Remember the broccoli salad you always had as a kid… it had raisins and bacon… probably out of your mom’s Best of Bridge cookbook? It was really heavy with a sour cream dressing and appeared at every pot luck you went to from 1986-1992. Well, here is an updated version! It has cranberries for sweetness …
Why should I eat more plants? When we talk about good nutrition there is a lot of noise out there about the latest and greatest fad. Influencers don’t always promote diets and products that are in your best interest so the average person can be overwhelmed with information. Studies show, and throughout my nutrition training, …
Did you know that I follow a plant-based diet? Yep, vegan since 2017. My decision was based on the mantra that “when I know better, I do better”. Now, let me really clear… I do not force my nutrition clients to adopt an exclusive plant-based diet. I also am able to counsel many people who …
This is such a quick and easy recipe with only five ingredients and comes together quickly. Using a high powered blender is the best for creating a smooth and creamy texture, but if you’re ok with the texture of chia seeds, whisking together is just fine. Can be eaten immediately, but set it in the …
Good nutrition is the foundation for individual wellness and quality of life. It isn’t about giving up your favorite foods, or eating according to the latest fad diet, but rather making smart choices from a wide variety of healthy, fresh whole foods. The more informed you are on the basics of good nutrition, the better you’ll …
This extremely delicious soup is so easy to make and is on regular rotation in our house. In involves some baking of the squash and apples, throw it in the blender with a couple other ingredients and voila… a hearty, spicy, soup that is sure to please everyone! This recipe is also very customizable… want …
What a loaded question! As a holistic nutritionist I am constantly asked — what is the best diet for (fill in the blank)? The best answer that I can give you is… it depends. It depends on so many factors, only a handful of which are, what is your goal? What is your current diet …
This salad has been making the rounds on social media so I have no idea where to attribute this salad! But after all the hype, I decided to give it a try and make my own decision about how good it is… and well…? I’ve made it two weekends in a row, and it doesn’t …
This stuffed manicotti (can also be done with large shells) with vegan ricotta and spinach makes for a very easy mid-week meal and the leftovers are even better the second day! The filling is made with cashews and firm tofu so it’s a great meal. Canned tomato sauce makes this very easy and quick. INGREDIENTS: …
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This is a really easy recipe to make a sauce that can be used on many things. It is especially delicious on roasted vegetables or even as a dip for many yummy dippable things! A good blender will make this much easier to blend smoothly. Ingredients: 1 /4 cu. peeled & grated horseradish1 block silken …