Who says you can’t enjoy pumpkin after Autumn? I love pumpkin and I say when you love something, and it’s good for you, you enjoy it whenever you please by golly! PUMPKIN COCONUT CURRY Recipe by Jentry Lee Hull adapted from BBC Good Food Yields 4-6 Servings CURRY...
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Calcium smart + DIY!
Today I was asked, after stating that I've been vegan for nearly 20 years, how I get my calcium. I have been vegan for so long that I really don't think about that! Most people assume that the best source of calcium is dairy. Its simply not true, but its been sold to...
Pesto Caesar Pizza
I think we can all agree that pizza is delicious - a sure to please, satisfying meal for everyone. But, pizza can be healthful, too. It's all about how you prepare it and the type of ingredients you use. In this Pesto Caesar Pizza, we added a ton of greens, some...
Sweetheart Smoothie Bowl
How do you show your love for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day? With a smoothie of course! Smoothies are for lovers, because when you love someone, you want him (or her) to be nourished down to every cell. Berries, hemp, chia, turmeric, greens, almonds, and...
Cauliflower Steaks
It's Friday and it's time to treat yourself and your loved ones to a fancy steak dinner. Cauliflower Steaks, of course! Free of cholesterol, saturated fat, and the health risks associated with red meat consumption, these beautiful and delightfully flavorful...
Sweet Potato Lasagna Mash
Love a good, saucy, cheesy lasagna, but steering clear of dairy or pasta? I gotcha covered. Today's Sweet Potato Lasagna Mash is a fun twist on an old classic. Sweet potatoes serve as the "noodles", Field Roast Sausage serves as the (plant-based) meat, and Kite Hill...
Why NOT Milk?
This is, yet again, some awesome insight from Coach Jentry on Dairy! A client asked me how to whittle her waist... I asked what she had for breakfast and she said a glass of milk. I let her know that cow milk is meant to pack pounds onto a baby calf, but I knew Coach...
Blackberry Mango Smoothie Bowl
A pretty powerful thing happens when you start your day with an early morning workout and refuel your body with the best of the best...I'm talking plants, people. Plants do wonders for the body. And, by plants, I am referring to whole plant foods in their most...
Vegging out on protein!
Many of you have committed to going Veg in some way for 2016. Yesterday I received an email with veg protein concerns from one of our clients. I gave her my quick take and told her I'd pass it on to Coach Jentry for more insight. Today I was copied on this...
A Very Veggie Thanksgiving
For all you veggie-loving folks out there, we are sharing with you our favorite very veggie Thanksgiving dishes just in time for some last-minute shopping. The main dish. Spare a sweet turkey and try Field Roast Celebration Roast with Traditional Bread Stuffing and...
Best Darn Fluffy Biscuits
It's Saturday and we're brining you something extra special today...the best darn fluffy biscuits! We normally start our day with a berry and greens smoothie, but today felt like a biscuit day. I think it's been close to a decade since I've had a biscuit, so it's...
West African Sweet Potato Peanut Stew
Cold weather = soup! It's as simple as that. A good soup - and I mean a really good soup packed with disease-fighting, health-promoting, powerful, vibrant veggies and spices - will heal and warm you from the inside out. We all have that one soup that we turn to...
Kale Polenta Squares
If you're jonesing for a savory dish to warm you up on a cool, fall night and you need it in a pinch, we have just the thing - Kale Polenta Squares. In about 30 minutes you'll have an easy peasy, healthy, all-in-one, dish that will nourish your bod and satisfy your...
Recipes, recipes, recipes!
If you're as excited about cooking as we are and you're in search of good recipes or just a few tips on healthy eating, then look no further than Gumsaba's RECIPE and NUTRITION BITES archives! There you'll find a bounty of recipes, from BLACK BEAN BROWNIES to...
Turn Up the Beet Falafel
Just when you think you've explored the world of falafel a beet comes along and turns it all around. Before you pass this recipe up, either because beets taste too earthy or have a funky texture, I assure you these golden beets will pleasantly surprise you. They...
