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BITCHIN SAUCE!
DIETITIAN CATHY “HOLIDAY” VEGAN PRODUCT REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 BITCHIN SAUCE – SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP Spinach artichoke is a great appetizer for a holiday get-together or party. Often this dip is served warm in a sourdough bread bowl. This means that the inside of a...
Holiday Overnight Oats
Holiday Overnight Oats - Egg Nog & Gingerbread Quick and easy breakfast oats that still keep you in the holiday mood! Did you know you can still enjoy the flavors of the holidays in a super-healthy way? If you like the taste of cinnamon, nutmeg and even cloves,...
Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookies
DIETITIAN CATHY “HOLIDAY” VEGAN PRODUCT REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ SWEET LOREN’S SUGAR COOKIES @Sweet Awwwwww sugar, not honey, honey!! And what better way to enjoy it then in Loren’s Sugar Cookies. I always say that indulging once in a while over the holidays is a very healthy...
Pear Spice Cake
Add interest to the holiday dessert table with this warmly spiced homemade cake, which is topped with pears and pecans. The beautifully arranged pear slices make it a spectacular way to end a meal. Or serve it at a festive brunch. See Ingredient IQ:...
LESSER EVIL SEASONAL POPCORN
DIETITIAN CATHY “HOLIDAY” VEGAN PRODUCT REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LESSER EVIL – SEASONAL POPCORN LesserEvil Snacks Lesser Evil offers two seasonal popcorns; White Chocolate + Matcha and Dark Chocolate + Himalayan Pink Salt. The names alone would entice anyone to want to try...
VEGAN Italian Rainbow Cookies
Italian Rainbow Cookies for the Holidays! VEGAN HOLIDAY RECIPE MAKEOVER Want to indulge, but not overindulge in a treat this holiday season. Try this fun-to-make made-over recipe that tastes yummy but isn’t as painful around the waistline. Lots of steps, but...
BEAU THAI RESTAURANT REVIEW
According to their Facebook page, Beau Thai motto is Authentic Thai cuisine with the ambiance and service of a fine dining experience, designed and priced for all to enjoy!
Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup!
DIETITIAN CATHY’S Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup A lot of times after a big food holiday like Thanksgiving, we just want to eat light. Nothing complicated, just a simple healthy recipe that you can literally throw together. One of my favorite things to do is...
Holiday Lentil Walnut Loaf
"It's Just Another Meatless Monday! Whoa, Whoa" #PlantBasedNutritionForLife #AnOunceOfNutrition #FreshFruit #Vegan #Vegetarian #Recipes #MeatlessMonday Holiday Lentil Walnut Loaf Our HOLIDAY Meatless Monday recipe today is a guest post from Chef @donnamarino . She is...
Nuts May Prevent Cancer
DID YOU KNOW? Increasing the amount of whole, rawnuts you eat in a day may help prevent cancer,especially colon, pancreatic and liver cancer. Therecommended amount to eat is at least 1 ounce orabout 1/4 cup.#plantbasednutritionforlife #nuts #cancer#dietitiancathy
CORE & RIND PRODUCT REVIEW
DIETITIAN CATHY VEGAN PRODUCT REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ CORE & RIND I tried the sharp and tangy version of Core & Rind. It does have a sharp and tangy taste and is somewhat cheddar-cheese-like. I liked the incredible amount of creaminess in it and enjoyed it more served...
QUICK AND EASY CHIA SEED JAM
Most jellies and jams are loaded with refined white sugar or high fructose corn syrup, significantly increasing your daily sugar consumption. So, we’re always looking for jam with low or no refined sugar in it. I usually end with jam that is sweetened with...
FRESH THYMES RESTAURANT REVIEW
DIETITIAN CATHY RESTAURANT REVIEW Fresh Thymes Eatery Boulder, CO 1/2 @freshthymes Fresh Thymes Eatery The Diva It’s fresh, fresh exciting! Fresh Thymes motto is Real food, real close to the earth and they deliver. Their foods are made in-house and from scratch. They...
