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 […]
Sheetpan fajitas
Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into strips 5 tbsp. olive oil, divided 2.5 tsp. chili powder Salt and pepper 3 peppers (different color bell peppers and/or poblanos – your pick!), sliced into wide strips 1 onion, cut into wide strips 10-12 (6 inch) tortillas Toppings as desired: shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, jalapeno, […]
Kale and feta egg muffins
Ingredients: 10 eggs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/3 cups kale leaves, finely chopped 1/3 cup crumbled feta Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 12-cup muffin tray with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour egg mixture into muffin cups. Bake for 20 […]
Snacks that won’t bum you out
My family and I have spent the past week moving, and the week before that, living in a sea of boxes and mess. I doubt moving is ever particularly fun, but managing it with a 2- and 3-year old has been intense. Amid all the chaos, the last thing on my mind has been healthy […]
Summer desserts to start the season right
As much as I love dessert, this isn’t a great time of year for perfecting macaroons or nursing a souffle. It’s the season for cool desserts and, ideally, ones that don’t involve firing up the oven or stove. So, here are a few of my favorites. The acai bowl doubles as a fun breakfast, but […]
Light, easy recipes to kick off the new year
I love light and simple recipes (unless someone else is cooking — then heavy and complicated is totally cool). Today, I’ve got a few goodies to share. First, this kale salad is one of my absolute favorites. It’s great for any occasion. Lately, I’ve been swapping out the raisins for craisins to give it more […]
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 […]