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A vegan caesar salad with a surprising ingredient

With creamy dressing, crisp lettuce, and buttery croutons, it’s no wonder so many people love the classic Caesar salad. We’ve replaced romaine with nutrient-dense kale and added plant protein and fiber by replacing croutons with crispy, spiced chickpeas in our version. The best part is that thanks to kale’s tough texture you can let this salad marinate in the fridge and enjoy over the course of the week!

Beat the heat with this butter lettuce salad

Nothing is less inspiring than a plain, boring salad for lunch. Between the crispy lettuce, zesty sauce, and crunchy capers, this butter lettuce salad is anything but boring. It’s sophisticated enough for your next dinner party but simple enough to throw together for a quick, nutritious lunch.

Roasted cauliflower salad for your summer menu

Cauliflower is one of the most versatile vegetables out there: it can be eaten raw, roasted, sautéed, baked, mashed, or even turned into “rice” or gluten-free pizza crust. Cauliflower can be anything, including an amazing lunch or dinner option, like this roasted cauliflower salad.

What are minerals all about?

Your body uses minerals for all sorts of functions, such as keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly. They are also responsible for making enzymes and hormones essential for your health. The body needs minerals for normal cell function, growth, and development and can’t naturally produce minerals independently. But what are minerals?

A chill summer soup for hot days

Soup doesn’t have to be only for cold months. Our take on pea soup includes refreshing mint and subtly sweet peas all blended into a detoxifying puree to keep you feeling light during warmer months. Plus, thanks to the help of your blender, you can whip up this summer soup in less than twenty minutes for a quick weekday meal that will provide loads of nutrients. You can eat this soup hot or chilled!

This vanilla smoothie has a secret ingredient

Vanilla smoothies are a classic for a reason. Cold, creamy, and that sweet and exotic flavor is a real treat. We took our favorite vanilla milkshake and added a few new interesting twists (and not just the color).

How to build the perfect salad in 7 simple steps

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to enjoy big leafy green salads for lunch or dinner. The raw veggies are cooling and hydrating on hot days, especially when you’ve been in the sun or working out a lot. Salads can help cleanse, alkalize and reduce inflammation in the body. Creating the perfect salad is all about the variety and balance of ingredients that you choose.

What are the best foods for skin health?

Creams, serums, and lotions can do great things for keeping your skin youthful, healthy, and glowing, but nothing is more powerful for your skin than eating the right foods. Even the most high-end skincare miracle can’t undo the nutritional deficit incurred by poor dietary choices. Periodic and ongoing cleansing, combined with probiotics and skin-promoting foods, will transform your complexion for the better.

Grilled vegetable white bean salad with dill

This white bean salad features gorgeous root vegetables that make it perfect for the transition to fall. We love a hearty salad, and the sweetness of carrots balances well with the heartiness of the white beans. Add some fresh dill and it’s a winning combination!

Asparagus and garlic quinoa bowl

We love a quinoa bowl as a heartier version of lunchtime salads. You can squeeze in just as many nutrient-dense vegetables, but the grain base helps make the meal more satisfying. You can rotate the ingredients as seasons change, simply using this recipe as a guideline that will work year-round.