Welcome to day 2! Today's menu starts with another breakfast that you can easily make the night before. Chia pudding, overnight oats, and muesli are all healthy breakfasts that you can make in advance and enjoy in the AM. Taking these simple steps help you get into the habit of setting yourself up for the day ahead.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 1
Kick off day one and "clean the pipes" with a fiber and anti-oxidant filled ginger berry chia pudding! Continue day one with a completely vegan menu that includes a hearty quinoa stir-fry loaded with veggies and a warm and comforting ginger turmeric lentil soup.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: the guidelines + tips
Happy second day of the New Year! Today I will be laying down the framework and principles for my clean up plan to get you started on a healthy and properly nourished note for 2017.
Read morewelcome to the crunchy radish clean up
Happy New Year Vegheads! You may be expecting me to say, "Let's get the detoxes and cleanses going." Wrong website, my crunchy friends. I do not believe in juice cleanses, detoxes, sustaining yourself on processed protein powders, or consuming fruit and vegetable juices for seven days straight. My philosophy has and will be always will be rooted in EATING real whole foods. I love the positive momentum generated by healthy eating on January 1st, but how do you sustain that enthusiasm past the first month of the year and continue eating and living well into February and beyond? To help you get the year started on a positive and properly nourished note, I will be launching a mostly plant-based, carefully curated meal plan, full of REAL food to get you recalibrated for 2017.
Read morewhat's for christmas morning? very veggie breakfast casserole
Searching for an easy breakfast that you can prep in advance and enjoy seamlessly with your family Christmas morning? Look no further then this simple and delicious baked egg casserole bursting with colorful vegetables.
Read moresweet potato, apple, + ginger latke cake
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, when all my J's gather together, light candles, spin the dreidel, and nibble on latkes, jelly doughnuts, and gelt. This year, Hanukkah coincides with Christmas, making the last week of the year even more festive. Like most holidays, food takes center stage and is a prominent fixture of this cultural celebration. Most families are bound to a signature latke recipe, which has been passed down through the generations. If you are looking to switch it up and veer away from traditional russet potato latkes, consider this vibrant sweet potato and apple alternative.
Read morechole aka spiced chickpeas
Chickpeas are one of my favorite sources of plant-based protein. You can turn them into poppers, blend them into a dip, serve them in a soup, or allow them to shine bright on their own in this spiced chickpea stew. Holiday madness is here. Take a breather and reset with this simple, flavorful, and highly nourishing Indian chickpea dish.
Read moretwo variations on two classic combos
Peanut butter and bananas and avocado toast - two classic combos that don't really need an upgrade. But, if you are looking to step up your toast game, consider these variations on two delicious themes.
Read moreblack quinoa porridge
If you happened to have indulged this past weekend or know you will be faced with a barrage of holiday eating challenges, use this clean and nourishing protein-rich breakfast to get back on track. Quinoa, warm spices, maple syrup, and fresh fruit make this a clean and delicious wintertime recipe worth waking up for.
Read morebutternut squash + onion jam toast
Even the best intentioned individuals, like myself, tend to overdo it on Thanksgiving. In case you did, use today to get back on track. Head out for a power walk or a run or sign up for your favorite workout class. Give away the desserts and not so healthy sides, and hang tight to the veggies that you can repurpose and enjoy heathfully over the next few days.
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