Creamy soups don’t need cream! Yes, this completely plant-based soup is creamy and delicious because it’s pureed with a bit of potato, which gives it the body and silkiness. Stirring in cooked farro gives it a perfect combination of creamy soup and chewy grains. Farro is great for a vegetarian…
Green Foods That Aren’t Just Salad (St. Patrick’s Day Edition)
St. Patrick’s Day may mean reaching for green beer and dyed bagels. But what if this year, you leaned into foods that are naturally green and genuinely better for you? Here’s the thing: green foods have a reputation problem. People assume “green” automatically means “salad” or “boring.” But some of…
Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili
This vegetarian chili calls for hearty butternut squash and black beans, which means it’s high in fiber. One serving provides more than half of your fiber quota for the day and has 18 grams of plant-based protein (1). Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Butternut Squash Black Bean…
Chicken Waldorf Salad
A throwback to the ladies-who-lunch set and named for the Waldorf Astoria hotel, this glow-up of the original apple salad is packed with vitamin C thanks to goji berries and apples.(1, 2) It also contains 30 grams of protein from lean chicken and walnuts.(3, 4) Allow 10 minutes for the…
Balsamic Three-Bean Salad
Sometimes, the old favorites just need a little tweaking to make them fresh and new. The classic three-bean salad uses a sweet and sour dressing, but we’ve swapped the traditional sauce in favor of a lively balsamic vinaigrette. Keep it simple and classic, and everyone is happy. Looking to give…
Broccoli Quinoa Tabbouleh
We all need to eat more plants, and one way to do it is to sub them into familiar favorites. In this tabbouleh, quinoa and minced broccoli team up to replace bulgur, and the results are delicious. It’s gluten-free, low in carbs, and has the ever-lovable flavor of broccoli, all…
Top 5 Reasons Why Rest and Recovery Days are Essential
If fitness influencers have ever made you feel guilty for taking a rest day, take a deep breath because recovery is actually part of the plan. Health professionals agree: the results you’re chasing don’t just happen during workouts. Many of those strength gains, performance boosts, and muscle repairs take place…
My Natural Spring Cleaning Checklist (Room by Room)
I’ve written many times about how I clean my house with natural cleaners. Now to check off something that’s been on my list for a while: a complete cleaning checklist for the whole house! Sometimes it’s hard to get the motivation (or time) to take on deep cleaning. However, the…
Tomato and White Bean Ragout With Toast
This vegetarian white bean and tomato ragout only calls for a handful of ingredients, so the quality of each ingredient is that much more important. Look for plump tomatoes (greenhouse varieties work well in the winter), quality olive oil and fresh rosemary (dried won’t deliver the same flavor). Whip up…
Microwave-Poached Eggs on Avocado Toast
Elevate your favorite avocado toast by adding easy peasy poached eggs cooked in the microwave and sprinkling the toast with homemade “everything” bagel seasoning. You’ll want to double or triple the seasoning recipe — it’s great sprinkled on, well, everything! This quick breakfast is a nutritional powerhouse, providing you with…