This January, as part of leveling up my healthy habits, I started subscribing to Prep Dish. Since I’ve been in grad school I have found that getting well-rounded meals to the table reliably has become much harder, especially during finals! Prep Dish offers paleo and gluten-free, dairy-optional menu plans that are heavy in veg and …
It is possible I discovered this recipe on an AOL message forum in the 90s! It’s been long enough I knew I was a vegetarian and I can’t remember the original source. However, it has been a staple breakfast food whenever I am looking for something high in protein, blood-sugar stabilizing, and am sick of …
This is a great breakfast on the weekends, and leftovers are still tasty the next day! Texan Mexiscramble Makes breakfast for two. Approximate cooking time: 20 minutes (cook and dice chicken breasts ahead of time) Ingredients 1 tsp coconut oil 4 eggs, or 1 cup egg whites 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder (or …
I use this recipe on hikes, as sustaining fuel before long runs, or as a portable snack when traveling. The cherries help sore muscles heal and provide a nice tart bite to counter some of the sweetness. Enjoy! Tropical Cherry Buckwheat Granola â…“ cup maple syrup ¼ cup agave nectar 2½ cups toasted buckwheat groats …
Too orgasmic to keep to myself, this recipe is taken directly from “A Celebration of Wellness” By James Cederquist and Natalie Levin. A BIG ‘thank you’ to them both! 1 cup organic brown basmati rice 2 cups water 2 cups vanilla coconut milk, rice milk, or almond milk 2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup fresh blueberries …
This recipe was given to me a few years ago by someone — whoever that was, thank you! 1/2 cup raw oats (not flakes – use steel cut) 1/4 cup raw almonds 2 dried prunes cinnamon powder and honey to taste Soak all three ingredients in water overnight. In the morning, drain excess water from …
I just finished the Eugene Marathon about a week ago and set an amazing personal record. Part of preparing for an offsite marathon requires experimenting with foods that are travel friendly to minimize the chances of digestive distress on race day. I have recently discovered that my old standby – instant oatmeal – no longer …
Reader and client M.H. shared this exquisite quinoa recipe with me. Quinoa is an incredible grain – a true superfood – from South America. It was a staple food of the Andean peoples for centuries. Rich in protein, iron, and calcium, quinoa is filling, versatile, and quick to cook – 20 minutes. A whole grain …
A special thank you to reader Melina V. for sending in this amaranth recipe she found! Apple Cinnamon Amaranth Grits Ingredients: 1/2 cup amaranth grains 3 cups water (at least) pinch of salt 1/2 cup apple sauce 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar 2 teaspoons agave syrup Directions: Heat a dry pot on medium-high heat. When it’s …
I simply must share: Last week I branched out and experimented with the rice cooker. I found cooking steel cut oats in it to be perfectly easy, and I can now have hot oats for breakfast several days of the week with just 90 seconds of prepwork! Last night I was making a cup of …
