources (roughly 20-25 grams per 3 oz) but it’s also found in plant-based sources too in ranging amounts;
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Sunday night dinner and this is what I’m serving, yum! There is nothing better than a delicious kale salad- especially one that’s chopped. I was seriously frustrated with the labor-intensive task of chopping kale and couldn’t figure out how to make it taste like I had purchased it at a restaurant- so I went ahead and gave the food processor a
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I love a really fresh smoothie that doesn’t leave you feeling full, tired or bloated. So, today I decided to make this green veggie smoothie- it’s super refreshing and I made it instead of making a juice loaded with vegetables (like I usually do!). This smoothie is light, hydrating and is a great way to power-pack your afternoon with nutrients and
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Hello beet juice! This juice is both delicious and a great source of nutrients and hydrating electrolytes. This juice packs many key healthy nutrients and contains a ton of potential health benefits. Here’s the skinny on beet juice for your workout… Besides being nutrient packed, this juice is also great for pre exercise-as beet juice has been found helpful in prompting
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It’s National Heart Month, so today I decided to make a particularly heart-healthy smoothie for you, my wonderful readers. This smoothie is a great balance of both fruit and vegetables (the and veg part is key) as smoothies have the opportunity to be healthful and provide lots of nutrition, but can often turn into a calorie and sugar bomb due to the addition
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If you love kale chips, you’ll love these brussels sprout chips. These tasty brussels sprout chips are easy to make, low in calories (depending on the seasoning and dressing) and are packed with nutrients. Brussels sprouts are a member of the cruciferous vegetable family along with kale, cauliflower and cabbage amongst others. Brussels sprouts are a good source of fiber, vitamins A
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