Roasted Red Pepper and Squash Soup with Chickpeas
Roasted red bell peppers and nutty tahini spruce up this simple squash soup for a crave-worthy bowl of goodness that fills both your stomach and your soul. Chewy chickpeas add heft while the brightness of fresh-squeezed lemon juice pairs perfectly with the rich...
Plant Based Me’eat Review
DIETITIAN CATHY VEGAN PRODUCT REVIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ PLANT-BASED ME’EAT I tried the ground taco version of Plant-Based Me’Eat. It’s scary similar to regular taco meat in taste and in texture. Even though it’s a package dehydrated product, it’s made with clean simple...
Pumpkin Ice Cream for Halloween!
PREP-TIME: 25 MINUTES / READY IN: 4 HOURS 45 MINUTESMAKES 3 CUPSPRINT/SAVE RECIPE Enjoy your favorite fall flavors with this simple and refreshing pumpkin ice cream that’s totally vegan. Even though tofu might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think...
Jackfruit Jambalaya
"It's Just Another Meatless Monday! Whow Whoa!" With Fall and colder weather on the rise a nice hearty meal is just the comfort food you may need! Jackfruit Jambalaya PREP-TIME: 30 MINUTES / READY IN: 30 MINUTES MAKES 8 CUPS This vegan version of the classic Louisiana...
Cauliflower Pasta Salad Lettuce Wraps
Credit goes to Forks Over Kniveshttps://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-pasta-noodles/cauliflower-pasta-salad-lettuce-wraps/PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 25 MINUTESMAKES 10 CUPSPRINT/SAVE RECIPE This irresistible recipe takes all the classic flavors of a...
Wellness Sushi Restaurant Review
RESTAURANT REVIEWS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wellness Sushi – Congress Park Neighborhood, Denver, CO Wellness Sushi Hot Flamingo Roll SushiThe healthiest item I found at Wellness Sushi is the Hot Flamingo Roll. It consists of their pseudo “krab” salad, avocado, cucumber, vegan tuna...
Muffin Tin Mini Tostadas
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 40 MINUTESMAKES 12 TOSTADASRecipe provided by Forks Over Knives Not just for muffins and cupcakes, muffin tins can help create a wide range of handheld dishes. In this delicious Mexican-inspired breakfast creation, a tortilla...
VITAL ROOT PLANT BASED RESTAURANT REVIEW
RESTAURANT REVIEWS VITAL ROOT – DENVER ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Vital Root SAMBAR BOWL I started my reviews at @vitalroot because they serve some of the healthiest plant-based foods in the city of Denver, CO. They don’t have nutrition facts available, but a lot of their ingredients...
COOKING WITH DIETITIAN CATHY – Autumn Harvest Bowl
We highly recommend taking a cooking class as a way to help support your plant-based nutrition journey! It can give you some great ideas of new recipes to make and you can make new friends along the way. With that being said......WE'RE VERY EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR...
The Whole Enchilada! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
The Whole Enchilada This month we celebrate our Hispanic friends during Hispanic Heritage Month. Thank you you @normasolarte for this important reminder!! About National Hispanic Heritage Month “Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from...
Vegan Pozole
Pozole is a traditional Mexican stew that is frequently served on holidays and other celebrations. The star ingredient, hominy, is basically dried corn that has been alkalized in a mineral lime bath, which transforms the corn kernels into fat, tender, bean-like...
A Cat’s Idea of a Vegan “Kill”
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Plant Based Nutrition For Life
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I have a special announcement. After years of supporting teachers, community partners and especially students, I am stepping down from my role working with schools. It was not a decision I took lightly as this was my dream job for many...
