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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Roasted Chipotle Chickpeas (Gluten-free, Vegan / Plant-based)
Roasted Chipotle Chickpeas - A zesty snack, as addictive as potato chips, but more satisfying and downright nutritious. Only 5 minutes of prep time! I am always on the lookout for healthy snack foods that satisfy a craving for savory goodness while legitimately giving the body nutrients that will fill the deficit. Chickpeas do just that. They are an impressive source of plant-based protein and many other nutrients. (To get all the details of what chickpeas have to offer, check out my ...
Pure Piña Colada Bars (Gluten-Free, Plant-based / Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free, Low Carb)
Pure Piña Colada Bars are a rich and chewy slice of heaven, bursting with pineapple, coconut--and nutrients! Spring is in the air. My mind is drifting to thoughts of the beach and yummy little fruity drinks. But with a trip to the ocean nowhere in sight, I decided to make my next recipe as a way to bring the beach to me! If you like Piña Colada (Bars) . . . Yeah, sorry. Now you've got that Rupert Holmes song stuck in your head. Just trying to set the mood! Both nutritious and ...
Chocolate Chickpea Bark (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based, Refined Sugar-Free)
Chocolate Chickpea Bark has it all: sweet and salty, soft and crunchy. A complete taste and texture experience! You will be hooked from the very first bite. Make it a great addition to your New Year's spread. It tastes equally delicious paired with a glass of bubbly or a steamy cup of coffee. Not Just for Hummus Anymore Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) boast so much nutritional value I thought they deserved to expand their recipe resume. Don't get me wrong, I love hummus ...
Healthier Candied Pecans (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free)
Cinnamon and vanilla are married to a fresh roasted nut with a delightful candied shell. Bliss! A five-minute prep--let your oven do the rest! Quick and Easy Candied Nuts Did I have you at five minutes? If you are like me, the offer of investing only five precious minutes in the kitchen is always a welcome proposition. But that's not the only appealing aspect of this recipe. In addition to their absolutely divine taste they are much healthier than their refined sugar ...
Blueberry Peach Chia Jam (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based, RSF)
Fresh jam in 20 minutes - no pectin, no gelatin, no canning, no fuss. . . The other day I was gathering the usual suspects for a typical breakfast for my selective eater. Gluten-free bread-check, organic peanut butter-check, Red Star Yeast Flakes for all of those B-vitamins-check, and jam-chhhhh-no check! Usually I keep backups in the pantry of all of the items that we use on a regular basis, yet somehow this one had fallen through the cracks on the last grocery list. No jelly! I didn't feel ...
Nutritious No Bake Cookie Dough Truffles (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free)
These Nutritious No Bake Cookie Dough Truffles will have you in seventh heaven. Eating plant-based and gluten-free does not mean you have to give up life's special indulgences! Refined Sugar-free Truffles For some people, nothing says "You're loved", "You're worth it", "You deserve the best" like a fine confection. There is a reason Godiva sells a half-billion dollarsworth of chocolates every year. The simple act of taking a beautifully crafted truffle between your fingers, admiring it, ...
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-free)
I don't know about you, but when I smell my pot of freshly brewed coffee in the morning the next thought that follows, without hesitation, is wouldn't something sweet taste so amazing with this. Alas, a few years ago when I realized that processed sugar was a fair-weather friend, I thought my days of coffee and sweet treats were over. It became clear to me that I really couldn't continue such a toxic relationship if I wanted to have a productive life. The fallout of the sugar crashes and lack ...
Plant Protein Power Salad (Gluten Free, Vegan, Nut Free)
I'll just have a salad. Those might be the saddest five words in the English language. How did one of the healthiest, most-flexible and most-diverse meals become an also-ran? Why is the salad the consolation choice on almost every menu in every restaurant? Bravo to those establishments who engage their creativity and culinary talents on their salad selections. What were once extravagant (the Caesar), decadent (the blue-cheese wedge), and avant-garde (the ...
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