Gloria Steinem is possibly the single most beloved feminist figure in American history. And with that distinction came no shortage of commentary on her looks, which were as admired as they were patronizingly weaponized against her. In a Washington Post article from 1984 (<— scary!), I recently unearthed a reference to a yummy-sounding wheat berry […]
Mood Recipes
Vegan Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Energy Booster)
This vegan double chocolate zucchini bread recipe is one our favorite nutritionist-designed desserts of all time! This super moist quick bread is luxuriously decadent and fluffy as a cloud. Chocolate, flax seed, and green veggies combine to make a surprisingly rich crumb that is the ultimate powerhouse treat, as these ingredients can also help ease […]
Easy Wagyu Meatballs with Sweet & Tangy Dipping Sauce (High in Iron)
This easy wagyu beef meatball recipe is one of my favorite meatball recipes of all time! I’m always tinkering to create tasty, healthy, high-iron recipes, and this is one of the best. I try not to eat beef too often (mostly for environmental reasons) but when I do, I make sure it’s super high quality […]
Fresh Papaya Seed Salad Dressing Recipe (For Gut Health)
Yes, you can make your own fresh papaya seed salad dressing. Why didn’t we think of this sooner?!? This homemade papaya seed salad dressing recipe takes 5 minutes to make– and all you need is the seeds of a fresh papaya (which most people throw out, anyway) as well as a few household pantry items. […]
Easy Focaccia Garden Bread Recipe (To Lift Your Spirits)
This easy-to-make focaccia garden bread adds a cheerful dose of play to the traditional, olive-oil rich focaccia bread you may have known in the past. Making a focaccia garden is easy– just use a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs to create a landscape design on a flat sheet of rising dough, then bake for […]
Persian Pesto Frittata (Vitamin K Powerhouse)
This easy green Persian pesto frittata is a delicious twist off of a classic Persian frittata recipe. More importantly, it’s a great way to pack a ton of greens into a single, one-pan meal. Made in a cast iron skillet, frittatas are great for picky eaters, or if you’re looking for creative ways to eat […]
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies (Focus-Enhancing)
These gluten-free cinnamon peanut butter cookies were adapted from Ovenly’s salted peanut butter cookie recipe– a New York City classic which we’ve modified to incorporate focus-enhancing adaptogens and some cinnamon and maple to round out the flavor. Gluten-free peanut butter cookies are all the rage in boutique bakeries across America at the moment. The lack […]
Butternut Squash, Shallot & Steak Tacos (For Low Iron Folks)
In my opinion, there are only three ingredients that you need to make a really good taco: super flavorful meat, citrus, and avocado. This easy steak taco recipe highlights these flavors along with sweet butternut squash and buttery shallots– and notably grass-fed steak from Arrowhead Beef. (Their beef is pasture-raised, grass-fed, and grass-finished, and ships […]
Michelle Obama’s Shrimp Linguine Recipe is Lovely
Michelle Obama’s epic shrimp linguine recipe was something I saw whispered about in various presidential profiles detailing what Barack Obama liked to eat at home. Eventually, I found the recipe on Genius Kitchen and decided to make it fresh with a few modifications, below. (Minor adjustments made to up the nutrient profile while making the […]
DIY Lemon Balm “Gummy Vitamins” (For Better Sleep)
Gummy vitamins have taken off as an overwhelming trend among adults in recent years. The enthusiasm is shared and seemingly ubiquitous, addled in part by endorsements from major pop culture figures, tech companies, and athletes. Reese Witherspoon, for instance, recently shared a meme on Instagram that said: “Those Who Say You Can’t Mix Business With […]