Kitchari, a traditional ayurvedic recipe, is a nourishing porridge made from mung beans, rice, vegetables, and healing spices. This gut-supportive kitchari recipe is loaded with flavor, a great source of fiber, and one of my all-time favorite savory
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Healthy Flour Guide for Delicious Baked Goods!
Are you looking for a healthy alternative to white flour? This healthy flour guide will help you find the right healthy flours to add to your pantry and how to best use them. In my opinion, one of the best parts about cooking from
10 Amazing Chocolate Dessert Recipes that are Gluten Free and Refined Sugar Free
Decedent, sweet, rich, and...healthy?! That's right, chocolate recipes can be all those things! Read on for TEN of my favorite delicious and yes, nutritious recipes that are made with chocolate and are chock-full (or should I say choco-full?) of
Five Functional Strategies to Build a Resilient Immune System this Winter
In this post, you will learn the top five functional nutrition and lifestyle strategies you can use to support your immune system during the cold and flu season. This post is written in partnership with Bio-Kult, thank you for supporting the
The 6 Best Online Sources for Organic, Grass-Fed, Sustainable Meat and Seafood Delivery in 2020 – A Nutritionists Perspective
If you care about the quality of the animal protein you consume then this is the post for you! From organic to sustainable to wild-caught to grass-fed, here are my top sources for online organic meat and seafood delivery. Not all animal
20+ Healthy Memorial Day Recipes
Ready to kick off the summer season in style? Memorial Day is the official start of summer, synonymous with hot dogs, hamburgers, and your typical summer BBQ fare. Is there room for some healthy deliciousness in all of this? You betcha! Read on for
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Non-Toxic Bedroom for a Healthy Night’s Sleep
Smart ways to create a healthy non-toxic bedroom, reduce exposure to pollutants, and improve the quality of your sleep! This post is part of the “Healthy Home” series on Abra’s Kitchen and is brought to you in partnership with Avocado Green
Whole30 Meal Plan
A wholesome, delicious, Whole30 meal plan! Perfect for your next Whole30 adventure! Healthy supportive recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Curated by a nutritionist. Happy New Year! Welcome to "Meal Plan Wednesday", a
The Best Tips for Healthy Grilling
Do you love grilling? Then you will LOVE these simple tips and tricks to make your summer grilling sessions healthier for you and your family! This article was previously published in June of 2013, it has been updated and
High Protein Vegetarian Meal Plan
A super healthy, high-protein, gluten-free vegetarian meal plan. This meal plan is full of delicious, easy recipes, that are health supportive and free from animal protein. Happy meal plan Wednesday friends! This month I created a fully
Anti-Inflammatory, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean Meal Plan
A gluten-free, anti-inflammatory, super healthy and delicious Mediterranean meal plan. This meal plan is full of functional foods that reduce inflammation and support overall health. It's meal plan Wednesday! A new feature here on Abra's
Butcher Box (Honest) Review, a Nutritionists Perspective (+ Video)
Butcher Box is a meat delivery service, have you heard of it? In this Butcher Box review, I am sharing my perspective as a nutritionist and answering the questions; Is grass-fed meat really better for you? What are the benefits of sourcing meat from
2018 Holiday Gift Guide – Meaningful Gifts for Everyone on Your List!
It's the holiday season, so whoop-de-do and hickory dock! And don't forget to hang up your sock 'Cause just exactly at twelve o'clock, he'll be coming down the chimney doooowwwwwwnnnnn. My tree is all twinkly, my holiday baking is done (as in my
12 Healthy Recipes to Make this Spring for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Dessert!
Super healthy recipes to make this spring featuring healthy seasonal produce and spring flavors. 12 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. I am wholeheartedly in love with spring. Huge bushels of ramps, asparagus, rhubarb, and
Can I Drink Wine on a Healthy Diet?
Drinking wine in moderation has been recommended in many dietary philosophies including the Mediterranean diet, but not all wine is created equal. Read on to learn about my investigation into the natural organic wine world and why I will never again