Hydrating Green Smoothie Ingredients: 2 Cups Kale, packed down with stems removed 1 Apple, cored 1/2 Cup Parsley 2 Stalks of Celery 1 Lemon, peeled 1/2 Avocado 6 Cups Water Directions: Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve and Enjoy! Yum!
Read MoreFood Is Hydrating Too!
Studies have found that the human body is made up of over 60% water, and the brain is made up of over 75% water. Therefore, our organs and blood system heavily depend on our water intake to operate properly. This leads us to believe that unless we’re consuming the minimal daily requirement of 8 glasses […]
Read MoreSourcing Your Plant Based Protein
One of the first questions you’ll hear after admitting to supporting a vegetarian diet is “where does your protein come from?” While it is a concerning topic, it can certainly be asked to individuals who eat meat. In fact, most people who adopt a plant-based diet do so because of the amount of saturated fat […]
Read MoreFood Education in Corporate Wellness
As the Founder and CEO of The Food Evolution, nutrition and cooking center, and as a health advocate looking to enter the field of Corporate Wellness, I’ve found some great articles and bloggers who have been entrenched in corporate wellness thus far. I have also found that our program “The Healthy Cooking Challenge” can serve […]
Read MorePortobellos layered with a Collard Green Sauté
Portobellos layered with a Collard Green Sauté Ingredients: 4 Large Portobello Mushroom Caps, gills scraped 12 cups (2 bunches) Collards, de-stemmed and sliced into thin strips 1 Red Bell Pepper, deseeded and sliced into thin strips 5 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil 1 Tablespoon Garlic, pressed 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced and pressed (Make it 2 [&...
Read MoreNow Offering: DoTerra Essential Oils
Essential Oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Essential Oils are natural, aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers and other parts of plants. I am pleased to announce that I will be offering doTerra Essential Oils to The Food Evolution community, and introdu...
Read MoreThe Food Evolution Launches Corporate Wellness Division
The Food Evolution Launches Corporate Wellness Division March 31st, 2014 Bardonia, NY – Nutrition and cooking center, The Food Evolution is expanding its proven system of transitioning people to a health-supportive diet to offer corporate wellness programs. The Food Evolution programs are designed to promote wellness and prevent disease. Diane ...
Read MoreConsider Your Local CSA for Produce
We at The Food Evolution are wholehearted believers in the benefits of whole, real, fresh foods. As you see in our various classes, we offer these foods due to their high nutrient power and nutritional value. Additionally, we believe in connecting communities and shopping local – getting personal about your food. If you’ve ever thought [&hellip...
Read MoreBreaking Down Salad Dressings
It is traditionally assumed that too much dressing on a salad is not a good thing; however we at The Food Evolution are here to perhaps show you otherwise. Depending on the ingredients in your colorful addition to a plate of dark leafy greens, the decision is in your hands! As with our recipe of […]
Read MoreGarlic Kale Chips with a Lemon Tahini Drizzle
Ingredients: Chips: 1 Bunch of Kale Leaves, washed dried 1 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, enough to coat leaves generously 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt to taste Dressing: 1/4 Cup Tahini 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 3 Tablespoon Water 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 1 Teaspoon Maple Syrup 1/4 teaspoon Garlic, pressed 1/8 teaspoon [&hellip...
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