Nut-free, Anti-aging Pesto

Recipe by Renee Slonaker, MS @nutritionforyou.health  As a teenager, I worked for an Italian family that raised their own meat and grew their own vegetables and herbs. Among the many different foods I ate during family lunch (I learned not to ask what I was eating until after I ate it), was the Italian Pesto Genovese in…

Environmentally Friendly Zucchini Hummus

This recipe is a creamy, delicious, and nutritious hummus substitute for avocado-based guacamole. You may have already heard the news – chefs around the world are ditching this unsustainable fruit! But why? For starters, avocados have a large carbon footprint compared to other produce and can require up to 320 liters of water to grow…

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Brussels Sprout Salad with Turnip Fries

If you’re looking for fresh ideas to keep up with New Year’s healthy living resolutions, you’ve landed on the right page (or website shall we say). This colorful anti-aging salad features in our exclusive Younger You pre-order recipe collection and has been specifically created with longevity in mind. The star ingredient, Brussels sprouts, is an…

Vegan Zucchini Crumble

This, perhaps surprising, dessert will please picky eaters and skeptical spouses alike!  Our team testers gave it multiple thumbs up. Zucchini is a strange choice for dessert at first glance but when you really drill down it’s got a lot to offer! This dessert is also vegan, gluten-free, and compatible with an elimination diet. At…

Grain-Free Blondies

By Nutrition Resident Megan Piffner (@MeganPfiffnerNutrition) Chickpeas for dessert?! There is nothing better than having a treat that also gives you fiber, protein and micronutrients. Chickpeas are rich in potassium. They also have iron, B6, magnesium, and calcium. ½ a cup of chickpeas gives you 19.5 grams of protein, 60.5 grams of healthy carbs and…