Balsamic Glazed Portobello Pizza with Zucchini Crust
Mushrooms are magnificent and magical, both in flavor and health promoting power. They add a hearty texture and a savory, umami flavor to any dish, serving as a lovely plant-based replacement to animal meat or the like. As for health, mushrooms have been shown to...
Insalata Caprese
Me oh my, it's heirloom tomato season! These stunning creations from Mother Earth are a tomato lover's dream. Colorful, aromatic and juicy, heirloom tomatoes bring some serious game to any dish. Today, in celebration of these gorgeous seasonal gems, we're taking it...
Smoothie Bowl
All hail Saturdays! All hail smoothies! We're taking Smoothie Saturday to the next level with a smoothie bowl. Top your blended, nutrient-rich, tasty goodness with more colorful, healthful toppings and boom, it's fun for the whole family! BERRIES & GREENS...
Quinoa Caesar Salad
Apparently today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day, which should really be everyday! Veggies are without a doubt great for our health, our longevity, and our planet. So, in honor of veggies we are celebrating with a big a$# salad. I recently came across this...
Avocado Toast
We interrupt this regularly scheduled Smoothie Saturday programming with...drum roll...avocado toast! No blenders, frozen berries, or fancy equipment necessary. All you need is some bread (we highly recommend Ezekiel), a toaster (or oven), a ripe avocado, a...
Blackened Tempeh Salad
Salads overflowing with whole, raw veggies and fruits are a great way to get a few good servings of your daily fruits and vegetables. And, by spicing them up with fun new flavors and textures, you'll want to fill up on a hearty salad everyday. This Blackened Tempeh...
Zoodle Pasta with Balsamic Glazed Onions & Peas
All hail zucchini! You've got to love it for its mild flavor and creamy texture, and of course for the stellar health benefits that come along with eating zucchini. There are a number of great things about zucchini, including how this superfood works wonderfully as...
Gumsaba Plant Strong Detox!
Gumsaba is now offering a 14 day and 21 day detox. This clean eating spree will leave you feeling lean, clean and strong as can be! 14 Day Vegan Detox $299 (includes tax and shipping) Each 14 day kit provides: 21 - single serving PaleoCleanse Plus™ functional food...
Rainbow Smoothie
It's Saturday and you know what that means...it's smoothie time! Rainbow Smoothie time, to be exact. This one is the queen of all smoothies - with a long list of whole, nourishing ingredients, it'll fill you up and give you a boost, so you can get out there and enjoy...
Smoothie Saturday! Beets, Berries & Basil Smoothie
Happy Saturday, everyone! It's not Saturday unless you kick off the weekend with an antioxidant-rich, refreshing, invigorating smoothie. And, I have just the one for you...This Beets, Berries & Basil smoothie is bright and flavorful, very filling, but no too...
Blueberry & Balsamic Kale Salad
It's Saturday and it's good to be alive! The weekend allows us a little more time to be with our favorite people, enjoy the beautiful weather, exercise in the sunshine, and of course enjoy great food! I usually reserve Saturdays for "smoothie day", but today I was in...
Spicy Watermelon & Avocado Salad
There are certain foods whose flavors and aromas instantly teleport be back to my childhood. My Grandma's cherry pie reminds me of well...my grandma, the smell of fresh basil reminds me of making pesto with my Dad, and the taste of watermelon reminds me of summertime...
Saturday Morning Breakfast Scramble
Saturday mornings are the best. The world seems to slow down a bit, you might even get to sleep in, and if you're lucky, you find more time to enjoy a bountiful breakfast at home with the family instead of squeezing in a go-gurt while racing to work. This Tofu and...
Thai Lime Red Curry
Mmmmm curry. Oh so exquisite with its rich flavor and delectable aroma. It livens up any simple dish and provides far more health benefits than your average ketchup or BBQ sauce. This Thai Lime Red Curry sauce is coconut milk and vegetable broth based. Coconut milk is...
Divine Lentil Salad
Lentils aren't just good for soups and curry dishes. They're also great in salads. For this Divine Lentil Salad, I pulled together the cream of the crop - ingredients ranging from black lentils, which are overflowing with health benefits, king trumpet mushrooms,...