Lately it feels like I have about a dozen plates spinning at once. As always, there's the coursework I'm compl

This past Saturday, my mom and I embarked on Kris Carr’s 21 Day Adventure Cleanse. Now I’m not really the

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Thanks to my no-weight-gain strategies, for the first time ever, I didn't go berserk at Thanksgiving. Yeah! In

Get your stockpots ready, everyone: It’s National Split Pea Soup week! (And to think you almost missed it.)

If you don't mind microwaving, you can whip up this latte in 5 minutes flat. For entertaining, you can make a

I almost named this 2-cup salad, because you'll add 2 cups of each chopped veggie or fruit (with the exception

I just had to share this kale and mango salad with you, because I've been eating it nonstop lately—even for

If you need a go-to dressing that's weeknight fast, you're in the right place. Sweet and creamy with a kick of

Crisp, refreshing—and patriotic! Speed things up by making fewer jicama stars and using cookie cutters

Nothing says summer’s just around the corner like strawberries at the market, displayed in their tidy contai

This protein-packed recipe is delicious, but time-consuming. Speed things up by cooking the lentils in advance

Sometimes you just want comfort food—something warm and rich and delicious that tastes like being hugged fee

Greetings, veggie lovers (and aspiring veggie lovers)! I'm back from a lengthy blogging break, but it hasn't a

I won't lie: It's challenging to eat a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet during the holidays. Everywhere I

I simply couldn't let Thanksgiving go by without posting my mom's healthy mashed sweet potatoes recipe. My mom

I almost hate to call this a recipe, because all you have to do is lightly steam the veggies, toss with the ot

Low in calories, this quick-and-easy dip is high in protein, fiber, iron, and folate!

Adapted from Jessica's recipe on CleanGreenSimple.com--thanks, Jessica!

This crowd-pleaser was inspired by a recipe from one of my UNC-Chapel Hill nutrition classmates, Katherine. Ho

I'll admit it: I'm a summer kind of gal. Overflowing farm markets, capris and sandals, long lazy days--they al

This stew is simple to put together and makes your house smell divine. Delicious over millet, quinoa, or brown

Easy, delicious, and perfect for entertaining. You can cut the jicama ahead of time--don't worry, it doesn't t

The combination of crisp jicama, sweet pineapple, tart lime juice, and cool mint make a tropical salad that sm

This zucchini gazpacho is spring in a bowl: fresh, vegetal, and the vivid green color of newly sprouted fescue

I found the silver lining in my most recent epic cooking fail: it is possible to like cooked carrots. Normally

My friend Jen suggested this combination to me, and personally I think it's inspired. Not only is it a mash-up

Tasting is believing, Veggie Questers. My mom first served this salad while I was home from college on winter

No, it's not made out of chameleons. (Ew.) But this slaw does change colors depending upon the "environment" i