Fat is our friend! Dietary fat does not equate to body fat, in fact, often times it’s the opposite. Fat packs flavor and is incredibly satiating. Sugar, is often the culprit in weight gain, and it is a common additive in foods today. EVOO is a healthy fat. It has a high content of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects and protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation. BECAUSE EVOO is packed with nutrients, it is not very heat stable. It’s smoke point is about 325 degrees F. Why is this important? Once an oil goes beyond its smoke point, the molecular structure becomes…

I love having pets around, but, in my opinion, these serve us much better as a tasty addition to our diet. Chia seeds are quite incredible; they are a complete protein and are packed with omega-3 fatty acids! What’s a complete protein? – A food that provides us all 9 essential amino acids, which we can only get from food. There are few plant-based complete proteins. Why are omega-3 fatty acids good? They are anti-inflammatory! The last thing we want is chronic inflammation. Chia seeds have been shown to: Decrease triglycerides and LDL (“bad” cholesterol) Increase HDL (good cholesterol) Be…

So savory and delicious!! I love this recipe because you can adapt it according to what you have in your fridge. In fact, that’s how this recipe came about. Other vegetables that are delicious in this ramen are mushrooms, bok choy, radishes, bell pepper, kale, and green beans. Adapted from Fox and Briar Recipe Ingredients: For the soup: 1 Tbsp oil (I prefer avocado with a splash of sesame) 1 onion, sliced (sweet or white onion) 1 Tbsp ginger, fresh, grated 4 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 Tbsp chili flakes (depending on heat desired) 1 tsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp red…

This recipe is great as a marinade (I would recommend increasing the liquid aminos and vinegar in that case) or I love to use it in fried rice or stir fry.

Cheese with no cheese?! Doubt it. The first time someone told me that nuts can be used as a cheese alternative, I thought, 'that can't be true.' But it just goes to show, always have an open mind because turns out, it's cheesylicious. Cashew sauce is now a staple in our house. It's easy, delicious, and adaptable; three of my favorite things!..

Let's just say, my last baking experience didn't go well. My attempt at a delicious chocolate cake came out looking like a brown blob of some kind of monster from the deep. That's when I learned I'm a cook, not a baker. But that doesn't mean I'll stop trying; I can still be a baker yet! It's that time of the year where I want everything pumpkin flavored..