By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural As social animals, we love to chomp, chew, sip, savor and sample new cuisines and flavors at the latest social hot spots. But, we often hear how eating out can be hazardous to our health. Many restaurants cut corners with cheap, genetically modified produce and ingredients including fats… Read More
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The 13 Healthiest Restaurants in Southern California
As a self-professed vegan, I truly delight in fresh, organic food that’s infused with the most important ingredient…love! I’ve been known to cook some mean vegan crab cakes, create a bountiful salad, bake vegan cake or brownies and blend up the best hummus and mint chip shakes, but beyond that, I take after my mother… Read More
Two Faced: The Skinny + Sinful Sides to Your Favorite Restaurant Salads!
Let’s face it – eating out is fun! It’s hassle-free (usually), delicious and nutritious. WHOOOA {insert record scratch sound here}! Not so fast slick Willy. Summer is on the horizon and that means bathing suits, bikinis and (hopefully not too many) Speedo’s. If you are ordering a salad each time you dine out with the… Read More