Tag Archive for: Recipes

potato salad in a bowl on the table
,

Healthy Vegan German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad – Healthy, plant-based, oil-free, fat-free, gluten-free, easy vegan recipe EASY |  SERVINGS: 6  |  READY IN: 20 MINUTES |  YIELD: 8 CUPS This simple recipe is a healthy, vegan twist on a classic…
Image of a bowl of baby spinach on a granite countertop.

Chocolate Secret Spinach Oil-Free Plant-Based Muffins

Most vegan baking recipes involve lots of oil, refined sugar and refined flour. While these treats are free of animal products like butter, milk and eggs, they can often be less than nutritious. Taking a whole foods, plant-based approach to…
kale bunch on a table

Vegan, Gluten-Free Recipe: Kale Waldorf Salad

Sweet, nutty and tangy, this vegan, gluten-free salad hits it all. The ingredients in the salad work double-duty as the ingredients for the oil-free dressing. Walnuts provide healthy fats. Apples and raisins add natural sweetness, and Dijon…

3 Easy Mocktail Recipes to Try Out Now

Though a love for red wine could potentially improve one’s heart health, the latest global studies have shown that no amount of alcohol is safe for consumption. While there are some benefits to certain types, they do not outweigh the risks,…
Cinco de Mayo party ideas Mexican Shepherd's Pie with Smoky Sweet Potato Crust

Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas: Mexican Shepherd’s Pies with Smoky Sweet Potato Crust (Tartas Pastores)

Looking for Cinco de Mayo party ideas? Look no further! Traditional Shepherd’s Pie gets a Mexican twist with this spicy vegan recipe. A hearty filling of black beans and corn will give you healthy protein and complex carbs – essential nutrients…
Healthy mushroom soup recipe with barley and leeks - great for a post or pre-workout meal!

Healthy Mushroom Soup Recipe With Barley & Leek

From Lion’s Mane mushroom tea to Shiitake mushroom broth, mushrooms are quickly becoming one a favorite for both nutritionists and chefs. A healthy source of iron, protein, B vitamins, and antioxidants like selenium, it’s no wonder they’ve…
Gluten-free vegan bread recipe with no yeast - Irish Brown Bread

Vegan Bread Recipe: No-Yeast Irish Brown Bread

If you want to try baking bread, this easy vegan bread recipe is a great place to start! This Irish brown bread doesn’t require any yeast so you don’t have to wait around to bake it. Traditionally using white flour, this healthy, vegan version…
A Delicious Veggie Recipe and 10 Tips for Fitting More Vegetables in Your Diet

A Delicious Veggie Recipe + 10 Easy Ways to Increase Your Vegetable Intake

Vegetables have SO many amazing benefits. They can help boost our moods, help us fight off illness, and of course, feel better and deliver all the necessary nutrients our bodies need to function. Check out these 10 easy ways to increase your…
Why matcha is having a moment: how to prepare matcha, recipes, benefits and more.

Why Matcha is Having Its Moment: How to Prepare Matcha, Recipes, Benefits and More

Nowadays, just about every coffee shop, smoothie bar and bakery features their own creative offerings using the trending superfood matcha. This green tea powder is not new to the scene, however. In fact, its use in Japanese tea ceremonies dates…
Healthy Snacks that Taste Good Too: Peanut Butter Cookies with Quinoa Flakes

Healthy Snacks That Taste Good Too: Peanut Butter Cookies with Quinoa

We’ve often heard that snacking between meals can wreck a weight loss plan. However, FFC registered dietitian Alicia Huggler has helped guide members to re-think snacking. If you’re on an exercise program, it’s important to stay fueled.…
National Oatmeal Muffin Day - Blueberry Muffin Recipe - Nutrition Tips

Celebrate National Oatmeal Muffin Day With Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Oatmeal muffins were first introduced in American cookbooks in the mid-1800s. They are similar in size and shape to a cupcake, but can be healthier for you if you include the right ingredients! Check out a list of the different types of oats,…
Food safety temperatures and other basics for preparation to stay healthy!

Food Safety Temperatures & Other Basic Tips For Preparation

According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), "Each year, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from eating contaminated food." It’s important to know that foodborne illness is the most common during the months of November and December. Many of these…
Easy lettuce wraps: Egyptian Spiced salad with corn, avocado and radish

Easy Lettuce Wraps: Egyptian Spiced Avocado Corn Radicchio Lettuce Cups

With the weather getting colder, it’s getting easier and easier to stay inside - so much so that you might start to feel a little cabin feverish! Don’t worry - the global flavors of these easy lettuce wraps (that are also vegan AND gluten-free)…
Bring Your Own Lunch: Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work (Or Any Time You Need Convenient Meals)

Bring Your Own Lunch: Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work (Or Any Time You Need Convenient Meals)

Whether resolving to spend less on eating out, trying to keep up with a busy day (which doesn't leave much time to escape the office) or simply because you want to improve your diet, bringing your lunch to work has a ton of different benefits. Read…
How I meal prep lunch for a week plus helpful tips for meal prep

How I Meal Prep Lunch for a Week Plus Helpful Tips for Meal Prep

My friends and coworkers often ask me about weekly meal prep. I am very passionate about healthy eating. In multiple conversations with friends and coworkers, I have noticed most people want to do it, but find it difficult to justify the time…
Try this recipe: cauliflower mash with yukon potatoes - low calorie

Try This Recipe: Cauliflower Mash with Yukon Potatoes – All Of The Flavor, Less Of The Calories

With all its versatility and nutritional benefit, it’s easy to see why cauliflower has become such a popular ingredient in some of our favorite comfort foods. It’s become the go-to substitute for cutting calories in everything from rice…
Try a healthy ice cream recipe this summer!

Try a Healthy Ice Cream Recipe This Summer

It’s FINALLY that time of year… warm weather is here! With this transition, we all begin to crave more sunshine, pool time, and of course, refreshing meals and sweet treats. Summer is also the time where we want to feel and look our best,…
6 spices to have on hand that will improve your health

6 Spices To Have On Hand That Will Improve Your Health

While some flavors and spices seem to transport us directly to the holidays, the truth is that the benefits we can reap from spices are so valuable, we shouldn’t just assign them to one season. Not only do spices provide great health benefits,…
30-minute recipe for your sweet tooth: chocolate hazelnut "new-tella"

30-Minute Recipe For Your Sweet Tooth: Chocolate Hazelnut New-Tella

Eat real food. This simple nutrition tip can drastically change the way your body looks and feels. So many of the things we find on our shelves at the grocery store sound like they’re healthy - the front label might use words like “natural”,…
Why you should absolutely eat seaweed

Why You Absolutely Should Eat Seaweed

Seaweed? For dinner? Seriously? Yes, yes, and yes! Chances are you’ve had seaweed as part of a sushi roll or even as a side dish or salad at a Japanese restaurant, but have you considered adding it to your regular weekday at-home dining…