The great thing about this salad is that it’s the perfect side dish to any meal, can be eaten on its own for a #meatlessmonday, or you can add a lean, grilled protein on top to enjoy it as an entree! I love salads with lots of colors and especially with fresh olives. This is […]

The staple of any good cookout, whether it’s part of a celebration – like Labor Day, an end-of-summer party, or just a Saturday night — is the cheeseburger. Cooking a burger is one of the most deelish things you can cook. Using organic and/or grass-fed beef is the only way to keep it healthy at […]

Middle Eastern food is one of my faves, especially when I’m seeking a vegetarian fix. As a connoisseur of meatballs, Falafel is my go-to vegetarian meatball, full of insane flavors and can be a great appetizer or main entree. This recipe is courtesy of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, where I studied and became a […]

If there’s one restaurant that I’m obsessed with, it’s Hillstones (which used to be Houston’s). There aren’t many left in the U.S., but I know all of the dishes like the back of my hand – including this one! They have a spinach & artichoke appetizer that is incredible. But as I do, I recreated […]

Ginger is a common pantry spice that’s a powerful inflammation-fighter in addition to turmeric, which is in this recipe too Perfect for an afternoon or pre-bedtime snack paired with a cup of hot tea. These cookies are gluten-free, and allergy-friendly. INGREDIENTS. 8 tbsp butter (or dairy-alternative butter) 3 eggs (or egg alternative) 2/3 cup coconut […]