Red Cabbage Salad with Vegetables and Basil
It is much easier to eat a Gluten Free and maintain a YogaLean lifestyle if you plan ahead. Salads can be a great meal or side dish but can be a detriment as well if you do not make good choices. They need not be laden with heavy dressings to be appreciated. Opt for seasonal […]
Spinach Salad with Figs, Walnuts, and Brie
A salad can be an accompaniment to a meal or can be a meal itself. The portion size determines everything – salads are a great way to incorporate seasonal fruits and vegetables into your meal. If you are making your salad and entrée, make good choices to ensure you have a balanced meal and include […]
Protein Packed Belgian Waffles and Seasonal Fruit
Some days we have more time for breakfast than others. On those rare occasions when I can sleep in and have a leisurely breakfast before starting my day, I enjoy making Belgian Waffles. This is a treat as each waffle takes a few minutes to cook, each flavor is a delight and wants to be […]
Amaranth Fruit and Nut Cereal
Amaranth is a complete protein. It is a YogaLean way to start your day. You can customize the flavor profile so that you can make this dish day after day and it does not have to be the same. The nutritious grain comes from a fast growing plant related to beets, chard, spinach, and quinoa. […]
Gluten Free Breakfast Crepes
Once I find something I like, I have a tendency to eat the same thing day after day. Therefore, I make a concerted effort to discover new recipes and modify them to diversify my meals! The Gluten Free Breakfast Crepe is a modification of a recipe I found on the website for Pamela’s Baking and […]
Teff Morning Hot Cereal
A high protein and high fiber breakfast is a great way to start the day as the meal fuels you for early morning exercise or diminished cravings to snack before lunch. Oatmeal has been a staple in my diet for a long time. Once I needed to eat a Gluten Free diet I started […]
Gluten Free Mini Quiche
August 6, 2015 | Rene MacVay, Healthy Recipe Variations I love starting my day with a nutritious breakfast. Some days, I have more time than others to sit down and have a meal. Varying what I eat is important so that I get a variety of nutrients through my diet. If you are like me, you […]
Tofu Simple Sandwich
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 […]
Salsa Style Blackbean Pasta
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 […]
Grown Up Macaroni and Cheese
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 […]