True Foods Kitchen kale salad
This simple and delicious kale salad is a staple at True Foods Kitchen, a tasty and nutritionally-conscious restaurant with locations nationwide. When I prepare this for my family, I alter it slightly to be even healthier. When I serve it for other people, I make it as recommended. Both versions are below. This salad has […]
Rice and black bean salad
We had some friends over recently, and we served fish with chimichurri and this salad on the side. I made it in advance (and just added avocado before we sat down), so it was awesomely simple for entertaining, and because it’s so loaded with good stuff—beans, rice, lots of veggies, and a crunchy, zesty vibe—it […]
Quinoa tabouli
I like making tabouli with quinoa because it acts like a grain, but it’s technically a seed. That is, it’s more nutrient dense and a good source of plant protein. The quinoa tabouli is also great to keep in the fridge and pick at throughout the week. It’s so fresh and vibrant, having it as […]
The best way to eat: what you see is what you get
Eating processed foods isn’t great for health. You’ve probably heard that before. But it’s not just because foods with ingredients manufactured in labs tend to be overly sweet and salty and promote overeating. Some additives in highly processed foods may disrupt digestion. In my opinion, the biggest issue with eating a lot of processed foods, […]
3 ideas to inspire more plant-based eating
Plant foods have superpowers. I used to study plant-based nutrition, and my old notes touch on the vast and awesome impacts of nature’s bounty. Cherries have pain-relieving qualities. Ginger helps with nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy and motion sickness. Cranberries (and even blueberries) are good for urinary health and the prevention, sometimes even the […]
A basic diet, for those who don’t want a diet
No one likes the idea of dieting. So, when I heard someone talking about how he helps people “have their cake and eat it too” – how to be healthy and fit without sacrificing – I needed to know more. How? That was my main question for Gaston Kroneman, who teaches at Ride Indoor Cycling […]
These 3 foods could make your diet healthier in the most practical way
I’m always on the lookout for simple and super practical feel-good tips. Here are a few dietary ones that I hope you might like, too! Drink ginger water. Ginger is loaded with health benefits. Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, considers it a “universal remedy.” Among its long list of pros, it’s said to strengthen […]
Putting a healthy, positive spin on dessert
It may be wise to skip dessert if you’re on a mission to lose weight. But if you love an after-dinner sweet, I get you, and it can be part of a balanced and altogether healthy regimen. Deprivation is not my thing. Some people place great virtue on swearing off carbs, caffeine, sugar, dairy, gluten, […]