Right now, you don't have to look far to get advice on how to prevent virus transmission. Wash your hands and disinfect surfaces. Minimize physical contact. Use proper sneezing and coughing hygiene. Practice social distancing. But what about the other half of the equation? We also need to work from the inside out: Stay calm; stress weakens the immune system; Eat plants to boost your immune system. If possible, it's best to get these immune-boosting superheroes from whole foods ...
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15 Plant-based Gluten-free Game Day Eats!
Get your game on! No matter what your favorite sport is, these 15 Plant-based Gluten-free Game Day Eats will make your party all the better--and healthier! Plant-based Gluten-free Game Day Snacks Whether it's the Superbowl, March Madness, getting to the Stanley Cup or relaxing and watching the Masters, there is something here for everyone. From savory snacks to sweet finger foods, you're good to go. Great for grown-ups and kid-friendly too! All 15 recipes are 100% plant-based and ...
20 Gluten-free Vegan Fruity Delights
Is there anything better than walking into your grocery or farmers market and facing those abundant bushels of fresh fruit? Who wouldn't want an endless summer! Especially when you hit that sweet spot where everything is available all at once: peaches, nectarines, citrus, strawberries, raspberries! It is a resplendent explosion of color and sweetness. Being in the spirit, I wanted to offer up my favorite creations which feature fruit front and center, regardless of the time of year! And as ...
24 Gluten-free & Plant-based Comfort Foods
Hello, winter! Hello, cold windy days made for staying curled up under a pillowy comforter. This time of year has me craving those homestyle comfort foods that make me feel all warm and cozy. In their original forms, they are almost always high-carb, high-sugar, animal-based, and saddled with gluten. I mean, really--when you think about it, shouldn't it be called discomfort food? So how do I beat the winter blues that usually follow a binge of comfort food? Re-create them free of gluten, ...
11 Gluten-free & Plant-based Cookies, Brookies, & Muffins to Satisfy Your Baking Craving
It's that time of year. It's been a long hot summer, and your oven is looking at you like a neglected friend. It's finally time you gave it the attention it deserves! As autumn rushes in, I start flavin' for those sweet treats to go with my morning coffee or afternoon tea. But what about when you want your treats to be clean eats? Behold! These cookies, brookies and muffins are all 100% plant-based, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. Your baking can be as guilt-free as it will be ...
6 Plant-based & Gluten-free Ways to Make Cauliflower Decadent & Delicious
A fresh head of organic cauliflower is like a blank page in a typewriter: nothing but promise! One of the best veggies for your brain and body, it begs to be consumed as frequently as possible. But too many times folks get stuck cooking it the same way--steaming, mashing, adding salt & pepper--and burnout ensues. Would you have guessed cauliflower could be the base for a rich, decadent Fettuccini Alfredo? Or the secret sauce for a creamy pan of Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes? Well, dull ...
Show Your Love with 100% Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Refined Sugar-free Confections
Who doesn't love Godiva? That little golden box seems to call your name even when the lid is on. But let's be honest: It's not much different than flavin' for a few margaritas and the ultimate regret that follows the next morning. Boxed chocolates taste good going down, but all that refined sugar and dairy can really wreak havoc on your system. This year, show your loved one you really care by delivering a compilation of completely vegan/plant-based, gluten-free and refined ...
14 Decadent Sweets Your Friends and Family Will Never Guess Are Vegan and Gluten-free
Looking for a little something to bring to a party that will be the talk of the gathering? Bring one or two (or ten!) of these goodies and trust me the crowd will never believe they are plant-based, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free! For your companions who think a dessert must be weighed-down with sugars and fats and white flour, these will turn their heads--and maybe turn them on to healthier eating. But the best part of all? You can gobble them up guilt-free! Enjoy!! And don’t ...
Product Giveaway: Falksalt Crystal Natural Sea Salt Flakes (Two Gourmet Flavors of Your Choice!)
My first experience with Falksalt was love at first sight, smell, and taste--and I've been head over heels ever since. I incorporate their delicious sea salt flakes in many of my savory creations, letting their designer flavors take the recipe in a unique direction. And though I use these salts to cook with, they are finishing salts. If you were putting on a designer dress for an evening out, these would be your favorite matching jewelry. Beyond my full review of Falksalt's Citron Sea Salt, ...
