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Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Apple Buckwheat Granola

Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Apple Buckwheat Granola

Most granola -> Full of sugar and spice and nothing nice (for health). Contrary to popular belief, granola is not a health food as it is usually loaded with unhealthy fats and sugar (or other sweeteners). You may as well…
Simple and Easy Slow-Cooker/Crock-Pot Home Cooked Pinto Beans

Creamy Crock-Pot Pinto Beans

Without a doubt, my most often commented-on dish is my Creamy Crock Pot Pinto Beans. “WHAT is your SECRET to such creamy and delicious beans!?!?”
Gluten-Free Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole

Yes, this Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole is a vegan dish, but that didn’t stop our meat-loving friends from asking for seconds! Healthy brown rice and good-for-you broccoli get smothered in a luscious (vegan) cheese sauce and baked to savory perfection…

Get Healthy

Is Non-Organic Corn Safe to Eat?

Most corn grown in the U.S. is grown from genetically-engineered seeds, and there is significant concern about the safety of these genetically-modified foods (GMO foods).

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, can add crunch to salads, granola, or hot cereal. Or they can be blended into a delicious creamy salad dressing or dip. But these pretty seeds offer more than yummy flavor. Health Benefits Pumpkin…

Reversing Heart Disease

Anna had just celebrated her 53rd birthday, but she didn’t feel much like celebrating. Six months previous, Anna began having chest pain. Her doctor ordered some tests and diagnosed Anna with heart disease. Determining that she was too young to…

Cooking Tips

Which Type of Potato to Use

Choosing the right potato for your dish can mean the difference between fluffy mashed potatoes or gluey mashed potatoes. It can mean the difference between crispy fries or mushy fries.
Should you peel apples? Should you peel carrots? Should you peel potatoes?

To Peel or Not to Peel?

Fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients and usually the peels have the highest concentration of these nutrients. That’s one good reason not to peel. But I have another reason why I don’t peel some of my fruits…

Delicious Dressings

Vegan Salad Dressing Vinegar-Free

Creamy Cashew Salad Dressing (Vegan)

Dear Reader, I would like you to meet Mr. Cashew E. Dressing. He’s a super great guy and I know you are going to absolutely love him! What does the E in his name stand for? Easy. That’s his middle…
Soy-Free, Nut-Free Vegan Ranch Dressing

6 Healthy Salad Dressings for Easy Weight Loss

Salads can be a great help for your weight loss plan; but what do you do if you don’t like salad? Well, my solution is to drown that salad in a delicious salad dressing. But, doesn’t that kind of negate all the healthy benefits of eating a salad? Not with the right kind of dressing!
Healthy Vegan Salad Dressing

Creamy Fresh Basil Salad Dressing

The Ben and Jerry’s of salad dressings. Creamy, bright, and wonderfully delicious with little bursts of amazing flavor. You may find yourself eating it right out of the jar.

No-Cook Recipes

The Ultimate Fresh Veggie Wrap

Made with healthy, whole-food, plant-based ingredients and filled with fresh veggies and delicious spreads and sauces, this wrap is both healthy and delicious.

Bountiful Breakfasts

Sugar-Free and Vegan Carob Avocado Sauce/Spread

Carob Avocado Sauce or Spread

An incredibly healthy alternative to chocolate sauce, this creamy and luscious Carob Avocado Spread is chock full of beneficial nutrients, like calcium and fiber, and it is sugar-free! Carob Avocado Sauce makes a delicious topping for waffles, pancakes, and toast or a great dip for fruit.
Gluten-Free Breakfast Grain Salad

Warm Breakfast Grain Salad

Whole grains are good for the gut! One of the greatest benefits of eating whole grains is that they feed the good bacteria in our gut and increase their abundance. Feeding these good gut microbes contributes to a strong
Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Oil-Free Coconut Breakfast Bars

Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars

One thing I do not do: Spend more than 10 minutes in the morning preparing breakfast. When it’s breakfast time, I want to eat – not measure, stir, cook, chop, or bake. That means that make-ahead breakfasts are a regular…

Vegan Dinner Ideas

Vegan Pasta Primavera

Plant-Powered Pasta Primavera

This luscious Pasta Primavera is a beautiful combination of bright and colorful vegetables, creamy sauce, and tender pasta. Just one bite and you’ll forget you’re eating something healthy!
Chickpea Italiano

Chickpeas Italiano

A savory and full-of-flavor Italian stew. Delicious served over brown rice or crusty bread.

Salad Recipes

French Lentil Salad

If lentils haven’t been in your regular meal rotation, this tasty French lentil salad will convince you otherwise. Simple to make. Super flavorful. Light and yet satisfying.
Vegan Cabbage Salad

Lemon Tahini Cabbage Slaw

With its gorgeous colors, amazing crunch, and fresh taste, this Lemon Tahini Cabbage Slaw is perfect for a healthy picnic, packed lunch, or just about any meal.
Vegan, Gluten-Free Main Dish Recipe

Mazidra

The Salad that Isn’t a Salad – Salad and I did not get off to a good start. In fact, we still have our issues. No offense, but a pile of lettuce with some plastic-y tomatoes and carrot curls just doesn’t do much for me….