I have a confession. I never tried kale until a few years ago. I wish I could say I have a good reason, but I honestly never thought to try it. I grew up in the era of frozen mixed vegetables. I moved on to more adventurous vegetables as an adult, but my greens consumption […]
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Winter’s Bounty Buddha Bowl
Like many of my favorite foodies, I have an affection for a “hearty bowl” loaded with a grain, veggies, & a creamy sauce. This kind of creation commonly goes by the name of the “Buddha Bowl.” Why? I’m really not sure, but I have a few ideas… It is said that the Buddha embodies “grace, […]
My Top Three Tips for a Healthy Vegan Diet
As a health coach, I hear from a lot of people who worry that they aren’t getting enough nutrients on a vegan diet. With so much processed vegan “meats” and “cheeses” and junk food on the market now, it’s pretty easy to eat meat-free and not get enough nutrients. I recommend eating mostly unprocessed plant foods, […]
Review and Giveaway: 21- Day Vegan Blueprint
I didn’t decide to go vegan overnight. It took me a while to get here. I did a lot of reading, books and blogs mostly, and I read a lot of labels. I had already been a vegetarian for almost 20 years, so I started with eliminating eggs. Next came milk and butter, then cheese, […]
Interview Series – Brad Gruno from Brad’s Raw Foods
After losing everything, including his marriage, in the dot-com crash of 2001, Brad Gruno moved to Pennsylvania to start a new life. Once there, he discovered the raw food movement, in which devotees consume raw or minimally cooked/processed foods in an effort to get the most nutrition out of the ingredients. Much to his surprise, […]