I’ve been a fan of raw-food chef Ani Phyo since she burst on the scene in 2007. Her fourth book, Ani’s Raw Food Asia, was just released, and like all of her other books, it’s filled with fantastic recipes and eco-living tips. This particular book focuses on raw recipes inspired by the cuisines of Korea, [...]

As a vegetarian and part-time vegan, I have to be more conscious than the average omnivore about my protein intake. Don’t get me wrong; I think most people grossly overestimate their protein needs, while at the same time underestimating the amount of protein in leafy greens. Most of the time, I just try to eat [...]

Ani Phyo has a new raw food recipe book coming out at the end of the month. I can’t wait! Ani’s Raw Food Essentials will feature “simple, fresh recipes using what you’ve already got in your kitchen while also offering tips on dehyrating and more sophisticated techniques. Phyo offers everything from classic comfort foods like [...]

Ew. This just proves that we should always take time to read ingredient labels. We should know what we’re eating!

The juice in the photo is the Depth Charge, from Daily Juice in Austin, TX. I enjoy making my own juice. Sometimes (especially in summer, when the fruit is amazing) I make fruit juice, but more often than not I make green juices, with cucumbers, celery, kale, limes, grapes, apples, coconut water and more. I’ve been [...]

I like making this shake – it’s vegetarian (not vegan, because of the honey), full of protein and superfoods, and tastes a lot like a chocolate shake. The amounts of the ingredients vary depending on how you like your shake (super chocolatey, lots of protein, runny vs. thick), so you might have to experiment to [...]