Roasted shishito peppers are so buzzy right now, and with good reason. These sweet petite peppers—with just a hint of heat—caramelize up so nicely, and are the perfect size to pop into your mouth. Whenever I see fresh shishito peppers in my farmers market I get so excited. I start thinking about how great they …
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I am so excited to share this fabulous collection of joyful plant-powered bowl recipes. Aren’t you just loving this trend? A bowl can be the perfect vessel to hold a formula of delicious, healthful plant-based foods, including grains, pulses, soyfoods, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Plus, they can be absolutely beautiful masterpieces! Or they can …
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When you go through menopause, your body produces less estrogen and progesterone. This sudden hormonal change has a large impact on your body and may produce a number of debilitating symptoms. Vaginal dryness, hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings and changes in your hair and skin are a few of the common signs that you’re …
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The first time I tried a purslane salad was on the tiny Sicilian Island of Pantelleria—and it was divine. The earthy bite of the foraged wild greens, with local vine-ripened tomatoes, capers, and olives was so rustic and simple, yet perfectly special. Purslane regularly grows as a common weed in most sunny gardens. I have …
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According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 9.4 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes. Of those 30.3 million adults, 23.1 million were diagnosed and nearly 7.2 million went undiagnosed. This debilitating disease develops in nearly 1.5 million Americans every year, and it's been the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. since 2015. …
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One of the easiest ways to get healthy, delicious plant-based meals on the table is through planning satisfying skillet meals—a completely balanced meal prepared all in one cooking vessel. You cook and serve right out of the skillet, which means less time for cooking and clean up! This delicious, 100% plant-based Easy Scalloped Potato White …
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Create a super-healthy, delicious, and drop dead gorgeous layered smoothie: first with a cool, green smoothie as the first layer, then top that off with a warm orange cinnamon smoothie for the piece de resistance! Now you have your smoothie masterpiece, which packs in the power of two smoothies and flavors in one. Filled with …
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These delicious, healthy crowd-pleasing, completely plant-based (vegan) Lentil Patties served with Basil Arugula Cashew Cream are so easy to whip up, yet they are packed with nutrition and satisfaction. All you have to do is just cook up the lentils, stir in fresh veggies and seasonings, form into patties, and bake them up. Then create …
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How many times have you referred to the nutritional label on everyday products only to find yourself shocked and confused? There are dozens of additives such as artificial flavors, preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners and other chemicals placed in foods, and have been for decades. What's worse is most often you can't even pronounce these ingredients – …
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In this Live Chat, Sharon and registered dietitians Alexandra Caspero and Whitney English talk about plant-based eating and their best nutrition advice for plant-based eating for kids, including vegetarian, vegan, and flexitarian. I am so excited to have fellow dietitians and friends, Alex Caspero and Whitney English, who are experts in the area of plant-based …
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