VEGAN BREAKFAST TOSTADAS
These Mexican-inspired vegan breakfast tostadas combine fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and crispy corn tortillas for a morning meal that’s hearty and healthy. Chickpea flour (also known as besan or gram flour) makes a cholesterol-free substitute for eggs that will...
GRILLED CORN WITH SRIRACHA AIOLI
Grilled Corn with Sriracha Aioli Perfect grilled corn with a savory, spicy sriracha aioli. The perfect summer side dish or snack. 10 ingredients, vegan, and gluten-free. Author Minimalist Baker PRINT 5 from 17 votes PREP TIME1 hour COOK...
Cha Cha Cha Chia Pudding – 3 Ways
Cha Cha Cha Chia Pudding – 3 Ways Pudding for Breakfast. Yes, please! And this kind is healthy too! Chia seeds were first introduced in the U.S. in the 1990’s and they took off as a super-food. No one really knows who thought of chia pudding as an...
Spicy, Zesty and Sweet Barbecue Sauce
Spicy, Zesty and Sweet Barbecue Sauce Who says you can’t be vegan and enjoy a good barbecue! If you haven’t noticed already, every region of the country enjoys their barbecue sauce recipe just a little different. Kansas City likes theirs sweet, thick and...
Scrumptious Watermelon Salad Recipe
Summer is watermelon season - yummy! And July is National Watermelon month. It’s a national celebration of the juicy fruit that is produced in 49 states and sold and consumed in all 50 states! One of my favorite salads to make for watermelon month is a sweet,...
Egg-Less Roll in a Bowl
Egg-Less Roll in a Bowl A healthy spin on a Chinese classic! Believe it or not, egg rolls even if they are not vegan often do not contain egg. It is called an egg roll because originally the veggies were covered in an omelet-style wrapping. This new version is...
Colorado Cantaloupe Mocktail
Mocktails are alcohol free drinks that were invented to mimic regular old cocktails with alcohol. Typical bar made mocktails contain some pretty unhealthy ingredients including simple syrup, refined sugar, sodas, high fructose corn syrup, concentrated juices,...
Mozza Socca Pizza
Pizza crust made with Chickpea Flour Socca is a flat bread that originated in either Nice, France or Genoa, Italy neighboring cities. Street sellers still serve it today, fresh out of a wood fired oven. We used it to make pizza crust. This crust is made from...
GOOD MOOD TRAIL MIX – 4 WAYS
Healthy snacks that make you feel “Oh so good!” May is Mental Health Awareness month. Your mood is part of your mental well-being and what you eat can have a significant impact on how you think and feel. Most of us know about foods that can affect our mood in a...
Egg-less Roll in a Bowl
A healthy spin on a Chinese classic! Believe it or not, egg rolls even if they are not vegan often do not contain egg. It is called an egg roll because originally the veggies were covered in an omelet-style wrapping. This new version is not only free of eggs,...
TRUE FRUIT COCKTAIL
Made with utterly fresh springtime fruits!! In honor of National Fruit Cocktail day on May 13th, we thought it would be fun to make an updated healthier version of this traditional fruit mixture. To make it “cocktail like”, we are serving it in a cocktail glass with a...
Hearty Tempeh Thai Salad
A light salad with a hearty twist! With summer right around the corner, we often start turning to lighter and simple recipes. Salads are tops on the menu. 5 Benefits of Eating Salad for Dinner: Helps you meet your daily fruit and vegetable intake.Lightens up...
Bibimbap
Superstar Chef Donna Marino @donnamarino shared this ultra-healthy, ultra-tasty, whole food recipe that she made for a cooking demo @luvinarmsanimalsanctuary last weekend. Deliciosa! Did you know? Bibimbap (pronounced "bee-BIM-bop") is a Korean rice dish...
Spring Is In The Air and Chocolate Is In the Air
Dairy-Free Chocolate Bunnies and Chicks. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, it’s always good to celebrate spring with our newborn furry friends. It is believed that the bunny became part of the spring tradition because it was associated with a symbol of new...