Awake like an owl

A caffeinated green smoothie with kiwi, banana, kombucha and matcha, with a note on how much caffeine one tablespoon of matcha really carries.

Most POWERFUL Anti-inflammatories

The triple treat for inflammation!

by Juan Rendon | Feb 22, 2021 | Nutrition

A five-minute vegan chocolate mousse made from silken tofu, peanut butter, cacao and maple syrup: high in protein, fully plant-based and rich.

A homemade ketchup recipe with tomato paste, garlic, cayenne and clove that is sweet, spicy and easy to adjust, plus notes on fermenting it.

by Juan Rendon | Jan 25, 2021 | Nutrition

A creamy vegetarian potato soup with yogurt and zucchini, topped with tomato and avocado, with notes on protein in a vegetarian diet.

An almond pulp recipe that turns leftover pulp from homemade almond milk into chewy tropical little cakes with ginger, coconut and cranberries.

by Juan Rendon | Dec 21, 2020 | Nutrition

No-bake chocolate bars with almond meal, oats, chia, flaxseed and a cacao-coconut topping: dense, nutty snacks for road trips and afternoon slumps.

by Juan Rendon | Nov 30, 2020 | Nutrition

A filling banana oat smoothie with guava and goat yogurt: tropical, satisfying whole-food fuel, with an honest note on food and mood.

by Juan Rendon | Nov 19, 2020 | Nutrition

What essential nutrients are, why vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fats must come from food, and three common reasons people fall short.

by Juan Rendon | Oct 19, 2020 | Nutrition

Protein vs carbs: what major trials from 2009 to 2021 show about weight loss, longevity and muscle, and why food quality matters more than the ratio.