The pineapple—fierce on the outside, sweet on the inside—was given its English name for its resemblance to a pine cone. Christopher Columbus brought this native of South America back to Europe as one of the exotic prizes of the New World. Number of servings: 1, 280 calories per serving. Ingredients: 1 cup freshly cut pineapple […]
Creamy Broccoli Red Lentil Soup
Lentils add bulk, heartiness and boost the nutritional profile by adding protein and good carbohydrates. They cook fast too so you can pull this recipe together in about 40 minutes from start to finish. Broccoli is a nutrient dense vegetable. Rich in fiber, vitamin k & C and folate, its deep color holds many health […]
Better Than Vegan
The science is very clear. A whole-foods, plant-based diet is the healthiest possible way to eat—but veganism itself doesn’t mean health, as Chef Del Sroufe, author of the New York Timesbestseller Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook, knows better than anyone. Sroufe managed to reach 475 pounds while eating a vegan diet rich in pastries, peanut butter, and potato […]
Lemon Pound Cake
Years ago, while volunteering at an event in California, I discovered this recipe. For a Christmas party, I baked this pound cake. Everyone raved over how good it was. When I told them I’d made them myself, they were astonished. Number of servings: 8, 380 calories per serving. Ingredients: CAKE 1 cup vegan butter, softened, […]