Author: Lily

Need new inspiration for exciting ways to make quinoa? We’ve got you covered with quinoa salads, bowls, soups, and sides! These delicious quinoa recipes will add some excitement to your whole grain routine! Photo Credit: Ali Redmond Quinoa is a culinary star! While it isn’t native to the Mediterranean—it was originally cultivated in South America—this gluten-free, high-protein, and high-fiber superfood seed fits in perfectly among the other whole grains that are a key part of the Mediterranean Diet. It makes an excellent stand-in for bulgur wheat or couscous for those on a gluten-free diet in recipes like sweet potato salad…

Braised Tofu and Vegetables Spice-Rubbed Braised Tofu with Vegetables in a Savory Umami Sauce. A unique delicious holiday entree that all cooks in one pan! (gluten-free and nut-free with soy-free options) I wanted to make a vegan braised meat-style dish for the holidays, so I came up with this one-skillet meal that’s rich, hearty, and incredibly flavorful. It features an amazing, aromatic spice rub that smells so meaty you’ll be surprised it’s entirely plant-based. The spice rub coats tofu that’s been frozen, thawed, and pressed, giving it a dense, chewy texture perfect for braising. The base for the braise starts…

Published: Jun 12, 2025 Updated: Jun 6, 2025 by Nadine @ Loving It Vegan This post may contain affiliate links This vibrant vegan kale pesto is garlicky, cheesy, and packed with fresh flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for pasta, toast, and more! This vegan kale pesto is incredibly delicious and so easy to make with simple ingredients. We love how effortlessly it comes together in a food processor and it’s ready in just 10 minutes! Kale can be bold and slightly bitter, but in this recipe, we balance it with a touch of sweetness. To bring out…

Lemon white bean soup is a creamy, vibrant one pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s hearty, filling, and uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients. (gluten-free with soy-free and nut-free options) It’s soup season, and I am loving all the creamy, hearty, and budget-friendly soups — and this lemony white bean soup fits exactly into that category. It’s packed with tons of veggies, beans, and protein.  The best part about this lemon white bean soup is that it’s flexible to your flavor profile. You can easily adjust the flavors and ingredients based on what you have on hand. It’s vibrant, lemony,…

World Heart Day World Heart Day Heart disease is the biggest factor behind deaths caused by medical conditions in India. As with every disease, prevention is key and experts worldwide say that healthy eating habits can keep your ticker happy for years to come. We list down the top heart healthy snacks that you should turn to every time you’re in the mood for a light bite. NUTS Apart from protein, nuts contain a mix of unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E and plant sterols. Nuts keep your heart healthy by lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or bad) cholesterol…

Diet Tips For A Healthy Heart Diet Tips For A Healthy Heart With Cardiovascular diseases on the rise, India is said to become the ‘heart disease capital of the world’ in the coming years. As most of us lead sedentary lifestyles—one of the biggest factors behind heart ailments—knowing what can be done to ward off the threat of cardiovascular diseases, and protecting from debilitating conditions like heart attacks and strokes is absolutely essential. When it comes to keeping your heart in good shape, it’s always a good idea to start by focusing on your food habits. Along with physical exercise…

Why It’s Hard and How to Do It Safely You have done everything right: counted calories, exercised regularly, and waited as the weight simply melted off. But now you are stuck! Losing the last 10 pounds is nearly impossible, even when you are doing all of the “right” things. That is because your body adjusts during weight loss, requiring further fat loss to become increasingly more difficult. How to lose the last 10 pounds is all about certain specific things: refining your nutrition, physical training, and habits for smarter, not longer, progress. Whether your goal is to shed 10 pounds…