Scientists say that the state of our gut is vital to good health and influences our ability to lose weight. Each of us have a "microbiome" in our belly - our own set of bacteria. Staying mindful of the impact of what we eat on our gut and following a...
The biggest factor that contributes to maintaining a trim weight and overall health is nutrition. In this article I give you four tools for improving your diet and health. And no coincidence, these same tips will contribute to reducing your triglyceride levels. Along with reducing your triglycerides, it's a great...
Tasty lettuce cups filled with a mixture of veggies and optional ground chicken. refreshing on a hot summer day, healthy coconut aminos sub for high salt soy sauce.
This Easy Raw Pesto is so delicious. Besides my Grilled Chicken Pasta, try this on gluten-free bread as a spread or use it as a marinade for your favorite protein or vegetables.
Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta starts by grilling chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side,combine with cooked pasta and my easy pesto.
You know it’s time for a new you, same but better! Perhaps you haven’t been eating healthy but you are ready to make a positive change.
Keep it up! After you cleanse, it is important to maintain healthy habits - have 16 oz. of Chef V's Organic Green Drink first thing in the morning, then followup with a healthy smoothie.
This ginger apple berry smoothie not only tastes great but is loaded with antioxidants to fight free radicals and reduce inflammation.
Ambrosia salad is to die for Yum but also you might die from the ingredients! Yikes! Sugar on sugar on sugar! Oh wait, a little cream too! So, I’ve decided to remix this Easter classic and make a yummy, healthy and vegan ambrosia salad.
Check out my cute little sweet potato bunnies! They are so cute and can be seasoned sweet or savory! Recipe from Chef V for Easter celebration
Happy Easter! What’s more traditional than decorating Easter Eggs? But what is in all of those nasty dyes that we’ve been using on our food all of these years? Healthy Easter egg dye is easy to make. You can save money buying artificial dyes and get creative this year with...
Thinking of something fun to do with the kids this year for St. Patrick’s Day? I’m sure your kids love having fun green foods that aren’t normally green like green eggs or pancakes.
Shamrock Smoothies are popular around St. Patrick’s Day. However, they are typically not very healthy. Here is my favorite version of a Shamrock Smoothie. It’s light, healthy, creamy and it tastes so good! It’s also a low sugar smoothie. Stay skinny and look your best in green with this delicious...
Green veggies are central to this recipe, full of vitamins. Cannellini beans add fiber and richness. A lovely soup for celebrating the end of winter, the bounty of summer crops, or anytime you crave something super fresh and seasonal.
Chef V’s tip: This is my gluten-free, dairy-free version of mac and cheese. It uses butternut squash and cashews to create a creamy, slightly sweet sauce for gluten-free brown rice pasta.
Plant-based burgers are having a moment. It seems that every time I hit the supermarket, there’s a new veggie burger brand. But is this a good thing? Before I answer that question, I reviewed the ingredients list in 7 of the most popular brands of plant-based burgers. Here’s what I...
