Cauliflower is a great food that’s packed with nutrition. It’s a member of the cruciferous family, a food group that should be consumed daily. One cup of raw cauliflower provides 86% of your daily needs of Vitamin C , 21% Vitamin K-21% (an anti-inflammatory vitamin), and 15% Folate, a nutrient linked to brain and neurological function and formation for developing brains….
Buckwheat Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a traditional, cold Middle Eastern Salad made with bulgar wheat. Since that’s out of the picture for me and my gluten issues (sigh) I make this now with either quinoa or buckwheat. Both are great substitutions. I love serving it alongside of my chipotle hummus, falafel, and Israeli salad (combo of cucumbers, tomatoes,…
The Real-Deal Veggie Burger
You think you’re doing a good job by eating a veggie burger, right? Well, while they are a better alternative than cholesterol clogging traditional burgers, they can be filled with a lot of added preservatives, salt, and fillers. What’s more, is it’s hard to find one that’s gluten free. This had been my problem, until…
Protein Power Quinoa Salad
Fight the power?! Heck no-LOVE the power of this protein packed salad. Great as a side or a main meal, you will fall deeply in love and crave this salad. In fact, even though I just finished eating it, I want more now! Quinoa is an ancient food that has come into popularity in the…
Quinoa Protein Bars: Vegan and Gluten Free
So you want a little post-workout snack? Maybe a healthy dessert option? This one has it all. I took a recipe from Shape Magazine and reworked it to be gluten/grain free, no added fat, and lower in sugar. This recipe is made using dates for the sugar component. Dates provide a natural form of sugar,…
