June 10, 2015 – Rene MacVay, Food Blogger | Healthy Recipe Variations Eating healthy and incorporating movement into my day is a priority for me. This YogaLean recipe contains lean protein, a variety of colorful vegetables, and creamy coconut milk. Presenting the meal IN a vegetable is a great way to include more vegetables in ... [read more]

June 10, 2015 – Rene MacVay, Food Blogger | Healthy Recipe Variations I was looking for a quick and healthy meal to have post workout. I had about an hour to eat and get ready for an appointment so I worked with what I had. I looked in my refrigerator and found the following items ... [read more]

June 1, 2015 – Rene MacVay, Food Blogger | Healthy Recipe Variations Since I had to become gluten free I have reduced my pasta intake quite a bit. Pasta used to be a great go to for me, as it was a quick meal to fix and great leftovers to take to work the following day. A ... [read more]

Tolerant Red Lentil Pasta has a bit of a peppery flavor when eaten on its own. When I use it in a recipe I look to find flavors that enhance the pasta’s natural flavors. This dish uses sundried tomatoes for a sweet flavor, chickpeas for a meaty texture, onions and garlic as aromatics, and mushrooms for a chewy texture. ... [read more]

Not only do I love to eat light and healthy foods, but I also do not like to waste food. When I had an opportunity to try broccoli and cauliflower greens I was elated! This was an opportunity to experience two vegetables I love in an entirely new way. I have used the greens as a side dish ... [read more]

Recently, I sat down with Ayurvedic expert Kathryn Herbert to talk herbs, doshas, and real-life miracles. Herbert, who, was diagnosed with AS (Ankylosing Spondylitis), RS (Reiter Syndrome), FM (Fibromyalgia) and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), is a living example of the downright amazing health benefits of India’s ancient healing practice. She is excited to share her wisdom at YogaLean’s first ... [read more]

Rehydrated chickpeas are great for homemade hummus, but what do we do with those left over? I put some in a salad and decided to make a pasta to use up the last few. Adding beans to pasta creates complementing textures, making our meal that much more satisfying. Base Ingredients (recipe serves 2): 1 Cup Tolerant Black Bean Rotini ½ Cup ... [read more]

Author Kathryn Herbert; Ayu Ct P, RYT 250 with Dr Sachin Kotalganor; MD (India) Ayu Physician DPU, IAA Secretary SHILAJIT, or Silajatu as it translates from Sanskrit to mean “rock invincible”, is Mineral Pitch collected from the mountainous ores found in the Himalayan region and is known also as Moomie (Russian). The ancient science of ... [read more]

Grown Up Macaroni and Cheese   Many of us had macaroni and cheese in some form, homemade or prepared, when we were children. As adults, we look to recreate that comfort food with a bit of sophistication. There are many variations to this tried-and-true comfort food! The star of the show in this dish is ... [read more]