15 Vegetarian (And Vegan) Summer Party Recipes

15 Vegetarian (And Vegan) Summer Party Recipes

These amazingly healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes use summer ingredients, like corn, watermelon, peaches, cherries, berries & more. The supermarket shelves are stocked with corn, watermelon, peaches, cherries, nectarines and fresh berries. That can only mean...
9 Healthy Nut & Seed Butters with Plant-Based Protein

9 Healthy Nut & Seed Butters with Plant-Based Protein

Nut and seeds butters are usually on the grocery list of every plant-based eater. They are rich in healthy unsaturated fats, and they are also packed with protein. And don’t let the word “butter” fool you. Nut and seed butters contain just nuts and seasonings and are...
How To Build the Perfect Plant-Based Bowl

How To Build the Perfect Plant-Based Bowl

Follow this simple 5-step formula to create a healthy vegan bowl with plenty of protein and flavor in 30-minutes or less. As a plant-based eater and Registered Dietitian, one of my go-to dinners (and lunches) is a vegan bowl. Not only are plant-based bowls easy to...
10 Reasons You’re Always Tired On A Plant-Based Diet

10 Reasons You’re Always Tired On A Plant-Based Diet

An RD shares 10 reasons you’re tired on a plant-based diet and simple ways to fix each issue, including the best plant-based foods for energy. One of the most common complaints I hear from plant-based athletes is that they feel tired all the time. Many athletes and...
Veggie Air Fryer Pizza

Veggie Air Fryer Pizza

This healthy air fryer pizza recipe has ripe tomatoes, zucchini, fresh mozzarella, garlic, and it’s ready in about 10 minutes! I was surprised to learn that you can make pizza in the air fryer in 10-minutes flat. I hate turning on my oven in the summer, but I love...
Vegan Baked Oatmeal

Vegan Baked Oatmeal

Simple vegan baked oatmeal recipe with bananas, frozen mixed berries and almond butter center. Meal prepped plant-based breakfast! This vegan baked oatmeal with an ooey-gooey almond butter center and berry topping is my go-to make-ahead breakfast. It is yummy, filling...
How To Beat The Bloat On A Plant-Based Diet 

How To Beat The Bloat On A Plant-Based Diet 

Common causes of gas and bloating on a plant-based diet, plus RD-approved tips for banishing bloat for good. If you’re wondering how to beat the bloat on a plant-based diet, rest assured that you’re not alone. Plant-based foods are full of fiber [Related: 12 high...
Everything you need to know about Olympic triathlon nutrition

Everything you need to know about Olympic triathlon nutrition

Anyone participating in an Olympic distance triathlon needs a good nutrition plan. Although training your muscles is crucial to performance, you can’t perform at your best without a proper triathlon fueling plan. As a sports dietitian, I’ve helped hundreds...
Chocolate Prune Smoothie

Chocolate Prune Smoothie

This blog post is sponsored by California Prunes. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this blog possible.  This plant-based chocolate smoothie is sweetened with prunes, making it full of fiber & antioxidants with no added sugar. Table of contentsAre...
The Female Athlete Triad: What You Need To Know

The Female Athlete Triad: What You Need To Know

What to eat (and avoid) during each phase of the menstrual cycle. The best foods for PMS symptoms & foods that make symptoms worse. By Lydia Carron, MS, RD Table of contentsPhases of the menstrual cycle Follicular Phase EstrogenFollicle-Stimulating Hormone...