The sun is getting brighter, the air is breezy and sweet, and we're just moving away from soup season. But my mind is still reflecting on so-called immune-boosting foods from the last post! Although total diet quality likely matters more than loading up on a single "superfood," there are special foods worth exploring. Mushrooms are … Continue reading Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
Category: Healthy Belly
Black Rice with Edamame, Sweet Potato and Cashews
Have you checked out the whole grains section of your supermarket? No more will you only see brown or white rice, but quinoa, millet, farro, freekeh and even black rice. My Asian parents have mentioned black rice but never cooked with it because of the higher cost. This black-purplish rice is also called "forbidden rice" … Continue reading Black Rice with Edamame, Sweet Potato and Cashews
Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream”
You've heard of it by now, "nice cream" or "nana ice cream." It's a dairy-free cold treat made with frozen bananas! Quick and easy to whip up with automatic portion control because the recipe makes just one serving. Ingredients 1 frozen banana* 1/4 to 1/2 cup plain soy milk (just to thin out a bit) … Continue reading Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream”