I spent a large part of last weekend reading up on nutrition, so I had to laugh when I saw this magazine cover while standing in line at Whole Foods. After all, I had just spent hours and hours exploring texts as diverse as The China Study, 21-Day Vegan Kickstart, Veganomicon, Skinny Bitch […]
What to Eat Now?
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Decision Fatigue
What should we eat? I’ve been asking myself this question over and over again this week, and have yet to come up with any easy answers. Throughout the week, I’d been thinking that a “weekday vegan” track might be the way to go. It seems like the most realistic place for burger- and […]
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Weekday Vegan: Tempeh Banh Mi Wraps
Tempeh is something I’ve made a lot of fun of in the past. Definitely a case of “that which we do not understand, we mock.” When I was getting my MFA at Vermont College, I’d usually check out the vegetarian line in the dining hall to see if they had better grub. Often, they […]
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Weekday Vegan: Workaday Green Smoothie
Most days, lunch means a green smoothie. Seems kind of boring, right? Well, it is. But in a good way. Here’s why. I often work out at lunchtime or in the afternoon — whenever that precious window presents itself given my schedule of client meetings, project deadlines, family activities, etc. That said, I’m usually […]
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Raw Granola (or, why the Excalibur gets to stay)
I recently purchased an Excalibur dehydrator, and I have to admit the first few attempts were disappointing. After all, I’d been hemming and hawing over purchasing a dehydrator for years. First of all, doing so required a fairly significant investment. Second, a dehydrator seemed like heavy artillery for someone who merely dabbled in raw […]
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Nacho Cheese Kale Chips
When I was pregnant with my son five years ago, I had an insatiable craving for nacho cheese Doritos. Which I gave into time after time, and of course now regret. Because just imagine if I had been pounding beet juice and watercress smoothies while pregnant. I’m pretty sure my precious little Sweetpea would devour […]
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Vegan Creamy Tomato Soup
As you’ve no doubt guessed by now, nuts often play an important role in the vegan diet. They can be blended into nut milk, whirled in a food processor for nut cheeses and pates, pulverized into nut butters and puddings — and they are, of course, wonderful as is for a quick snack. I […]
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Grilled Pineapple with Cashew Cream
If I ever win the lottery, I’ll probably squander my fortune by assembling a posse of my favorite people, getting a private jet and buying out Canyon Ranch for a hemp (seed) fueled bender of sunshine, fitness and spa food. Alonzo and I get into spa mode I mean, I can’t imagine […]
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Guacamole and Bean Tostada with Walnut Crumbles
I think one of the biggest misconceptions about vegetarian or vegan food is that it is bland or boring — high on fiber and nutrients, but low on flavor. Of course, those of us who eat lots of veggies know this absolutely isn’t the case. Something as easy as sauteed onions and garlic — along […]
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Why (and what) is Weekday Vegan?
It’s time to come clean. I suspect some of you have been getting the wrong idea about me — that I’m a virtuous, 100% vegan, blissed out on my homemade cashew milk and lentil soup and kale smoothies. Which is mostly true. Every day — except when I’m traveling and away from my juicer […]
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Unicorn Latte: superfoods meet sprinkles in this special elixir
This week on More Good Day Oregon, I made a special, superfood-studded latte as part of my healthy living segment: the Unicorn Latte. The inspiration behind the unicorn …
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Family-friendly meals: the one-bowl wonder
New video: One Bowl Wonder with Vegan Ranch Dressing Why We All Need to Master the Simple Meal This week, I want to revisit a principle I find so important …
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How to have a healthier spring break
This week’s freebie Before we get into today’s post, I wanted to point out that I created a special freebie to go along with today’s topic. It’s called the Spring Break Prep …
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Spring Break Smoothie: new video + recipe
Introducing the Spring Break Smoothie… My healthy living segment on More Good Day Oregon this week is about a refreshing, vitamin C-rich smoothie that can help support your immune and digestive system …
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Why you don’t need to obsess about protein
One of the first concerns that people encounter when trying to eat more plant-based is: but how will I get enough protein? It’s a valid question. After all, the “eat …
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Why eat beans? They reduce cancer risk, regulate blood pressure, and support healthy digestion
This week on More Good Day Oregon, I cooked up a batch of Spicy Black Beans. Check out the video below to see me prepare the beans step-by-step, then keep …
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How to eat healthy at a Little League game
New video: Little League Lunchbox This week on More Good Day Oregon, I made a healthy mason jar salad that you can easily take to Little League games — or …
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Prep Ahead with Quick + Easy Mason Jar Meals
New video: Mason Jar Cup of Noodles My latest healthy eating segment for More Good Day Oregon involves a practice that’s near and dear to my heart: prep ahead meals. …
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Celebrate Summer with This Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad
This week on More Good Day Oregon, I’m making a delicious Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad. It’s the perfect combination of bitter and sweet — the arugula is balanced by …
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New recipe: Blackberry Rose Freezer Pops
I’m grateful for frozen blackberries. I really am — they’re great in smoothies and smoothie bowls. No problem. Perfectly palatable. And the hothouse blackberries you can get year …
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