Veggie Book Archives - Page 10 of 11

Arugula Pesto (Raw)

I love sauces. I love spreads. I love anything that is packed with flavor and when smothered on anything else, makes it 100x better. Enter my dear friend Pesto. The pesto that most are familiar with is made with basil, but you can make pesto … continue reading

Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Not Your Mom’s Sprouts

I love this time of year, partly for the fall weather (arguably non-existent in LA other than Santa Ana winds, falling pine needles, and the smell of wildfires), but I’m mostly excited for the fall crops. Butternut Squash… Brussels Sprouts… Root Vegetables… Pumpkins… One of … continue reading

Fresh Salsa (plus the health benefits)

California has been incredibly hot during the past few weeks, and I’ve been finding super ripe and delicious tomatoes at our local farmers’ markets, so fresh salsa has had a regular place on my table. Here are a few I’ve whipped up. Multicolored cherry tomatoes, … continue reading

Homemade Coconut Milk

I love using coconut milk as a replacement for dairy, but I’m often frustrated by the additives used in most canned and boxed coconut milks. Luckily, making homemade coconut milk is super easy and actually tastes much better than the store-bought variety (really, the taste … continue reading

Chipotle Hummus

After buying an excessive quantity of fresh veggies at the farmer’s market this week (couldn’t help myself!), I decided to whip up a quick hummus for dipping. I’m not a fan of eating all veggies raw, but some are perfectly suited for crudites, like carrots, … continue reading

Sugar Addiction and 3 Simple Steps to Reduce Sugar Intake

I was just reading a story about the impact of obesity on our global resources and was taken aback by this statistic: Increasing levels of fatness around the world could have the same impact on global resources as an extra half a billion people. – … continue reading

Grow Beet Greens at Home (no green thumb needed)

I recently heard about an easy way to grow fresh beet greens at home. Check it out! 1. Buy a bunch of beets with the tops still attached. 2. Trim the greens off (and please use them for cooking! They are delicious in soup, such … continue reading

Why Tea Should be Your Favorite Drink

Anyone who knows me also knows that I love tea. It might be black, green, white, red, herbal or some combination of all of the above, but the common thread here is TEA. And I’m not alone. Did you know that tea is the most … continue reading

Food Label Claims That Mean Nothing (Part 4): “Trans Fat Free”

In the 4th installment of my series of food label claims that mean nothing, I’m tackling “trans fat free”. Trans fats are the villainous, industrially produced fats made from vegetable oil that has been transformed into a solid through a process called hydrogenation. Any product … continue reading

Food Label Claims That Mean Nothing (Part 3): “Low Sugar”

People are taking note that excess sugar is not healthy and I agree. Government organizations are recommending people cut back (despite subsidizing the very industry that produces the sugary products, but I digress). The USDA suggests limiting added sugars to 10 teaspoons per day (that’s 40g … continue reading

Read the first chapter of real food for pregnancy for FREE.