Did you know that most commercial ketchups have more sugar per cup than ice cream? This is often because high fructose corn syrup is  used as a sweetener (which has been linked to many health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high triglyceride levels and obesity. Wouldn’t you like a healthier alternative? I’ve found it only […]
This is an old stand-by in my kitchen. I use it over and over again–in making sandwiches and salad dressings, sometimes toppings for burgers. I love it because it’s easy to whip up in minutes and fool-proof, even if you’re a newbie to cooking. In plant-based cooking circles, you often […]
When I stop by the deli section at my local grocery store, I’m always finding a new brand of hummus. Baba Ganoush, Garlic Hummus, Roasted Pepper Hummus, Avocado Hummus…I could go on and on. Yesterday, I thought I’d pick up some of the Garlic Hummus. It looked super healthy, with […]
One of my favorite dips has always been spinach dip. I love its creaminess with the bite of onion and dill mixed in. If it could only have less fat and calories, it would find its way onto my table more often. For a cracker or toast spread. A dip […]
Going PLANT STRONG means going green–literally with greens. This food family is so power packed with nutrition, it’s pretty savvy to eat them in some way every day. I know kale is often looked at as the giant among greens, but all greens are anti-oxidant rich. So it’s okay to […]
Today for lunch, I steamed a beautiful head of cauliflower to go along with our white bean stew and rice. I could eat it plain but I love adding a creamy sauce with cauliflower. A plant-based cheezy sauce would be a delicious way to enjoy this high-fiber vegetable. But I […]
