Hello Good Morning Washington viewers! If this is your first time here, check out these easy recipes and reader favorites like the lazy way to eat 2 pounds of veggies a day. You can also learn about me and the health scare that got me eating (mostly) right. Otherwise, read on for fast fruit and … [Read more...]
Mexican Jicama and Orange Salad (Low fat, Vegan, Low Sodium)
We do a lot of taco nights at my house, but serving a green salad with tacos can become a little ho-hum. So this week, on my jicama kick, I decided to shake things up a bit! Enter the tasty (and healthy) Mexican Jicama and Orange Salad. This combination of crunchy jicama, sweet oranges, red bell … [Read more...]
Jicama Nutrition + 4 Creative Ways to Enjoy Jicama – Happy Hug a Jicama Day!
I'm so excited I can barely stand it! And not just because I made it to Day 6 of Kris Carr's Adventure Cleanse, either, which has actually been easier than I anticipated. Even though I got a cold the day before I started, I seem to be recovering quickly. What's more, my energy level is … [Read more...]
Sweet and Crunchy Mango Jicama Chopped Salad
In the week or so since my last post, 6 Tips to Stop Emotional Eating, I've managed to rope in the urge to go flying off on food benders. (Yeah!) It's a feat I'm pretty impressed with, given that I'm still getting used to being back in school, and—surprise!—I had to put together a 25-minute group … [Read more...]
Easy Red, White, and Blue Salad
So it's almost July 4th, and I just had to share this fun and festive fruit-and-veggie salad with you! Decked out in red, white, and blue, it's as pretty as it is tasty. It's also fast and easy, which is perfect when you have people coming over for a barbeque in the afternoon and it's 11 in the … [Read more...]
7 Easy Ways to Eat More Vegetables
Mom always told you to eat your vegetables—and she was right. More and more research indicates that veggies are stellar for your health, helping to keep your heart healthy,a your eyes young,b and your mind sharp.cYet even though I know how nutritious they are—and even though I have a blog devoted to … [Read more...]
Strawberry and Jicama Salad (Vegan, Oil-Free)
Nothing says summer’s just around the corner like strawberries at the market, displayed in their tidy containers like so many jewels. Personally, I’ve always been crazy about these juicy little gems, and could happily eat them by the quart, awash in fond childhood memories. Because for me, … [Read more...]
How to Peel a Jicama
If you haven't tried jicama yet, you're missing out. Sweet and crisp and versatile, jicama is one heck of a go-to vegetable. It tastes great with almost any dip, adds a sassy crunch to otherwise ho-hum fruit salads, and can even be shredded into slaw or chopped into chutney for a cool … [Read more...]
Easy Guacamole with Chile-Lime Jicama Chips
Need a go-to snack for parties and potlucks? You're in the right place! This quick and easy homemade guacamole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and it couldn't be simpler to make: smash up some avocados, add some mix-ins, and you're guest ready. What's more, you and your friends get all the … [Read more...]
3 Fast & Healthy Ways to Enjoy Jicama Sticks
Jicama sticks are my new best friends. (Perhaps I need to get out more?) Crunchy, sweet, and juicy, these guys are fun to munch and taste great with whatever you happen to have on hand. They also contain fiber and vitamin C, and retain their attractive, creamy color for up to a week when stored … [Read more...]