Eating with the seasons is a practical way to support your body. During the colder months, focus shifts to hardy vegetables and fruits that store well or thrive in low temperatures. These foods provide the fiber and nutrients necessary to maintain energy and support the immune system

Ten years ago, while training for bodybuilding competitions, I learned how much impact a repetitive meal plan can have on physical goals. During that time, I maintained roughly 12% body fat, which is at the lowest end of the healthy range for women. To achieve that, I ate the exact same meals every day for months.

Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing (measure with your heart) with Homegrown Sprouting Company Alfalfa Clover Sprouts! Base: 1/4 cup tahini Juice of 2 lemons Umami + depth: 2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast (don’t be shy here!!) 1 to 2 tbsp caper juice Pinch of MSG (Dime blend)

The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen in 2015. Other regulatory agencies disagree with that classification, which is important to note. What is not debated is that glyphosate residue is present in the food supply and that humans are exposed to it regularly. For me, that alone is enough to care.

This bowl was inspired by one of my favorites from Life Alive. It is the kind of meal that reminds you that beautiful food does not have to be complicated. You take a few fresh ingredients. Treat them with respect. Add a sauce that makes your shoulders drop a little. Suddenly you feel human again.

Ingredients (Serves 2) For the bowl 1 cup cooked sushi rice or brown rice 1 cup cubed extra-firm tofu (pan-seared or air-fried until golden) ½ cup diced cucumber ½ cup shredded carrot ½ cup pickled or fermented daikon or kimchi ¼ cup thinly sliced red cabbage ¼ avocado, sliced or cubed 1 tablespoon sesame seeds ¼ cup sprouts or microgreens Optional: nori strips, edamame, or mango for brightness

This is not just a salad. It is nourishment you can see. Bright beets, creamy avocado, crisp cabbage, golden corn, and a burst of blackberries meet ancient rice and a handful of fresh sprouts. Every bite feels like sunlight and soil, pure living energy.

It’s the kind of product you can throw on your grain bowl, dip your falafel in, or spread on a sandwich and instantly become a crack addict for this sauce.

Beginner Guide to Plant‑Based Living by Francesca Nardelli walks you through the fundamentals—nutrition basics, the differences between vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian diets, handy cooking swaps, and even includes a sample… likely meal plan or recipe—perfect for grounding someone just starting this path. And yes, this Francesca Nardelli is the same passionate voice behind My Plant Based Kitchen—a Boston-based content creator and wellness influencer known for thoughtful re

Cucumbers are 95% water, which means every bite is like a sip of hydration your body didn’t have to remember to drink. That hydration helps your skin look plumper, your energy feel clearer, and your digestion stay smooth. When you’re hydrated on a cellular level, your glow shows up naturally—it’s your body’s way of saying thank you.

Sprouts are living foods—still growing, still vibrant—until the moment you eat them. That’s why they fuel energy, repair, and glow from the inside out. I grow mine with The Sprouting Company kits (use code FRANCESCA).

I break my fast around 1:30/2PM and finish eating by 7PM. That gives me time for one solid meal, a snack, and sometimes a little sweet moment to close it out. Here’s what my days look like.

If there’s one thing I’m totally okay being dramatic about, it’s this: I’m head-over-heels, no-turning-back in love with eating plants...I Only Eat Plants—and I’ve Never Been a Bigger Fan of Food in My Life by Francesca Nardelli.

Glowing from Within: My Journey to Clear Skin Through Plant-Based Living by Francesca Nardelli reveals how plant-based living cleared my skin and boosted energy.