What It’s Like To Be The Food & Nutrition Editor At Runner’s World
In Episode 1 of the Greenletes Podcast, learn about what it’s like to be the Food & Nutrition Editor at Runner’s World with Heather Mayer Irvine. Heather Mayer Irvine is the former food and nutrition editor for Runner’s World and the author of...
Why Weight Cutting Is Dangerous
Weight cutting is not doing what you think. The risky obsession with weight in sport definitely does more harm than good and can be dangerous. By Juan Castillo (Reviewed by Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD) Many athletes think that leaner equals fitter and quicker. But is...
Why (and How) I Became A Plant-Based Athlete
In the intro episode of the Greenletes Podcast, Sports RD Natalie Rizzo shares why and how she became a vegetarian and plant-based athlete. I’m Natalie, an NYC based RD, specializing in sports nutrition. In my 20’s, I changed careers to become a Registered Dietitian...
Plant-Based Healthy Snacks to Fill You Up
35+ mix-and-match RD approved plant-based snack options with protein, carbs and fiber that will satisfy hunger in between meals. After spending most of the last year inside, it is no surprise that snacking has become a more prominent part of each day. Whether out...
20 Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes with Leafy Greens
You’re going to love these 20 healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes that use leafy greens in a creative way. Some say eating leafy greens is the key to long lasting health. That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, especially since leafy greens are packed with...
Vegan Couscous with Za’atar Vinaigrette
This vegan couscous recipe is a simple side dish ready in 10 minutes. With a unique za’atar vinaigrette, parsley & sliced almonds! I’m so excited to share this simple couscous recipe with you! It features two ingredients I’ve never used before on...
How To Add More Leafy Greens Into Your Plant-Based Diet
7 sneaky ways to add more leafy greens to your diet. A full list of the most nutritious greens to add to smoothies, soups, dips and sauces! By Shuhan Wen, Reviewed by Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD Eating your leafy greens sounds like a painful task. After all, who wants to...
12 plant-based calcium foods that will help you build strong bones on a vegan diet
These 12 healthy plant-based foods are high in calcium. Include these vegan sources of calcium in your diet for strong bones! From a young age, you’ve been taught that calcium is synonymous with dairy. And while that’s true, you can still get calcium in a...
Vegetable Barley Soup
Veggie Barley Soup is a healthy and comforting vegan bowl that cooks up in one-pot! Who doesn’t love a good soup in the winter (or fall)? I sure love soup because it’s easy to make and incorporates tons of healthy veggies. This old fashioned vegetable...