I may be the only person who feels this way, but fall? Meh. While everyone else is swooning over the crisp air and colorful leaves, I'm getting more crotchety with each minute of daylight we lose. Luckily, there's one thing that redeems the season for me: pumpkin! I mean, what other … [Read more...]
62-Calorie Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Rich and creamy, this pumpkin hot chocolate tastes like hot cocoa and pumpkin pie had a baby. (The scandal!) But unlike regular hot cocoa and pumpkin pie, this tasty treat won't wreck your diet. In fact, this steamy cup of satisfaction could be your healthiest chocolate fix ever. I mean, not only … [Read more...]
16 Iron Rich Vegetables
Quick, which has more iron: the tomato sauce or the meatballs? … [Read more...]
How to Eat 2 Pounds of Vegetables a Day – Holiday Style
Are you trying to eat more vegetables? You’re in the right place! Once a month I make it my mission to eat at least 2 pounds of vegetables in one day—and share the menu with you. I also tally up my veggies eaten to see if I reached my 2-pound goal. By popular demand, I also include nutrition … [Read more...]
2 Pounds of Vegetables a Day – September 2015
Want to know what 2 pounds of vegetables a day looks like? You're in the right place! One day per month I make it my mission to eat at least 2 pounds of vegetables—and share exactly what's on the menu with you. … [Read more...]
5-Minute Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Parfait (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Want to eat chocolate chip pumpkin pie for breakfast? (And actually feel good about it?) You're in luck! These pumpkin pie parfaits are fast, easy, and surprisingly healthy. So you can indulge without guilt! Because, let's face it, sometimes a treat is in order. For instance, on birthday … [Read more...]
7 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I don't know about you, but making (and eating) pumpkin treats is one of my favorite parts of fall! After all, pumpkin is versatile, nutritious—and pretty much everyone loves it. (As opposed to, say, broccoli. I don't think Starbucks would have nearly the same success with brocco-lattes.) Since I … [Read more...]
Vegan Pumpkin Chai Latte (Caffeine Free)
Hi there, Veggie Questers! Over the past month, I've enjoyed sharing veggie-licious research on how to reduce your risk of breast cancer. (My personal favorite: How to make your blood toxic to breast cancer cells in 2 weeks. Close second: Kicking breast cancer butt with cabbage.) While I love … [Read more...]
Apple Slices with Pumpkin Pie Dip (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I. Love. This. Recipe. It's got all the best of fall: delightfully crisp apple slices and a sweet, creamy dip that tastes for all the world like pumpkin pie. Except that, unlike pumpkin pie, it's free of junky stuff like refined sugar and white flour. Oh, and a 3-tablespoon serving of dip with … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Coconut Pumpkin Soup (Orange You Glad It’s Tuesday?)
Knock knock! Who's there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad it's Tuesday so we can eat coconut pumpkin soup? (Me too!!) _____ Quick and Easy Coconut Pumpkin Soup The basic pumpkin soup recipe here is my own, borne of having lots of pumpkin stashed in my … [Read more...]