Healthy snack ideas work when they come from your own answers to what you want at 3 o’clock: flavor, texture, logistics, and what keeps you steady until dinner. A list written for nobody in particular never will. TL;DR A snack list fails because it was written...
My Friend, Anthony Chalas and I got together to make hummus. I know what you’re asking yourself: Why would I need to know how to make hummus when I can just go buy it? Here’s why: 1) to flavor it as you prefer (make it spicy, add roasted red peppers, more...
Join Total Health by Elizabeth and Dona Sonia & Chef Marco as they show how to shop for, clean and prepare cactus pads (leaves/paddles). A few things discussed in the video: How to shop for nopales – what to look for, what to avoid How to clean and store...
Ever since I discovered spaghetti squash, regular pasta has little to no appeal to me. For me, plain pasta noodles don’t really taste like anything, and really are just a vehicle to deliver the good stuff: pasta sauce, cheese, and meat. I created this video...
Finding sweet treats that satisfy a chocolate craving while keeping blood sugar and energy stable shouldn’t feel like a compromise. These black bean brownies are remarkably fudgy, rich, and naturally flourless. Replacing refined flour with black beans adds...
Ever since I’ve read the Omnivore’s Dilemma & saw the movie Food Inc., I’ve been more aware of the quality of my food, where it’s coming from & also the environmental impact of my diet. With all of that, I went online searching for...
