Videos
Health Benefits of Chocolate
The health benefits of chocolate come from its phytonutrients called flavonoids. Flavonoids are naturally found in many plant-based foods, including chocolate, tea, and red wine. Flavonoids offer...
Quinoa Recipes
Not sure what to cook tonight? Dumbfounded by what to eat with your protein or to meet your plant-based protein needs? I've chosen four quinoa recipes to share with you that you simply can't go...
Fasting for Health
Have you ever thought about fasting for health? I talked about it in a recent nutrition segment you can access here. Fasting is nothing new! It is a practice that has been around since ancient...
Plant-based Thanksgiving cauliflower to win over the meat-eaters!
Thanksgiving is practically synonymous with turkey. But if you’ve committed to being plant-based, don’t give up on Thanksgiving just yet! I've got something that will make you win over the...
Nine Health Benefits of Mushrooms You Are Likely Missing Out On
Mushrooms are a real nutritional powerhouse food. In this segment I talk about nine health benefits of mushrooms you are likely missing out on if you don't eat mushrooms. But there is great news! If...
Back to School Nutrition for College Students
It's not just younger kids living at home that need healthy snacks when school starts. College students going back to school also need to think about nutrition and healthy food habits. It's August...
Breakfast for kids going back to school
It's that time of year again when our kiddos go back to school. It's also the time when we as parents get to think about how we can help them be successful in the classroom. One of those ways is to...
Foods That Fuel Your Brain
With the current epidemic numbers of diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease, Americans are wondering how they can extend the health of their brains. Studies in recent years have examined this question and...
Alternative Meat Options
Today is Earth Day. It's also Monday. It brought new meaning to #meatlessmondays. On our nutrition segments this month, we chose to focus on sustainable food. Sustainably growing your food and...
Do you need to cleanse?
What is a cleanse and why should or should you not do one? And, are they necessary? And if you are going to do one, how can you do it safely? Mention to someone you are doing a cleanse and it can...
Plant-based for Heart Health
Originally dedicated as American Heart Health Month by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, February reminds us to pay a bit more attention to our most vital organ! Heart disease is America's #1...
Mushroom Burgers
What Do You Crave? Even though I haven't eaten meat for years, I still crave a good juicy burger sometimes! I recently had a terrific vegan burger at a restaurant in Boulder. It was juicy, not dry,...
Gluten Free Banana Bread
This is my new addiction! I love bananas and I love chocolate! But, I'm gluten free. No problem. What do you do when life hands you a bunch of bananas? Puree the heck out of them and make banana...
Veggie Detox Soup
Time to Get Your Detox On! And, warm your soul and your tummy at the same time. It was a particularly cold day in Denver yesterday and I just couldn’t think of a better way to warm up than a nice...
How to Make the Most Delicious Beet Latkes EVER!
This Chanukah I decided to try something a little different. I made beet latkes instead of traditional potato latkes. And you know what? They were a hit! They were so delicious I think they are...