“Food for Thought”: Root veggies can actually curb sugar cravings! PrintRoasted Root Veggies Cook Time: 45 minutes Serving Size: 4 Ingredients2 beats 2 parsnips 4 large carrots butternut squash or sweet potato 1/2 sweet white onion 2 garlic cloves olive oil 1 or 2 T fresh rosemary 1 or 2 T chopped fresh sage sprinkle
dairy free
Put Up A Good Fight
How have you been feeling? If you’re like three of my clients and half of my friends, you might be feeling a bit under the weather. I’ve been asked several times this week about what I suggest to feel better. I’ve been having them consider this: Are you giving your immune system the right ammo
Winter Kale Salad
I don’t love eating salads in the winter time because they are usually raw, cold, and give me a sense of lightness. What I’m really craving is something cooked, warm, and grounding in this 20 degree Chicago weather. I find it’s nice to balance my hot, cooked, meals with some freshness every once and a while,
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love gathering with family, watching football with my dad and grandpa, cooking with my mom, sister and grandma AND EATING PUMPKIN PIE. In fact, I love eating pumpkin pie so much that for my birthday that’s what I would ask to have instead of cake, pumpkin pie.
Mini Frittata
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I used to love those special evenings when my Mom would make us breakfast for dinner. As an adult, whenever a friend asks to hang out or get together, I always suggest Brunch! My lovely city, Chicago was rated one of the top 5 cities for brunch
Pesto Pizza
Guaranteed number one stomach ache for me: pizza Being lactose intolerant and having a gluten sensitivity, pizza is my worst enemy. I remember growing up and having pizza almost every Friday night (I usually ate at least four slices) and then claimed my spot on the couch. My favorite was the thick crust from Jets
Chocolate Brrrnana
PRESENTING: Your healthy summer frozen treat…dut-duhnnun-ah! CHOCOLATE BRR-NANAS (chocolate covered frozen bananas). This is a great healthy alternative to traditional popsicles or ice-cream for summer fun. The Brrrnanas are dairy free, soy free, gluten free, low in processed sugars and very cool (pun intended). Even just the frozen bananas are a nice cold snack (or
pesto pesto, do your very besto
My “science lab” (aka kitchen) was closed down for several months due to my roommate doing a full gut rehab. This made it very hard to experiment with new recipes. I mean, I was doing dishes in my bathroom. It was not pretty. The “lab” is back in full production and here is my newest
Shamrock Shake
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I woke up in a green shirt, had a green smoothie to kick start my lucky day and am now typing away at my desk with green paint accents in front of a green wall. This holiday is totally my day because I’m obsessed with just about everything green. If you
