It’s only Wednesday, but it sure doesn’t feel that way. It’s been a long week, and for the first time since my DI started, I’m feeling overwhelmed. I miss my routines and the freedoms of my old schedule, and suddenly the year ahead of me feels very long. Through all of the recent transition, I’ve been…
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Sometimes a cookbook arrives at exactly the moment it’s needed. Just as I’ve been getting back into the routine of weekly batch cooking and weekend meal prep, I’ve also been exploring my friend Kim-Julie Hansen’s new book, Vegan Reset. The book is a 28-day roadmap for exploring veganism, and while I’m usually a little resistant…
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This low-key curried quinoa lunch salad isn’t new. It’s an amalgam of different curried quinoa recipes I’ve played around with over the years, some hot and some cold, some more elaborate than others, and all employing a random mixture of ingredients that I happen to have at home. I’m posting it for the first time…
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I’m already big fan of semi-homemade vegan recipes—those concoctions that rely halfway on all of the great plant-based products that are available these days, and halfway on homemade touches. With New York suspended in a heatwave, and my desire to cook already relatively low, I’m more partial than ever to these kinds of meals. This…
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I’m already big fan of semi-homemade vegan recipes—those concoctions that rely halfway on all of the great plant-based products that are available these days, and halfway on homemade touches. With New York suspended in a heatwave, and my desire to cook already relatively low, I’m more partial than ever to these kinds of meals. This…
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Tomatoes were my favorite food as a child, and my attachment to them has never really gone away. I look forward to them being in season all year long, and I celebrate their appearance more than any other summer produce. Unlike many vegetables, for which I’ll have a strong preparation preference (broccoli steamed; cauliflower roasted;…
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Power Plates turns six months old today! It feels like yesterday that NYC was freezing cold and I was celebrating the fact that this book, so long in the making, was finally in print. It’s given me such joy to get messages and pictures and to have the knowledge that the recipes don’t just belong…
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Yep, another pasta dish—but this one’s definitely a departure from pasta salad. A while back, I saw my friend Ali’s recipe, adapted from an Alice Waters pasta dish, for toasted orecchiette with zucchini and corn. It looked wonderful, and I made a note to try it, or something like it. It took me a whole year to…
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At this point in the summer I’ve officially put my nutrition counseling on hold until my DI is behind me, which feels bittersweet. I’m excited to return to the work with a wider skill set and more experience, and it’s good to rest before diving into clinical work. I’ll miss counseling, though, and the relationships…
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This is one of those recipes that felt incredibly obvious once I’d made it; given my love of tahini and love of pesto, how is it possible that I hadn’t thought to combine them before? My curried tahini pasta salad proved to me that tahini is a great creamy base for pasta salads—a little more…
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I made and photographed this soup a few weeks ago, when I was home sick with a virus and didn’t care that it was hot and summery outside: all I wanted was a meal of soup and something bready. I’ve been thinking about this thick and creamy cauliflower turmeric kale soup ever since, and I…
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Thank you for kind responses to Sunday’s weekend reading post. In the spirit of that post—a spirit of R&R—this post is going to be short and sweet, so that I can get back to taking it easy. And after all, how much actually needs to be said about a really great dressing? This dressing is…
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I posted these savory spring oats on Instagram a month ago, without the intention of blogging about them, but a few folks immediately requested the recipe (if it can even be called that!). I’ve made them enough in the last few weeks that it’s definitely time to share; they’re one of a few simple meal…
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This recipe—a creamy black rice & quinoa spring salad with peas—is similar to last week’s lentil dip in that it was unplanned. This is the advantage of being less organized than usual with meal planning: you don’t have a plan and you don’t have as much prepared food in the fridge as you might like,…
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I had such great recipe plans for the week! They involved lots of grain salads and soups and a few tasty entrees. Five days and minimal batch cooking later, I managed to make the skillet chili mac from Power Plates…and that’s about it. But this creamy, simple lentil & pumpkin seed dip happened too, almost…
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 This creamy vegan carrot mac with walnut parmesan is what happens when you’ve got a strong hankering for comfort food, but a fraction of the time it would usually take to whip up a bubbly, baked, mac n’ cheese masterpiece. It’s quick and untraditional, but for me, so many of the key components are…
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I guess the more proper term for this recipe would be a kimchi noodle salad, but “toss” is more evocative of this past week and the cooking that happened within it: throwing things together, hoping for the best. I made one pot of soup (the spicy cabbage, chickpea, and rice soup from Power Plates, which…
