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…
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…
Getting kids to eat clean, nourishing foods is not always an easy task. If you are looking to add veggies, healthy fats, antioxidants, and probiotics to your kids’ diet, this recipe is a great template for a nutritionally balanced healthy meal. The turkey and veggie bowl is a gluten-free, dairy-free powerhouse packed with macro and…
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…
by Michelle Didner Holidays are a time to remember traditions and recipes that travel through the generations. The beauty of a holiday is that it is an evolving gathering of family and friends that interweaves old traditions and welcomes the new. While you are preparing grandma’s sweet potato casserole this year, consider upgrading your…
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…
Maca root is an amazing superfood and adaptogenic herb, originating from Peru where it has a long history of medicinal and culinary use. One thing you might not know about Maca is that it is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, and is therefore related to broccoli, cauliflower, and kale. Maca is most well-known,…
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…
A versatile dish that can easily be prepared for breakfast or lunch, featuring watercress, which contains a high amount of the bioactive chemical, phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC).
Are you looking for a fresh take on the quintessential American summer favorite – the burger? This gluten and dairy-free vegetarian version accompanied by pickled red onion won’t disappoint.
