Squash, kale, and onions are in season in the winter months. I prefer to cook with seasonal produce because it’s more nutrient dense and you can often find the produce locally.

Adaptogens can help reduce fatigue, increase resistance to stress, and help preserve healthy cortisol levels and HPA axis function.

These energy bites are full of healthy fats, protein, and no added sugar. You’re sure to feel satiated and ready to tackle the rest of your day.

While we search for the cure for breast cancer, we must not forget about prevention.

Baked sweet potato version #2: Southwest Baked Sweet Potato

A little careful meal planning can greatly reduce the amount of time you spend figuring out what to cook and buy at the store. Plus, it saves a lot of time in the kitchen!⁣ This is my new favorite meal prep option for lunches - Try this baked harvest sweet potato. ⁣

Fiber is a nutrient that our bodies cannot digest. This is exactly why we need it, and what makes it good for us. There are two types of fiber: insoluble and soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and has more of a laxative effect. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and helps to bulk stool.

This White Bean, Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Dip is fiber packed! Adding nutritious foods like cannellini beans and artichokes to your diet also helps control blood sugar levels and can easily help you reach your fiber goal of 25-35g/day.

Apple cider vinegar has been studied to have positive effects on blood sugar control, weight loss, and cardiovascular health.

Napa Cabbage is my favorite type of cabbage. It's mellow, not as bitter as other cabbage varieties. It is a cruciferous vegetable high in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. This salad is my favorite and super easy to make! The salad base requires two ingredients: Napa Cabbage & Bragg ginger sesame dressing.

Refreshing, delicious, and EASY vegan quinoa salad with simple olive oil and fresh lime dressing. Enjoy for lunch or as a perfect side for cookouts and summertime gatherings.

This summer salad recipe is perfect for lunch or bring to a potluck or cookout. It's packed with flavor - crunchy, salty, sweet, savory, tangy - it has it all.

Crunchy, creamy, and packed with flavor, this dairy-free potato salad is perfect for summer parties and potlucks! With fresh veggies and a mustard dill dressing, there’s no mayo involved. It’s a healthy crowd pleaser!

This is my go-to summertime lunch. And it’s ready in two minutes! Bring it to the beach, on the boat, or on your next road trip for a quick, healthy plant-based meal. Chickpeas boost satiety, boost digestion, keep blood sugar levels stable and increase protection against metabolic syndrome.

Chia seed pudding is perfect for breakfast. Check out my vanilla cinnamon chia pudding and chocolate chia pudding recipes using Navitas cacao powder.

Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that play a part in almost every aspect of health. However, your body does not produce omega-3s, so to maintain healthy levels you need to incorporate foods that are high in omega-3s.

Chia seeds have been growing in popularity over the past few years, due to their health benefits and how easy they are to incorporate into your diet. Not only are chia seeds a complete protein, or a protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids that your body cannot make, but they are loaded with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, iron and minerals.

Cacao is the most natural and purest form of chocolate, made from gently roasted cocoa beans. Cacao is rich in antioxidants, high in magnesium, boosts cognitive function, and possesses prebiotic activity. My favorite way to incorporate cacao into my diet is drinking my CACAO SMOOTHIE. Check out the recipe.

Dietary fiber can help with gut health because when fermented it creates Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs). My favorite way to incorporate fiber-rich foods into my diet is by drinking my GUT HEALTH SMOOTHIE. Check out the recipe!

Your skin is a direct reflection of what you consume. The best way to improve your skin, and help it glow, is from the inside out. You can help your skin by incorporating these nutrients into your diet.