Category Archives: Healthy Kids

Quinoa with Roasted Root Vegetables and Herbs

Quinoa is one of my go-to sources of protein and a great way to satisfy your cravings for heavier carbs like bread or pasta. Here’s a side dish that seems perfect for the early, chilly days of spring.  It’s gluten free and vegan. This weeks recipe is courtesy of Nutritional Style tribe member, Christine Blubaugh,…

Alien Juice (green smoothie)

My sister’s husband is set in his ways.  He’s in good health, and he maintains his ideal weight, but he eats like a big kid. He makes faces at veggies, and the idea of drinking anything green makes him walk away shaking his head. On a recent visit there, my veggie-eating son found his behavior…

Vegetarian Chili

One of my clients assembles this dish in her slow cooker so that dinner is ready to go when she gets home that evening. The portobello mushrooms add a meaty texture and the rice makes it a hearty meal. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 4 carrots diced 4 stalks celery diced…

Client Recipe//Nutritional Style Approved FLOURLESS PANCAKES

When Jennifer Elsner, a creative soul in many arenas, shared with me her latest creation from the kitchen, I knew we were on to something. A new feature of my website is born: Client Recipe // Nutritional Style Approved. As we finish off January with my first client recipe, I want to invite you to…

Welcome, guests, to my risotto…

I have a long standing tradition of welcoming guests with risotto. It began when I lived in New York City, and I discovered the magic technique of stirring a pan of creamy rice over an open flame, and inviting guests to join in to help with the stirring.  Friends from uptown and down in Manhattan…

Chocolate-Avo Smoothie

I whipped up this smoothie for ABC TV yesterday, and show host Melanie Hastings loved it. This is similar to my Goddess Shake, a favorite of my readers and clients, but without banana.  I used an avocado instead for it’s creamy texture and added healthy nutrient boost. Ingredients 1/2 avocado 2 cups almond milk 1…

Healthy Egg Nog

I LOVE egg nog, but I’m afraid the high fat diary version doesn’t love me back. It makes me sick to my tummy.  It also makes me feel bloated. I had to design my own healthy version, using my beloved almond milk and my favorite sweet spices. It’s awesome, and kids love it too.. so…

Roasted Squash

This recipe is the perfect way to try all the gorgeous varieties of squash at the market right now. I like using a variety, and with most tender squash, you can eat the skin. This recipe works with any sweet squash. Ingredients Assorted squash Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cinnamon Sea Salt Slice the squash in…

Easy Snack Bars

These snack bars are raw, vegan, and super healthy. They’re also the easiest bars to make. Whip up a batch of Easy Snack Bars this week and watch them disappear!. Ingredients 2 cups raw cashews 2 cups pitted medjool dates Optional additions: –2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp lemon zest –2 tbsp raw cacao…

Healthy Lime Sherbet

This sherbet is inspired by my friend Theresa, a local raw foodie and super healthy ageless beauty. She whipped this up the other day, and I couldn’t wait to get to my Vitamix to put my own spin on it. Here’s my variation, and Theresa’s original creation to inspire you. It’s incredibly delicious, refreshing, good…