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...]
Quinoa Loaf with Clove-Spiced Date Sauce
This moist and flavorful gluten-free quinoa loaf with a clove-spiced date sauce will be your new go-to recipe for the holidays! Festive and easy to prepare, it's the perfect partner for stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. I've also included a make-ahead option, so you can spend … [Read more...]
10 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes (Low Fat, Vegan, and Gluten Free)
Are you a Forks Over Knives or Fuhrman Fan? Do you eat a low-fat, plant-based diet à la Dr. McDougall or Dr. Ornish? Then again, perhaps you just want to serve up a delicious Thanksgiving feast that delights and nourishes the people you love? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, … [Read more...]
Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
I simply couldn't let Thanksgiving go by without posting my mom's healthy mashed sweet potatoes recipe. My mom is an amazing on-the-fly cook, and ever since she's embraced a whole-food, plant-based diet (and lost over 20 pounds so far! Go Mom!), I've had the benefit of sampling some amazing dishes … [Read more...]