It's fun to say, but more fun to eat - ZOODLES! Try swapping out your standard spaghetti noodles for this non-starchy spiralized zucchini option.
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It's fun to say, but more fun to eat - ZOODLES! Try swapping out your standard spaghetti noodles for this non-starchy spiralized zucchini option.
We’ve seen the memes… we’ve heard the jokes… cauliflower has taken over! Of course, we’re going with the “if you can’t beat them, join them” mentality simply because we love the nutritional benefits of cauliflower. We made it our mission to see just how many different directions we could take this riced vegetable. But cauliflower […]
Cookies without an oven? Now we’re talking! These tasty treats are made from kitchen staples like oats, chocolate chips, and bananas, as well as a few nutrient-rich add-ins like chia seeds, milled flax seeds, and cocoa powder. At first glance, a cookie rarely seems like a health food. But it’s what they are made […]
This recipe can act as a creative side for many Asian-inspired dishes. It’s sweet, tangy, and a great way to enhance the simple flavor of cucumber for a quick side dish. Cucumbers may help with hydration and are also a good source of antioxidants. The various types of antioxidants help protect your cells from damaging, […]
What better way to eat vegetables, than in a VegetaBOWL? You may have heard of “Buddha bowls”, which are based on grains, such as quinoa and rice. Although these are a great way to add whole grain servings to your day, our twist with the “Vegetabowl” uses riced vegetables as the base. We encourage you […]
Plate Method eating already takes a slant towards plants, with an emphasis on half your plate being non-starchy veggies. This meal takes it a step further by filling the 1/4 plate protein portion with a protein that is derived from plants. Tempeh is a fermented soybean product that is minimally processed and serves as a […]
Seasonal veggies shine in this skillet dish prepared with bone-in pork chops. Choosing a bone-in cut ensures more moisture is retained throughout the cooking process. A stove-top pan sear is also a fabulous hack to lock-in juices when preparing proteins. If chicken is a protein staple on your plate, give these pork chops a try […]
What’s better during the hot summer months than a creamy and dreamy glass of tropical goodness that is entirely Plate Method? We can’t think of much! This smoothie has you covered with light and refreshing veggies, sweet fruit, satisfying avocado, and a scoop of protein to boot. It puts those other standard smoothies to shame […]
Salads don’t have to be made with greens. They can be a great way to bring more veggie variety and plant-based protein into your diet! Black beans are a good source of protein and iron. Plant-based iron, also called non-heme iron, is not as easily absorbed by the body as meat-based, or heme-iron. However, vitamin […]
Did you know that water makes up 45-75% of the human body, depending on the stage of life? In fact, water accounts for over 70% of the volume of the brain, heart, lungs, muscles, and kidneys! Even our bones have significant water content. These stats aren’t just fun facts for your next trivia game; […]