1. 18 May 2012 · 06:56 PM · 2 notes
    TIP: Shred your lettuce, using kitchen scissors, a knife or your hands. Makes the salad easier to eat!

    TIP: Shred your lettuce, using kitchen scissors, a knife or your hands. Makes the salad easier to eat!

  2. 01 May 2012 · 12:01 PM · 2 notes

    Is your green smoothie too bitter?

    Try adding lemon juice! This morning I made a smoothie with mango, peach, banana and some random greens that I got at the Farmers Market. It was disgusting, to say the least. My dad recommended adding lemon juice. I tried it and it actually took away some of the bitterness.

    Next time, no mystery greens in my smoothie.

  3. 29 April 2012 · 05:20 PM · 13 notes
    A quick, easy salad dressing: Mash some avocado (I use half of a small one) and add lemon juice and garlic. The lemon juice should give it the perfect consistency.

    A quick, easy salad dressing: Mash some avocado (I use half of a small one) and add lemon juice and garlic. The lemon juice should give it the perfect consistency.

  4. 28 April 2012 · 07:05 PM · 25 notes
    A favorite salad ‘base’ of mine is 4 cups romaine lettuce, 1 cup spinach and 1/2 cup sunflower greens Nutritional Profile: 65 calories, 4 grams protein (and that’s just greens alone!), 50% of daily vitamin requirement, 15% of daily mineral requirement, and 23% of daily Omega-3 fats requirement (AGAIN, IN GREENS!) In case you’re wondering, I added 2 medium carrots, 9 small (2.5” diameter) tomatoes and 1/2 small avocado with lemon juice. It all totaled up to about 400 calories and 14 grams of protein!

    A favorite salad ‘base’ of mine is 4 cups romaine lettuce, 1 cup spinach and 1/2 cup sunflower greens

    Nutritional Profile: 65 calories, 4 grams protein (and that’s just greens alone!), 50% of daily vitamin requirement, 15% of daily mineral requirement, and 23% of daily Omega-3 fats requirement (AGAIN, IN GREENS!)

    In case you’re wondering, I added 2 medium carrots, 9 small (2.5” diameter) tomatoes and 1/2 small avocado with lemon juice. It all totaled up to about 400 calories and 14 grams of protein!

  5. 16 April 2012 · 06:46 PM · 12 notes
    Lunch today at Wheatsville Co-op: Sandwich (on gluten-free bread) with lettuce, tomato, sprouts, carrots and black olive hummus. 

    Lunch today at Wheatsville Co-op: Sandwich (on gluten-free bread) with lettuce, tomato, sprouts, carrots and black olive hummus. 

  6. 15 April 2012 · 01:32 AM · 4 notes
    Went out to eat tonight at Kerbey Lane Cafe. I ordered two side salads (romaine, mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes) and a cup of black beans. Instead of dressing, I mashed an avocado and mixed in some lemon juice. Tip: Bring your own avocado! Some restaurants can charge up to $4 just for a small side.

    Went out to eat tonight at Kerbey Lane Cafe. I ordered two side salads (romaine, mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes) and a cup of black beans. Instead of dressing, I mashed an avocado and mixed in some lemon juice.

    Tip: Bring your own avocado! Some restaurants can charge up to $4 just for a small side.

  7. 13 April 2012 · 05:14 PM · 7 notes

    Afternoon green smoothie! Apple, banana and a little pineapple + Spinach. I always take my vitamins (2000mg of C and 1 capsule of B-Complex) after or while I’m having my smoothie/first meal of the day.

  8. 11 April 2012 · 10:02 PM · 7 notes
    Lunch at Whole Foods. Tasted good, but next time I think I’ll get a green smoothie or fresh juice.

    Lunch at Whole Foods. Tasted good, but next time I think I’ll get a green smoothie or fresh juice.

  9. 11 April 2012 · 12:51 AM · 13 notes
    Late night trip to the grocery store! 

    Late night trip to the grocery store! 

  10. 02 April 2012 · 03:58 PM · 22 notes
    Lunch! Tip: Cut your fruit. It helps you focus on eating slower and chewing more.

    Lunch!

    Tip: Cut your fruit. It helps you focus on eating slower and chewing more.

  11. 01 April 2012 · 08:02 PM · 28 notes

    Gluten-Free Vegan Crepes

    Adapted from this recipe. Click there for detailed directions on cooking the crepes.. this part can be tricky!

    INGREDIENTS: 

    • 1 cup non-dairy milk
    • 1/2 ripe banana, mushed
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
    • 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour mix (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
    • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (leave out if you want them savory)
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder

    DIRECTIONS:

    Mix wet ingredients together (banana included) and dry ingredients as well, in separate bowls. Combine. Batter should be the consistency of thin pancake batter. Add more liquid, depending on thickness of batter. Chill for 30 min, or overnight if you plan on making them the next morning. COOK!

    Fill with fruit, vegan chocolate chips, or anything you can think of!

  12. 30 March 2012 · 10:12 PM · 4 notes
    Tried rice pasta today and I have to say quinoa is a billion times better… Both taste and nutrition-wise!

    Tried rice pasta today and I have to say quinoa is a billion times better… Both taste and nutrition-wise!

  13. 29 March 2012 · 07:35 PM · 6 notes
    Dinner!

    Dinner!

  14. 29 March 2012 · 05:29 PM · 1 note
    I actually baked something…and didn’t burn it! These raisin cookies aren’t vegan-friendly so I won’t be eating them, but the funny thing is that I don’t want to. Not a single sugar craving or temptation! On the contrary, I’m looking forward to eating a huge salad tonight.

    I actually baked something…and didn’t burn it! These raisin cookies aren’t vegan-friendly so I won’t be eating them, but the funny thing is that I don’t want to. Not a single sugar craving or temptation! On the contrary, I’m looking forward to eating a huge salad tonight.

  15. 28 March 2012 · 09:47 PM · 8 notes
    Fresh strawberries today at the farmers market! So delicious

    Fresh strawberries today at the farmers market! So delicious