The Path of Least Resistance: 3 Ways to Build Your Nutrition intuition
Nutrition is not intuitive. At least not anymore. Not with all the nutrition noise in popular media. You can't open Facebook without receiving some (well-intentioned) message about how you should...
View ArticleSerendipity
I feel very fortunate and privileged to have encountered a lot of serendipity in my lifetime: I met my best friends after taking a job at a coffeeshop two blocks away from my freshman dorm. When I was...
View Articlere-writing Tombstones
Sometimes I feel like the most courageous woman in this world. I have no hesitations when I leave my house: I know exactly who I am and what I'm doing here. I have value. I add value.And then other...
View ArticleKEEPING YOUR COOL THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS: A NUTRITIOUS APPROACH
Americans tend to gain 1-2 pounds a year throughout their adult lives. For the majority of us, those pounds get packed on between Thanksgiving and New Year...and we don't lose it with our resolutions....
View ArticleZero Effort Veggie Noodle Bowl Recipe
I am a self-crowned queen of one-pot meals. They make my world go round.Recently I've been jamming on a tofu and veggie noodle soup dish that has been hitting the spot for weeks. Now, soy has gotten a...
View ArticleCollagen Powder: Is It All Hype or Worth the Investment?
Collagen peptide supplements have become all the rage in recent years. With claims of eliminating joint pain and smoothing skin, hair and nails, who wouldn’t want to give this versatile protein powder...
View ArticleCookbook Review: From Asparagus to Zucchini
In my early twenties, I was working for a gardener who took me to her CSA* farm for a volunteer shift. Instead of toiling in urban backyards, we got our hands dirty in rural Wisconsin for the day. I...
View ArticleLentil Walnut Burgers
I incorporate plant proteins into my weekly meal plan to ensure I'm meeting my nutrition needs with a variety of sources, while also making food choices that have a positive impact on the environment....
View ArticleInstant Pot Korean Brisket and a Tale of Two Beefs
The first time I cooked brisket was for a New Year's Eve party (I always test recipes when I'm having company over for dinner - probably not the best time to get adventurous in the kitchen!). It was...
View ArticleTurmeric Roasted Veggies
As soon as the weather cools, I grease my roasting pans and get to work.Every Sunday I do a big food prep. I spend 2-3 hours chopping, marinading, washing, blending and roasting so we're set up with...
View ArticleGinger-Miso Yam Wraps
Recipe from Vegetarian Times I've been holding onto this recipe since it was published in 2009 and just finally got to making it today. I LOVE green burritos. I wish to the vegetable gods that they...
View ArticleWonton-Less Soup
With meatballs and a good broth, a simple and delicious soup is steps away from perfection. This recipe brings together ingredients of my favorite Thai wonton soup in a gluten-free and Paleo fashion. ...
View ArticleCollagen Powder: Is It All Hype or Worth the Investment?
Collagen peptide supplements have become all the rage in recent years. With claims of eliminating joint pain and smoothing skin, hair and nails, who wouldn’t want to give this versatile protein powder...
View ArticleCookbook Review: From Asparagus to Zucchini
In my early twenties, I was working for a gardener who took me to her CSA* farm for a volunteer shift. Instead of toiling in urban backyards, we got our hands dirty in rural Wisconsin for the day. I...
View ArticleLentil Walnut Burgers
I incorporate plant proteins into my weekly meal plan to ensure I'm meeting my nutrition needs with a variety of sources, while also making food choices that have a positive impact on the environment....
View ArticleInstant Pot Korean Brisket and a Tale of Two Beefs
The first time I cooked brisket was for a New Year's Eve party (I always test recipes when I'm having company over for dinner - probably not the best time to get adventurous in the kitchen!). It was...
View ArticleTurmeric Roasted Veggies
As soon as the weather cools, I grease my roasting pans and get to work.Every Sunday I do a big food prep. I spend 2-3 hours chopping, marinading, washing, blending and roasting so we're set up with...
View ArticleGinger-Miso Yam Wraps
Recipe from Vegetarian Times I've been holding onto this recipe since it was published in 2009 and just finally got to making it today. I LOVE green burritos. I wish to the vegetable gods that they...
View ArticleWonton-Less Soup
With meatballs and a good broth, a simple and delicious soup is steps away from perfection. This recipe brings together ingredients of my favorite Thai wonton soup in a gluten-free and Paleo fashion. ...
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