My children have always loved this pasta salad, and it's still one of my favorite ways to serve homemade kale pesto. Roasted carrots add just the right touch of sweetness, while chickpeas make it hearty enough for lunch or dinner. Raw kale is rich in glucosinolates, compounds that help activate the body's detoxification pathways, while fresh basil provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory polyphenols, including eugenol and rosmarinic acid. It's perfect for meal prep, easy lunches, and sharing at summer picnics and potlucks.

Serve this incredibly easy slushie recipe on a hot summer afternoon! It only contains whole food ingredients and can be made in minutes using a high-powered blender! Make sure you buy SEEDLESS watermelon when making this recipe. Try other types of melons such as honeydew, or other fruits such as peach, strawberry, apricot, or pitted fresh cherries! 

This is one of our favorite salads to have on hand for meals on-the-go! Take out a portion and place it into a small glass container with fresh salad greens for a healthy lunch. Serve the salad with sliced avocado and lime wedges. If you don't have smoked salmon, use leftover cooked salmon or chicken.

This simple spring-inspired soup is both nourishing and easy to make, perfect for a light lunch or a balanced dinner. My children love this soup in all its variations—sometimes, I swap part of the asparagus for cauliflower or broccoli for a different twist. I typically use homemade chicken stock as the base, though if I’m running low, I’ll combine stock with water.

These baked donuts are light and not too sweet; the glaze helps them feel more like a treat. I've made them two ways. The first time using ⅓ cup melted coconut oil and ⅓ cup pure maple syrup. The second time I was running very low on coconut oil and was out of maple syrup so I tried ½ cup organic palm shortening and ¼ cup honey. My oldest daughter said that she liked the second batch better. She gave some to her friends who said that they tasted like real donuts! Since I don't remember what a "real" donut tastes like, this was good news! You can decide which version to try!

Make this special treat for Valentine's Day! Your children will have fun creating their own healthy candies. You can vary this recipe by omitting the vanilla and adding 1 teaspoon peppermint extract for peppermint candies. You can also try adding either 1 teaspoon of organic lemon or orange flavoring in place of, or in addition to, the vanilla powder. You can also make a filling for the chocolates (see my almond-cacao version below). These white chocolates do best stored in the freezer or refrigerator, otherwise they begin to get soft at room temp.

When cold and flu season arrives, I turn to this super immune-boosting chicken soup. It’s nourishing, comforting, and filled with ingredients that actively support your body’s defenses. Garlic, onions, and ginger provide phytochemicals with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Astragalus root, a time-honored immune tonic and gentle adaptogen, helps build resilience, while shiitake mushrooms supply beta-glucans that naturally modulate immune function. The rich chicken broth offers easily absorbed minerals and amino acids to restore and replenish.

The brand new, completely revised edition of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook is available for preorder now! I'm so excited to share beautiful photos from the new book and answer the many questions we've been receiving about it. If you've been following me on Facebook and Instagram you've likely seen updates about the new book. Our publisher, Grand Central Life & Style, did a beautiful job with the layout and design. This book is the guidebook for learning how to stock and prepare whole foods…and how to be the healthiest YOU!

These homemade brown rice flour tortillas are soft, flexible, and incredibly simple to make—just a few ingredients and no corn, eggs, nuts, or gums required. They're perfect for those following a gluten-free, egg-free, or nut-free diet, and are especially supportive for anyone on an Elimination Diet or Anti-Inflammatory Diet.

To make this probiotic-rich, decadent dairy-free dessert you first need to have a batch of Soured Coconut Cream made. You will also need a 9-inch springform pan. If you don’t have one you can try making it in a 10-inch deep dish pie plate.

This is a great replacement for dairy sour cream—it’s so simple to make! Use it to top bean soups, enchiladas, or tacos—basically anywhere sour cream is called for. Be sure to use the full fat coconut milk, not the light variety. For the probiotic powder, we use Klaire Labs Therbiotic Complete powder.

This refreshing green juice is one of my favorites—and a longtime staple in our home. It's mild, hydrating, and full of nutrient-rich vegetables that gently support detoxification. Even my children love it, especially when served in a tall glass with a fun stainless steel or glass straw. I typically make a double batch to share with the whole family. For best results, I use a Hurom Slow Juicer, which extracts every drop of juice while preserving the delicate nutrients and enzymes in the produce.

The combination of orange zest and juice, cinnamon, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries makes this dish quite festive! My children eat this salad by the bowlful—they especially enjoy the toasted pecans and kale. For the best flavor and texture, choose the freshest, most tender kale you can find. I usually use green curly kale for salads, though other varieties work well too. It’s a simple, nourishing addition to a holiday meal that everyone will enjoy.

This recipe makes a large batch so be prepared for a big, delicious salad! It’s perfect for potlucks, parties, or if you would like to have a pre-made salad waiting for you in the fridge during the week. If you can't find Thai chili peppers at your local food co-op or health food store, then check your local Asian Market. You can also substitute the pepper in the dressing with a few pinches of crushed red chili flakes, or just omit the spice altogether.

Serve this nutrient-dense baked chicken and black bean dinner on a busy weeknight with sliced avocado and a simple baby arugula salad with a lime vinaigrette. If grains are allowed on your diet, then add a side of cooked brown rice. This recipe can also be prepared ahead of time and then baked when ready to serve.

These quick and easy burger bowls can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! You'll be amazed by how much energy you have throughout the day when you start it with protein, vegetables, fiber, fat, and a small amount of complex carbohydrates!

This recipe uses an alternative baking flour called Tigernut Flour—it’s grain-free and nut-free, making it the perfect flour to use in gluten-free treats. Tigernut flour is made from small tubers that are high in resistant starch—a type of prebiotic fiber that feeds the beneficial bacteria in our guts. You can order Tigernut flour here on Amazon or through the Tigernut USA website.