Chia seeds have been growing in popularity over the past few years, due to their health benefits and how easy they are to incorporate into your diet. Not only are chia seeds a complete protein, or a protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids that your body cannot make, but they are loaded with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, iron and minerals.

Cacao is the most natural and purest form of chocolate, made from gently roasted cocoa beans. Cacao is rich in antioxidants, high in magnesium, boosts cognitive function, and possesses prebiotic activity. My favorite way to incorporate cacao into my diet is drinking my CACAO SMOOTHIE. Check out the recipe.

Dietary fiber can help with gut health because when fermented it creates Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs). My favorite way to incorporate fiber-rich foods into my diet is by drinking my GUT HEALTH SMOOTHIE. Check out the recipe!

Your skin is a direct reflection of what you consume. The best way to improve your skin, and help it glow, is from the inside out. You can help your skin by incorporating these nutrients into your diet.

I love this quick dinner recipe because it’s made from 3 of my favorite foods: broccoli, tempeh, and tahini. Broccoli belongs to a category of foods known as cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables are high in nutrients, low in calories, and possess anti-cancer benefits.

This quinoa salad is fresh and colorful. It’s the perfect salad to meal prep for the week because it is a good source of protein and fiber.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and affects many enzyme systems. Not only does it play a main role in almost every bodily process, but low levels are tied to chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease and bone-related issues.

Spirulina is one of my favorite smoothie additions. Spirulina is a nutrient-dense algae that grows in very alkaline water. It is most popular in plant-based diets because it is extremely high in protein.

My favorite plant-based iron source is molasses. Not only is it easy to use, and find, but it does have some great health benefits. Try it for yourself and make my Apple Molasses Oat Bake.

What's a quick, easy, & delicious lunch? A Lentil Fiesta Flip! You'll want to save this recipe for later. Did you know lentils are high in protein, fiber, iron & are dirt cheap?! Talk about bang for your buck.

Elevate your avocado toast with roasted chickpeas seasoned with cumin. Cumin is an incredibly versatile spice, with a number of health benefits.

Potatoes are a staple! ⁣However, we are always left to wonder if we should be feeling “guilty” about eating them, or not.

This is the perfect comforting winter pasta dish. If you don’t like eggplant, think again. The roasted eggplant adds the perfect heartiness to this dinner. I recommend using Miyoko’s cashew mozzarella to keep it plant-based.

These pumpkin oat bran muffins make for the perfect fiber-rich breakfast on the go. Oat bran is made from the outer husks of the oat grain. Oatmeal, rolled oats and most other foods made from oats contain bran, but you can also purchase oat bran separately and add it to meals to increase the fiber, protein, and micronutrient content.

This butternut squash salad is basically autumn in a bowl! All the flavors and textures make it a filling and satiating lunch. If you’re local in Charleston, you can order this dish from Atlyss Food Co., a meal delivery service offering healthy meals to your door.

My pumpkin energy bite recipe makes for a nutritious snack or breakfast on the go! And beyond the delicious taste of pumpkin, its nutrition is linked to many health benefits.

Tempeh easily breaks into crumbles, which is why I love it for a taco filling. It’s a perfect texture and absorbs all the taco seasonings. Enjoy this quick 20-minute dinner!

A colorful and flavorful addition, chimichurri sauce takes just 10 minutes to make! Chimichurri sauce is a herbaceous condiment, delicious on avocado toast, seafood, chicken, and more! If you’re local in Charleston, you can order this dish from Atlyss Food Co., a meal delivery service offering healthy meals to your door.

I’ve teamed up with Atlyss Food Co. this week to create these AMAZING mushroom burgers. Atlyss pairs these burgers with turmeric tahini sauce, which is to die for! Atlyss Food Co. is a Charleston meal delivery service offering healthy meals to your door.

This summer I’ve been craving the flavors of fresh herbs, like dill, parsley, chives, basil, etc., and that’s when I created this Greek Orzo Salad. If you’re local in Charleston, you’re in luck because I’ve partnered with Atlyss Food Co. to help create delish, in-season, plant-based meals. This week Atlyss is offering my Greek Orzo Salad recipe!