Pomegranate Salsa I worship pomegranates both for their taste and many health benefits—rich in antioxidants, Vitamins C and K, fiber, folate, copper, phosphorous, and potassium, and are an anti-inflammatory. Hello superfood. I find removing the crimson arils soothing and relaxing. And since they are so abundant...

Black Bean Breakfast Burrito I don’t know about in your house, but in my house breakfast dinners are a gang-busting hit. Not too mention super fast and easy to make with already-on-hand kitchen staples. This bfast burrito is a sure way to get so much nutrient...

Roasted Veggie Lasagna This is so easy, super fast and high on the yum factor. It’s nutrient dense and delicious. Love this for summer, when veggies are fresh from garden or farmers market. It’s an easy recipe to get creative with and throw in your faves. 1...

Quinoa Meatloaf Classic comfort foods get the Nourished Makeover with this super healthy take on meatloaf. It’s a good and hearty winter one-dish wonder that’s loaded with protein and veggies. Easy to freeze and also makes as a great lunchbox leftover. 1 Small red bell pepper1 White...

Tomato Lentil Stew A better pic to come … This hearty, healthy, vibrant and gluten-free meatless meal is full of phytonutrients, like lycopene, best known for its prostate cancer preventive and cardiovascular heath. Curcumin found in Turmeric has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cancer fighting compounds. Serve over...

Thai Salad Dressing This is a light and refreshing dressing great on any salad—simple green or hearty kale. Perfect side dish to other warm winter curries, lentils and soups already posted here. The spices and herbs in the dressing make for a wonderful detoxification and cleanse...

Almond Butter Bars That’s right, walk right past that snack aisle. (You are suppose to be on peripheries only of grocery store anyway.) Make these amazingly delicious energy boosting bars instead. So much yummier, satisfying and duh-healthier. No high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, bleached flour, and...

Spicy Lebanese Lemon Soup This yummy soup makes cold nights so much warmer. Lemons give this soup a fresh, clean taste and supercharge its already high nutrition factor. High in vitamin C, lemons are also an anti-inflammatory compounds. Lentils, heart healthy spices, greens …what more could...

Sun Kissed Harness the sun’s orange glow with this simple zingy juice. Bursting with Vitamin C, it’s perfect to keep colds away while promoting healthy, glowing skin. The red bell pepper plus an orange provides almost 500% of your daily Vitamin C needs. Nice! The carotenoids...

    Veggie-Centric Soba Noodle Soup This traditional Japanese dish is one of my favorites especially on cool nights. Warming noodles in a steaming broth loaded with veggies. This rendition is with tofu, but chicken can easily be substituted. But go meatless. It is better for you and...