This vegetarian meal plan has 100+ grams of protein to help you build muscle
Protein is an important macronutrient that helps keep you full, contributes to muscle growth and aids in weight loss efforts. If you don’t eat enough protein, you may feel extra hungry and crave sugary foods. And without proper planning, you may eat less protein than...
Easy No-Bake Chickpea Cookie Dough Protein Balls
These chickpea energy balls taste like cookie dough without any of the added sugar or flour. They are made with healthy plant-based ingredients, like chickpeas, flax meal, oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, dates and dark chocolate chips. This healthy snack...
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Seeds
This simple yet mouthwatering recipe for crispy vegan roasted Brussels sprouts with pomegranate seeds is the perfect side dish to make in 30 minutes flat. The secret to eating more plants is finding easy plant-based recipes that taste good, and this one fits that...An RD shares the top healthy eating habits she’s embracing in 2024 (that have nothing to do with dieting)
You’ll actually look forward to making these simple changes. The start of a new year brings the inevitable barrage of “New Year, new you” marketing everywhere. I’ve worked with hundreds of people on their nutrition goals, and I can promise you that the quick fixes and...
The 15 best foods to eat before a workout for a quick energy boost, according to a sports dietitian
Proper nutrition is key to maximizing athlete performance. Pre-workout fuel can significantly affect your energy levels, endurance, and overall workout experience. Luckily, there’s a wide variety of pre-workout food options. In this blog post, we’ll...
9 Best Meat Substitutes That Will Help You Stick To A Plant-Based Diet
Eating a plant-based diet is becoming more and more popular, especially among athletes who want to feel healthier and thrive in their sport. But those who are new to plant-based eating or want to reduce their meat consumption struggle to find ways to replace the meat...
Vegan Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
I’m a huge fan of oats, but I don’t always have time to sit down for a bowl of oatmeal before I head out for a run or a workout. Enter the Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies! These are one of the most popular recipes from my book Planted...
Lentil Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Feta
This incredibly simple lentil salad has just 5 ingredients and an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing! Have you ever made a salad that is so good and so easy that you think, “Why haven’t I been doing this all along?” This Lentil Salad with...
Potatoes, Greens & Tofu Scramble Breakfast Bowl
This nourishing plant-based breakfast bowl has the nutrients you need for post-workout recovery. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Potatoes USA. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Greenletes possible. As a Sports Dietitian, I’m often asked about the right...