spotlight on spinach

we have our eye on spinach for #MeatlessMonday!  it’s one of my GASP items. 🙂 (you know, those foods I literally GASP over) and  if you’re looking to add more greens to your diet, spinach is a great option, it’s low in calories, high in vitamins, and is an excellent source of multiple nutrients including fiber, calcium … More spotlight on spinach

wholesome grains.

I get nourished with whole grains. what about you? #MeatlessMonday coconut oil granola (made with millet and oats) via alexandra cooks superfood muesli via faring well (this is made from oats, quinoa and amaranth) roasted carrots with farro, chickpeas via cookie & kate brown rice miso macro bowl via nutrition stripped ginger soba noodles via 101 … More wholesome grains.

a day in the red

show yourself some love and revisit our eat-in-color series with a day of red foods – perfect for #MeatlessMonday! (and here’s a friendly reminder about red foods via equinox): the color: red the picks: cranberries*, red bell peppers, radish, tomatoes, apples, cherries, pomegranates*, raspberries, aronia berries (also beets*, cayenne pepper, guava, red grapefruit, strawberries, rhubarb, watermelon) the payoff: red fruits and veggies contain … More a day in the red

a heart healthy day.

the American Heart Association has some great tips on living a heart healthy lifestyle that include consuming a variety of fruits and veggies and whole grains. so in honor of american heart month, we thought we’d share a day-in-the-life of eating some of the top heart healthy foods (which most work for #MeatlessMonday)  to help those of you trying to find … More a heart healthy day.

sliders to the left, sliders to the right…

clap your hands for #MeatlessMonday sliders for your dinner tonight! so many options, which ones do you want to try? balsamic portabella sliders  via family spice vegan meatball sliders via chef chloe veggie sliders with blackberry bbq sauce via foodness gracious bean and veggie sliders via martha stewart smoky sweet potato sliders w/roasted garlic cream and … More sliders to the left, sliders to the right…

winter seasonal soiree

we’re in the final countdown to Christmas and here’s a great #MeatlessMonday dinner menu that showcases the winter seasonal produce that’s now available.  most of these recipes are very simple and can be done in an hour or less with the exception of the winter lemonade but it can be made days ahead of time.  what’s your … More winter seasonal soiree

meatless monday

meatless monday was founded in 2003, and has become a global movement and phenomenon.  now I personally do eat meat/chicken/poultry products regularly, but for the past decade I have chosen to eat one meatless meal everyday.  I just find it improves my digestion and I feel better overall.  and vegetarian foods are really good, trust me … More meatless monday

no bread, no problem

its our 5favs ways to enjoy a sandwich without the bread. because if there’s no bread, there’s no problem. 😉   collard wraps with roasted veggies via what’s cooking good looking  portabella mushroom and halloumi “burger” via the mushroom channel vegetarian lettuce wraps via the pioneer woman nori veggie wraps via a house in the hills quinoa and … More no bread, no problem