Carrot Edamame Ginger Noodles
Fresh herbs, lots of bright colors, edamame and ginger — need I say more? I focused on all of the oranges here now that the sun is...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
May 20, 20192 min read
Superfood Spotlight: Sauerkraut
If you haven't jumped on the sauerkraut bandwagon yet, it's a good time to give this superfood a try. Sauerkraut is made by fermenting...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
May 12, 20193 min read
Chipotle Chickpea Salad
This quick and easy Chipotle Chickpea Salad is an excellent dish to make for weekly lunches or double it and make it your next party dish!
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
May 1, 20194 min read
Better Than Your Frozen Black Bean Burgers
These black bean veggie burgers can be made quickly and are bursting with flavor! Layer them with plant-based fixings for extra goodness!
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Apr 14, 20192 min read
What's The Difference Between Vegan and Whole Food Plant Based?
Vegan and whole-food plant-based (WFPB) are often used interchangeably, but there are a few key differences that separate these two...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 31, 20194 min read
Check Your Ingredients! What You Need to Know About Palm Oil
National Nutrition Month Tip #31: Say No To Palm Oil (for the health of the planet). As we approach Earth Day on April 22nd, it’s the...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 30, 20191 min read
Vegan Sushi Inspiration
So I tried my hand at vegan sushi tonight. It always seemed daunting to me, but it actually turned out pretty simple and super fun to...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 28, 20191 min read
No Time To Cook? Try This.
National Nutrition Month Tip #28 Have no time to cook? Keep it simple! Meals don’t have to be complicated. Grab some local produce and...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 27, 20191 min read
Add This Tiny Green to Everything
National Nutrition Month Tip #27: When in doubt, add greens.🌱 Add microgreens to sandwiches, avocado toast, rice bowls and smoothies....
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 26, 20195 min read
4 (Plant-Based) Foods to Help You Get Grounded
The phrase "change of season" has a key word in there that can trigger feelings of disorganization, anxiousness, and uncertainty. Did you...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 25, 20192 min read
3 Whole Grains to Try This Week
Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. They are a great source of fiber, and provide lots of vitamins and minerals such as...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 18, 20193 min read
Which Plant-Based Milk is Best?
The idea of giving up dairy when going vegan may sound impossible for some. Fortunately, if you’re a dairy milk lover, there are plenty...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 12, 20191 min read
Food Journal Your Way to Health
National Nutrition Month Tip #12 Grab your favorite journal or purchase one you love and start food journaling. Make it fun and...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 11, 20192 min read
Probiotic-Rich Cucumber Salad
Recently I've recommended adding probiotic-rich foods to few folks who cringed when I said miso, kimchi or sauerkraut. I totally get...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 7, 20191 min read
Going Vegan? Do this ONE THING first.
If you’re considering eating a more plant forward or plant-based diet it’s definitely worth investing in a few cookbooks to inspire,...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 6, 20192 min read
Do This One (Yummy) Thing Daily For Great Health
This might be my most favorite nutrition tip (#6) of all: Eat 1-1.5 ounces of dark chocolate daily! A good quality dark chocolate has...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 5, 20191 min read
What To Do When You Have No Idea What To Make
National Nutrition Month Tip #5: When in doubt, tacos. Having a hard time deciding what to make for dinner? Keep these ingredients on...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 4, 20192 min read
Mock Crispy "Chicken" Sandwich
National Nutrition Month Tip #4 For meat-eaters: substitute 1-2 meals a week with TVP (textured vegetable protein) which is equivalent in...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 2, 20192 min read
6 Tips to Create an Award-Winning Salad
This salad wins “The Best Of” award for being the most colorful, flavorful, energizing, satisfying and nutrient dense restaurant salad in...
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Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 1, 20191 min read
Happy National Nutrition Month!
March is National Nutrition Month—a perfect time to start eating more plants! Not only are plant-based foods delicious, like this crazy...
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