Vegan Sweet Potato Burger with Chickpeas & Spinach

January 8, 2022

Before we discuss my favorite new recipe, vegan sweet potato burger, I want to talk about the key ingredient; sweet potatoes. If you are an active member of our health and wellness community, you have probably heard me speak of the health benefits of sweet potatoes a few times. But it is worth repeating because…

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Velvety Red Lentil Soup with Cherry Tomatoes & Shredded Coconut

January 6, 2022

This velvety red lentil soup defies expectations of what lentil soup can be. It is packed with flavor from the ginger, shredded coconut, tomatoes, and the fragrant, warming Indian spices. If you have never used this lentil before, red lentils are a quick-cooking legume with a mild, subtle sweet flavor.  Cooking red lentils is easy,…

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Podcast #88: Simple Soup Enhancing Tips To Liven Up Your Vegan Soups

October 14, 2020

Several studies that have tested the effects of consuming soup on a regular basis found that routinely eating soup can reduce energy intake, enhance satiety, and promote weight loss. Vegan soups are especially satiating because high fiber vegetables are high volume foods. This is called energy density. Energy density is the number of calories in…

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Podcast #87: Why Environmentalists Don’t Vote with Nathaniel Stinnett

September 28, 2020

In the 2016 US Presidential election, over 10 million people who listed the environment their top priority didn’t vote. You might be asking, how can you be an environmentalist and not vote? Today, Nathaniel Stinnett provides the answers. Nathaniel Stinnett is the Founder & Executive Director of the Environmental Voter Project, a non-partisan nonprofit that…

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Cauliflower Steaks Topped With Pear Curry Chutney

September 4, 2020

Cauliflower steaks are a quick, healthy dinner that can be served with any traditional sides. Personally, I love to serve them over quinoa with a side of leafy greens. The pear chutney is a chunky, sweet, savory condiment with a delicate taste of curry. It pairs perfectly with the cauliflower steaks. Cauliflower has definitely gone…

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Vegan Cauliflower Tacos with Crispy Coconut Crust & Sweet Mustard Sauce

August 20, 2020

These healthy, gluten-free vegan cauliflower tacos explode with crunchy texture and flavor. And not only do you save calories and saturated fat, you are also consuming one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Cauliflower contains many nutrients. They are high in fiber and an excellent source of antioxidants. Not only are these vegan cauliflower…

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Podcast #83: Socially Responsible Investing For A Green Planet

August 4, 2020

Socially responsible investing is a strategy where people choose to invest in companies that are environmentally and socially responsible. As well as align with their core values. Today we welcome Stephan Kerby, author of the book “You Are The Change: A Beginner’s Guide To Socially Responsible Investing.” Stephan, a vegan himself,  is an expert on…

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Podcast #81: How To Survive A Pandemic with Dr. Michael Greger

July 7, 2020

On this special episode, I speak to leading health expert, Dr. Michael Greger, on how to survive a pandemic. It’s hard to make sense of the scary reality we now live in. And fears about catching Covid-19 can take an emotional and physical toll. Furthermore, there is so much confusion about protecting ourselves from this…

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Vegan Blueberry Banana Bread with Lemony Buttermilk

June 10, 2020

What I like most about this vegan blueberry banana bread is that it tastes healthy and decadent at the same time. If you follow me, you know I have a sweet tooth. Especially now that I am stuck indoors all day. I find that moist, sweet breads with fruit satisfy my sugar cravings. Furthermore, this…

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