LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Have a Healthy Halloween!
Even if you’re on a special diet, such as vegan or gluten-free, there’s no need to miss out on all the Halloween fun.
Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition
Every yoga practitioner needs to find the right food to fuel their bodies and sustain their practice. Here, you’ll find nutrition tips, recipes, and more to make your mealtimes joyful and nourishing.
Every yoga practitioner needs to find the right food to fuel their bodies and sustain their practice. Here, you’ll find nutrition tips, recipes, and more to make your mealtimes joyful and nourishing.
Recipe: Vegan Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Garlic Kale Drizzle
Mashed cauliflower is naturally creamy -- no need to add any dairy! Ramp up its flavor with fresh lemon, an Ayurvedic cure-all, to clear toxic build-up in the digestive system.
Recipe: Kathryn Budig’s Coconut-Lemon-Rosemary Popcorn
#FindYourInspiration in this vegan recipe that takes a classic snack to the next level.
How Green Tomatoes Rebuild Your Muscles
New research shows green tomatoes promote muscle growth and might even be better for you than red tomatoes.
Chef Nira Kehar’s 3 Ayurveda-Inspired Principles of Mindful Eating
Chef Nira Kehar presented "Eating Stories: Montreal to New Delhi" at the James Beard House last Friday, serving up Ayurveda-inspired dishes.
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Rethinking Chocolate
How can you get your chocolate fix without overdoing it on calories and added sugar? LÄRABAR features chocolate in several of its wholesome snack bars:
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: A Non-GMO Label You Can Trust
You want to know what’s in the food you eat … especially when it comes to GMOs. That’s why LÄRABAR has enrolled its products, which have always been made without GMO ingredients, in the Non-GMO Project.
Recipe: Gingered Pickled Beets
Beets are low-calorie, easy to digest, and contain a boatload of protective nutrients that boost your immunity.
What Should I Do to Stay Healthy Throughout Cold and Flu Season?
What you eat matters when it comes to staying healthy.
4 Teachers on the The Yoga of Eating (Plus, Their Favorite Recipes)
As the yoga community expands, so do our values around food. With ahimsa in mind, four teachers share how they eat for body and soul.
Sadie Nardini’s Tuscan White Bean Soul-Soup
You can make this dish vegan by removing the meat and replacing chicken stock with vegetable stock.
Alexandria Crow’s Salmon al Forno Salad
"This dish has a warmth and richness to it—it’s comforting,” says Alexandria Crow. “Eating it was the first moment I felt that limiting my diet was going to be OK.”
Christina Sell’s Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
“When my husband and I started cooking our own Thanksgiving meals, we looked for tasty vegetable side dishes to offer our guests,” Christina Sell says. “This one quickly became a staple on our holiday table.”
Jonny Kest’s Banana Delight Recipe
This vegan, gluten-free dessert is luxuriously rich and comforting.
4 Energy-Boosting Mushrooms (And How to Cook Them)
Beat blood sugar highs and lows with these nutritious fungi. Plus, use these cooking tips to whip up a delicious dish.
The Yoga of Eating: Incorporating Food Into Your Practice
As the yoga community expands, so do our values around food. Here's how to eat like a yogi. (Hint: there's no 'one' way.)
Indian Rice Pudding
This ojas-enhancing rice pudding is a healthy holiday comfort food.
Uncovering Yoga’s Hidden Eating Disorder Epidemic
Get the story behind the story in this interview with the writer of our October 2014 feature.
21-Day Vegan Challenge: Recipe List
Explore the 30+ nutritious and delicious meals in our Vegan Challenge recipe box.
Ask the Expert: Foods for Achy Joints
Are there certain foods that can help post-class achy joints? An expert weighs in.
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Power Up With Pea Protein
LÄRABAR Alt is at the forefront of the pea protein trend, as Americans look for more ways to add more vegetable protein to their diets.
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: The Vegan Snack You Can Count On
Looking for the perfect vegan snack to pack in your yoga bag? LÄRABAR Original Fruit & Nut Bars, Jŏcalat, and ALT are made entirely from plant-based foods.
LÄRABARS for Every Fall Craving
LÄRABARS can satisfy your cravings for apple pie, pumpkin pie and more.
Q+A: I’m Interested in Adopting a Vegan Diet. Where Do I Begin?
Plant-based diets, like the vegan diet, can be great for your body, the planet, and local farmers.
Recipe: Vegan Cashew Pesto With Whole Grain Pasta
This is a fun spin on traditional Italian pesto using cashews.
Eating Disorders: How to Have the Hard Talk
If you suspect someone you suspect may be engaging in dangerous weight-control behaviors, it may be difficult to approach them with your concerns—but could also be life saving. Here’s how.
Happy National Kale Day! We Have 5 Reasons to Eat More of It
How will you celebrate the power plant's second annual holiday?
Recipe: Pomegranate Kale Super Shake
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LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: The Best LÄRABARS for a Midafternoon Energy Boost
You eat well, try to get enough sleep and exercise, and still find yourself “crashing." Luckily, LÄRABAR can give you that energy “boost” you need.
Can Going Vegan Be a Path to Enlightenment?
Some yogis believe diet is key to practice the Yoga Sutra's principle of Ahimsa, or non-harming.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Curried Carrot Raisin Salad
Try this healthy recipe for Curried Carrot Raisin Salad, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Veggie Chef’s Salad
Try this recipe for Veggie Chef’s Salad, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Whole-Wheat Pita With Hummus, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes
Try this healthy recipe for Whole Wheat Pita With Hummus, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Faux Grilled Cheese With Avocado
Try this healthy recipe for Faux Grilled Cheese with Avocado, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Tuscan Pasta with White Beans and Swiss Chard
Try this Tuscan Pasta with White Beans, Swiss Chard, and Pinenuts, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Chickpea Cauliflower Masala
Try this recipe for healthy Chickpea Cauliflower Masala, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Quinoa-Chia Porridge with Cherries and Pistachios
Try this healthy recipe for Quinoa-Chia Porridge with Cherries and Pistachios, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Vietnamese Vegetable Tofu Noodle Soup with Bok Choy
Try this healthy recipe for Vietnamese Vegetable Tofu Noodle Soup with Bok Choy, part of our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Lentil Risotto with Peas
Try this healthy recipe for Lentil Risotto with Peas, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Asparagus and Dill Tofu Quiche
Try this healthy recipe for Asparagus and Dill Tofu Quiche, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Chickpea Moroccan Vegetable Stew
Try this healthy recipe for Chickpea Moroccan Vegetable Stew, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Cinnamon Flax Whole-Grain Waffles
Try this healthy recipe for Cinnamon Flax Whole Grain Waffles, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas
Try this healthy recipe for Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Breakfast Rancheros
Try these healthy Breakfast Rancheros, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Corn Grits with Greens and Sesame Seeds
Try this healthy recipe for Corn Grits with Greens and Sesame Seeds, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Veggie Lasagna
Try this recipe for Veggie Lasagna, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Q&A: What Does ‘Whole Eating’ Mean? How Can It Enliven My Body, Mind, and Spirit?
"Whole eating" means eating whole, unprocessed foods that are picked or raised from their natural habitats. Here's how to build a meal with whole foods.
Recipe: Savory Quinoa Risotto
Iron-rich quinoa takes the place of processed white rice in this nutrient-dense risotto knockoff.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Vegetable Potato Hash
Try this healthy recipe for Breakfast Vegetable Potato Hash, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Breakfast “BLT”
Try this healthy recipe for a Breakfast “BLT,” featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Vegetable Sushi Rolls
Try this healthy recipe for Vegetable Sushi Rolls, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Chai Latte
Try this healthy recipe for Chai Latte, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Arugula Salad with Farro, Beets, and Walnuts
Try this healthy Arugula Salad with Farro, Beets, Walnuts, and Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Lärabar Recipe of the Week: Chunky Monkey Acai Bowl
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Lärabar Tip of the Week: Revamp Your Habits Into Healthy Ones
Believe it or not, even Lara Merriken, founder of the super-healthy Lärabar brand, used to be a junk-food junkie -- until she discovered how natural foods enlivened her mind, body and spirit.
Lärabar Tip of the Week: Gluten-Free Snacking on the Go
Looking to stay fueled on the go, and stick to your gluten-free diet? Lärabar products contain energy-boosting nuts like almonds and walnuts, and every bar is gluten-free.
Recipe: Energy-Boosting Sweet Potato Cakes
Sweet potatoes usually take time to bake, but grating them and cooking them in a skillet cuts the cooking time substantially.
Q&A: The Best Snacks to Eat Before Yoga Class (Gluten-Free Options Included!)
Before yoga class, snack on a healthy whole food, like a sweet potato, or try these gluten-free options.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Bean Cassoulet with Veggies & Butter Lettuce Salad
Try this healthy recipe for Bean Cassoulet with Root Vegetables & Butter Lettuce Salad with Cherries, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: “BLTA” (Baked Tofu, Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado)
Try this healthy recipe for a Breakfast “BLTA” (Baked Tofu, Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado), featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Herbed Broccoli Hazelnut Pizza & Romaine Salad
Try this healthy recipe for Herbed Broccoli Hazelnut Pizza, and a Romaine Lettuce Salad with Kidney Beans and Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: PB&J
Try this healthy recipe for vegan PB&J, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Chinese Vegetable Cashew Stir-Fry with Seitan
Try this healthy recipe for Chinese Vegetable Cashew Stir-Fry with Seitan, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Butternut Squash Barley Kale Salad
Try this healthy recipe for Butternut Squash Barley Kale Salad, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Buckwheat Pancakes
Try this healthy recipe for vegan Buckwheat Pancakes, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: French Vegetable Soup & Veggie Burger
Try this healthy recipe for French Vegetable Soup & Veggie-Burger, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Vegan Challenge Recipe: Thai Tempeh Noodle Bowl & Asian Slaw
Try this healthy recipe for Thai Tempeh Noodle Bowl & Asian Slaw, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.
Recipe: Kathryn Budig’s Avocado Baked Egg
The former L.A. lady shares her favorite way to get an avocado fix.
Recipe: Kathryn Budig’s Avocado Baked Egg
This healthy lunch or breakfast recipe is her favorite way to get an avocado fix.
How to Go Vegan the Healthy (and Tasty) Way
We tackle your top concerns about going meat- and dairy-free.
21-Day Vegan Challenge
A plant-based diet may be the secret to increased energy, better health, saving our planet, and becoming a more enlightened yogi. Here’s your roadmap for taking veganism for a test drive.
Savor the Harvest: 4 Methods to Preserve Your Food
From canning to dehydration, here's how to make your local produce last all winter.
How Going Vegan Reduces Your Carbon Footprint
Our by-the-numbers guide shows the benefits of a plant-based diet, even if you do it just one day a week.
Cashew Vegetable Stir-Fry with Dried Veggie Crisps
Savory miso paste with lemon creates a thick sauce that’s ideal both for drying veggies and dressing up a stir-fry.
Canned Honeyed Pears with Chocolate Drizzle
Sweet pears give contrast to earthy bay leaf and pungent allspice in this healthy, but sweet, pear recipe.
3 Whole Grains to Add to Your Diet
Believe the hype about whole grains: They supply the fiber and minerals that get stripped out of refined varieties. Here are nutritional powerhouses to substitute for white rice—and how to cook them.
Winter Greens Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing
After you enjoy this carrot ginger dressing over a bed of winter greens, drizzle the leftover dressing on your favorite cooked protein.
Chunky Minestrone with Rosemary
Fragrant rosemary adds pungent flavor to this chunky minestrone soup recipe, but if it wasn't included in your harvest, use lavender, sage, or thyme instead.
RECIPE: Whole-Grain Rice Pilaf
Substitute your traditional white rice for this tasty, nutritious dish.
RECIPE: Autumn-Inspired Spiced Cider
Try this immune-boosting elixir to stay calm and grounded as the weather changes.