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Whisk your senses away with the sweet flavors of pineapple over juicy grilled chicken. When summer rolls around, grilled fruit is a delicious way to upgrade any meat dish. In this recipe, you’ll be grilling pineapple slices next to chicken marinated in a mouthwatering, sticky-sweet… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Antioxidant-rich turmeric combines with the probiotic benefits of raw apple cider vinegar for a quick shot that washes away parasites and fights digestive ailments. Start your day off right with a shot of this immune boosting elixir. Make a large batch, and keep it… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Stuffed with raw, fresh veggies, these light zucchini rolls get a herby kick from the rich basil pesto. You’ve probably never thought of using zucchini as a wrapper, but long strips of mild zucchini ribbons are perfect for stuffing and rolling up with any kind… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Angela Warburton. Have you been feeling a bit like a wet sponge with all the rain this summer? Do you find it hard to get moving in damp-humid weather or find yourself swelling easily making you feel like an overstuffed sausage in your favourite clothes? If… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Admit it – there’s almost nothing as alluring as a bite of dense, sweet and creamy cheesecake. These cheesecake recipes will give you all the decadent flavor you crave without any of the sugar or dairy. Luckily, it’s really easy to mimic the flavors and… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. With layers of cookie dough, chocolate mousse and strawberry whip, this triple-decker cookie lasagna will please adults and kids alike! What could be more indulgent than three unique desserts combined into one tempting treat? A chewy chocolate chip cookie crust is layered with fluffy dark chocolate mousse, then… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Want to make your own post-dinner vitamins? These bite-sized turmeric gummies are easy to prepare and full of health benefits! Turmeric is a powerful health spice, full of natural antioxidants and inflammation-fighting agents. While most turmeric recipes are savory, like soups and curries, I’m going to… View Article
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Life is fast-paced and busy. Between a locked-in work schedule, our kids’ activities, social obligations, making meals for our families, and taking care of our homes, it can be difficult to carve out time to take proper care of ourselves. In an effort to ensure proper nutrition while constantly on the go, many of us… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. No need to call for takeout—these healthy chicken lettuce wraps are made with a creamy almond butter sauce for big flavor with way less sodium. For a healthy twist on Thai lettuce wraps, this recipe swaps the peanut sauce with Paleo-friendly almond butter and creamy coconut milk,… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Mineral-rich raw honey, coconut, dark chocolate and almonds form a copycat Almond Joy with health benefits to boot. While traditional candy bars are tempting and satisfying, they are too often filled with artificial flavors and preservatives. Luckily, Almond Joys are a favorite that’s easy… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. A cacao crust and real mint flavor makes this creamy, no-bake mint chocolate cheesecake a dessert favorite. What to do when you’re craving cake, but don’t want to turn on the oven? The answer: Raw Paleo cheesecake! This egg-free mint chocolate cheesecake sets in the refrigerator — no… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Natural Living Ideas. Thyme is an aromatic evergreen shrub and a popular kitchen herb. It is also renowned for its medicinal properties. Its leaves, flowers, and oil contain powerful therapeutic value. The use of thyme medicinally by ancient Babylonians, Assyrians and Sumerians can be traced… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. These chocolate-glazed banana bread donuts are the moistest, cakiest treats we’ve ever tried. It all starts with a simple banana bread-esque batter, with mashed bananas, almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, and eggs to make it fluffy plus a few other quick ingredients. These donuts are completely clean… View Article
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The world’s new favourite fruit, avocados, have surged in popularity within the past few years. Not only do they taste great, they’re also very versatile and can be chopped, blended or mashed into any recipe to give it a nutritious boost. For anyone whose a fan of regular fries, we have an uber-healthy yummy avocado… View Article
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This amazing article was written by Nicole, a holistic nutritionist with a strong belief that it is possible for everyone to discover how good their body is designed to feel. Nicole works in partnership with her clients to achieve a lifestyle that is both balanced, fulfilling and nourishing. Go check out her fantastic blog with… View Article
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This amazing guest post was written by Holly Bertone, PMP, and CEO of Pink Fortitude! You can check out their website here! Just when you think there is nothing worse than dry winter skin, summer happens. Summertime creates its own share of issues for your skin such as bug bites, stings, heat rashes, sunburn, and… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Whip up these heavenly matcha brownies covered in a velvety smooth matcha frosting. In this recipe, matcha adds a sweet, deep flavor to the rich chocolate brownies. You can find matcha powder at your local health store, many Asian supermarkets or online—just make sure to buy… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Sweet coconut ice cream bonbons get dunked in a dark chocolate coating. Perfect for warm weather dessert-ing! Bonbons are a classic childhood treat that are chocolate-covered on the outside and filled with candy, ice cream or nut butters on the inside. For a healthier, Paleo twist that’s… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Warm, fluffy pita bread made with 5 gut-friendly ingredients. With gut-friendly ingredients like arrowroot and almond flour, it’s easy to make your favorite baked treats Paleo. This 5 ingredient pita bread is a perfect example, with all the texture and heartiness of traditional pita bread. Almond… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at ZME Science. Steaming fish for a few minutes may be the healthiest way of cooking fish. A new paper shows that this cooking method is the best at slashing the cyanotoxins passed on to us, helping reduce associated health risks. There’s one branch on the tree… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Nutrition Facts. Many successful herbal treatments start like this: Some doctor learns that some plant has been used in some ancient medical tradition, like ginger for headaches. Well, the physician has patients with headaches and so tries advising one with migraines to give it a… View Article
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If you’re a rice crispy square lover you know that they are traditionally made using marshmallows. While this may seem harmless, have you ever read the ingredients on the back of a package of marshmallows? Marshmallows can be filled with tons of unhealthy ingredients. Things like corn syrup, sugar, cornstarch, artificial flavour, artificial colour and… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Paleohacks. This decadent coffee milkshake combines the richness of coffee with real cacao for an energy-boosting chocolate drink without the sugar crash. If you find yourself heading to the coffee shop every morning to grab your favorite flavored beverage, give this healthier version a try…. View Article
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