Healthy Eating Tips
Nut-Free Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
I know that 2020 festivities will look very different for many of us, but we still need some seasonal treats to include in the celebration. I love a good healthy-ish truffle recipe for this. They’re so easy but feel so fancy—aka perfect for people like me who consider...
Try This Simple Salmon Recipe To Help You Fight SAD
We’ve reached the point in fall when we’ve turned back the clocks and are gearing up for the dark part of the year ahead...how are you feeling? I’m checking in because it’s especially important this time of year to be mindful of the increased risk of Seasonal...
White Bean Beet Hummus
I don’t talk about this much, but I’m considered at high risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer, given my family history, which includes at least one known gene mutation and diagnosis in multiple younger women. I basically have grown up knowing I have to...
My Favorite Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
I hope you enjoyed the DIY pumpkin puree recipe I shared a few weeks ago! Getting pumpkin at the store has been tough, so I’ve been enjoying this approach to make some of my favorite pumpkin recipes. My mom has also been feeding it to her dogs at the vet's...
DIY Pumpkin Puree
When you think of pumpkins, what comes to mind? Carefully carved Jack-o'-lanterns? A carefully crafted pumpkin spice latte? Pumpkin pie made with love? Or bought with love? There is so much more to this brightly colored and cheerful winter squash. Pumpkins...
12 Healthy Parsnip Recipes
One of my favorite fall (and, actually, winter!) veggies: parsnips. This delicious root vegetable (which is closely related to the carrot and parsley), has long cream-colored tuberous roots and offers a sweet, slightly nutty flavor. In addition to bringing a unique...
7 Self-Care Essentials For Uncertain Times
During uncertain times, it’s especially important to take care of ourselves, even though it can feel overwhelming to do so or we may struggle with feeling guilty for tending to our own needs. This is especially true when we have a hard time showing up for ourselves...
Baked Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips
I am a huge fan of meals you can make in one pan or pot and that are easy to customize. This chicken recipe is one of my go-to dinners that I make almost every week. This is also really easy to scale up if you want to make extra for leftovers. It’s also really...
7 Easy Dinner Ideas To Simplify Your Week
Sometimes making dinner at the end of a full or stressful day can feel overwhelming. Or maybe you’re just tired or not in the mood. You’re allowed—there is no law that says you have to be pumped to cook every night. I recently shared some delicious easy recipes from...
This Refreshing Watermelon Salad Is The Perfect Plant-Based Lunch
Sweet, juicy watermelon is an iconic summer fruit, one I turn to often for a refresher on a warm summer day. Technically, it’s available all year round. But that gorgeous color and delicious flavor feel so summery. With 92% water content, this versatile fruit not...