Next time you’re at the supermarket, don’t be so quick to pass up the radish. These bulbous root vegetables with an earthy, peppery taste are commonly used as a garnish then pushed aside when in fact they are surprisingly healthy. To read more about the health benefits of radishes and check out my recipe for Sweet & Spicy Radish Salad,… Read More
Big on Bok Choy
If you’ve ever had Chinese food, chances are you’ve eaten bok choy. Unfortunately, it may have been wilted from overcooking and slathered in a greasy sauce. To read more about the health benefits of bok choy and check out a recipe for a delicious summer salad with this leafy green veggie, check out my article on Gal Time here .
Lentil Burgers for Company
With my restrictive diet, I’ve always struggled with a tasty and impressive main course to make for dinner guests who may not share my eating habits. Last night, I dared to make lentil burgers for a friend who came over for dinner. I’ve always shied away from these protein-packed patties because I thought they were too complicated. In fact, they… Read More
Get Kitchy With It: A Guide to Stocking a Healthy Kitchen – Part II
Yesterday, I left you with a list of my favorite ingredients I always keep on hand in my kitchen. Today, I’m completing the healthy kitchen series with a run-down of my favorite kitchen gadgets. You don’t need a lot of expensive tools to create a healthy meal. I started with a steamer basket, some hand-me-down pots and pans and a… Read More
Get Kitchy With It: A Guide to Stocking a Healthy Kitchen – Part I
If you think making a home-cooked meal means a time-consuming trip to the store, expensive ingredients and slaving over a stove – all after a long day at the office, think again. In this two-part series you’ll get a handy list of everything you’ll need to stock a healthy and sustainable kitchen. My guide to stocking a healthy kitchen is… Read More
Sprouted Grain Croutons
If you’ve ever had to throw away half a loaf of fresh bread after a couple of days because it was going stale, you may understand the heartache this can cause. At my house, we often buy a half loaf of the homemade sprouted grain bread at Whole Foods and still can’t seem to finish it. I was about to… Read More
Braised Tempeh and Kale Salad with Raw Goddess Dressing
Warning: The recipe shared here is ridiculously good and embarrassingly easy to make. The scene: A balmy Spring night in Downtown Manhattan. An urban sweetheart winds down yet another busy day. Eager for a healthy, home-cooked meal, she flings open the refrigerator to find a dearth of ingredients: a few stalks of kale, half of an avocado, a bulb of… Read More
Keep It Simple
Greens are the food most commonly missing in the American diet. As a Health and Wellness Coach, I often work with clients on adding more green foods into their diets. (no … not green M&Ms;!) At first, this can cause some overwhelm on behalf of the client who may be unfamiliar with the many green vegetables available out there and… Read More
Healthy Easter Treat: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cake
It has been awhile since I baked because I’m trying to stay away from sugar, but with today being Easter and all, I couldn’t resist. Besides, after a long day of rainy outdoor outlet mall shopping yesterday, I needed to unwind. This recipe is adapted from Tal Ronnen’s The Conscious Cook and was surprisingly easy to make. Chocolate Chip Peanut… Read More