May 12, 2020

7 Satisfying Vegan Salads

May 12, 2020/ Amber Maron Nutrition/ amber maron

As spring forges ahead and the temperatures heat up here in Southern California, I find salads are the way to go for a quick and healthy meal. Eating more plants is the simplest and most effective way to improve your health. Those who eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables have lowered risk of chronic disease, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and even some types of cancer. Vegetables increase your fiber intake, vitamin and mineral intake, and increase the amount of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in your diet. You’ll increase your good gut bacteria, improve detoxification, and improve your energy levels, skin health, and immunity, among many other benefits.

The following salads are some of my favorite combinations of vegetables, plant based protein and healthy fats that will nourish you and leave you feeling satisfied.

September 11, 2017

How to Eat Healthy (And Still Keep Your Family Happy)

September 11, 2017/ amber maron

Tell me if you can relate: You’re serious about being healthy, you’ve gotten rid of the processed food and stocked the fridge full of fresh produce, and you’ve just made a super nutritious meal for your family to enjoy together. Unfortunately, no one else is impressed. Your kids don’t want to eat veggies, your husband doesn’t want to try anything new, or maybe whomever you’re sharing a meal with just has really different tastes than you.

June 28, 2017

Meal Prepping - Eat Better, Save Time and Save Money

June 28, 2017/ Amber Maron Nutrition/ amber maron

While it's true that cooking can take more time and effort than eating out, the benefits of being in control of what goes in your body are really, really worth it. If you’re in the habit of eating a meal out or ordering takeout more than twice a week, I encourage you to commit to cooking more. It doesn’t have to be complicated, and it doesn’t have to take that much time. When you make your own food, you will consume less salt, less sugar, less additives, preservatives and dyes, and gain more nutrients, satisfaction, and connection to your food. You’ll most likely even save money, find more time in your day, and stay on track with your intended diet. It’s a win- win!

January 24, 2017

Tacos - Not Just for Tuesdays Anymore

January 24, 2017/ amber maron

Pretty much everyone I know is on board with eating tacos on Tuesdays, or any day of the week really. Standard restaurant tacos can be full of poor quality meat, added salt and preservatives, and often lack any real nutrients your body is craving. I encourage you to get creative, skip the greasy taco stand, and make some of your own.

Tacos are super easy to make. Get some tortillas (corn or flour, depending on any food sensitivities) and choose your fillings. And leftovers make a great bowl for lunch the next day served over salad greens. Essentially, you can pick and choose a variety of ingredients from the following categories. Here are some examples:

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