Drink Recipes

How to Make Festive Mocktails at Home: Simple Recipes and Expert Tips

Mocktails are having a moment, and for good reason. These alcohol-free alternatives to traditional cocktails offer all the flair and flavor without the side effects of alcohol. Perfect for social gatherings, mocktails let everyone join the fun — from designated drivers to the sober-curious. With fresh, nourishing ingredients and a little creativity, you can craft nonalcoholic beverages that not only taste amazing but also support your wellness goals.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · December 18, 2024 · 6 min read

Terrific Turmeric Recipes: How to Use Turmeric in Food

Turmeric is trending, thanks to its amazing nutritional benefits and its bold flavor and color. You may have enjoyed it in golden milk or as part of a curry, but what are other ways to get this wonderful spice into your life? And does it matter if it’s fresh or dried? Here’s what you need to know to incorporate the “golden spice” into your cooking.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · December 20, 2023 · 9 min read

7 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes That are Great-Tasting and Good for You

Feeling festive this St. Patrick’s Day? Get your greens going from the inside out! Explore traditional St. Patrick’s Day foods and how to make them greener and more plant-based. And get seven tasty, vegan Irish food recipes that are sure to nourish and impress!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · March 10, 2023 · 6 min read

What Are Mocktails? The Best Healthy Nonalcoholic Drink Recipes

Many of us live in cultures that associate having fun with drinking alcohol. Beer, wine, and cocktails can loosen our inhibitions and allow us to relax with friends, and even more so in rooms full of strangers. But what if we want to participate in social activities while limiting or avoiding alcohol? And how can we make fun nonalcoholic drinks that are still good for us? Enter the “mocktail.”

Ocean Robbins · December 28, 2022 · 8 min read

How to Make Healthy Smoothie Recipes That Are Nutritious & Delicious!

Smoothies can be a convenient and delicious way to get our daily fruit and veggie allotment, but they can also fill us with harmful quantities of sugar and unhealthy additives if we’re not mindful of what’s in them. In this article, you’ll discover how to have the best of both worlds — delicious, chilled sweetness, as well as smoothie ideas and all the health benefits of a diet rich in whole plant foods.

Ocean Robbins · May 23, 2022 · 13 min read

Afternoon Tea: Recipes for a Plant-Based Tea Party

The afternoon tea party can be a fun and social way to share food, drink, and conversation with people you care about. Though traditional tea party fare hasn’t exactly been healthy, you can still enjoy the ritual of high tea while serving food that loves you back. In this article, we’ll look at how to throw a fabulous plant-based tea party.

Ocean Robbins · April 1, 2022 · 10 min read

Healthy Morning Drinks to Start Your Day Off Right

For some people, starting the day with anything other than coffee is unimaginable. But not everyone tolerates caffeine. And many other beverage options provide their own special benefits for health, mood, and mental clarity. In this article, you’ll discover other healthy morning beverages, and why you might want to include them in your morning routine.

Ocean Robbins · March 4, 2022 · 11 min read

Blenders vs Juicers: Pros & Cons of Blending and Juicing

The wellness world is awash in juice bars and smoothie kiosks, touting these beverages as healthy, delicious, and convenient delivery systems for the nutrients we need. But is there truth to these claims, or is it just marketing hype? Are smoothies and juices good for us, or does all that spinning and cutting turn our beloved fruits and veggies into just another processed food? In this article, we explore the pros and cons of blending and juicing

Ocean Robbins · March 19, 2021 · 13 min read

Warm and Relaxing Drinks You Can Unwind with Anytime

Warm drinks are part of every culture. And there are tons of varieties to choose from: coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and many others. But lots of warm drinks are full of sugar and dairy. So are warm beverages really good for us? What are their benefits, physically and emotionally? And what are some examples of healing hot drinks, and how do we prepare them in a healthy way?

Ocean Robbins · December 16, 2020 · 9 min read

The Best and Worst Summer Foods and Recipes

With warm weather, some of us start dreaming of summer picnics and parties. But not all of the foods we typically associate with summer are good for us. In this article, we’ll look at the summer foods to avoid — and the ones to embrace for health and happiness.

Ocean Robbins · June 19, 2020 · 10 min read

Revolutionary Recipe: Anti-Stress Smoothie

This plant-based, anti-stress smoothie is made with ingredients that naturally calm your body and minimize the negative effects of stress.

Maria Marlowe · January 17, 2017 · < 1 min read

Sneak Peak: Granny Smith Apple Pie Smoothie from Kris Carr

Our friend, Food Revolution Summit speaker and NY Times best-selling author Kris Carr, has just published her gorgeous new book,...

Lindsay Oberst · October 23, 2015 · < 1 min read