ABOUT

Hello! This site is a collection of go-to recipes that I have adapted or created. All are gluten-free and most of them are dairy- and egg-free as well. Many are vegan. When I cook, my goal is to make nutrient-dense meals and snacks that balance fiber, healthy fats and protein. What you’ll find on this website are approachable, from-scratch recipes that are health-focused. You’ll see a lot of legumes, dark leafy greens, nuts & seeds, curry powder & other spices, and chocolate…. Lots of chocolate.

I spend a lot of time thinking about how to source and cook food to be good for our bodies and also light on the planet. When I think of physical health, I think first and foremost about gut health. A healthy microbiome has been linked to a significant reduction in GI conditions, anxiety, depression, auto-immune disease and cancer. And more and more research is showing that gut health is the foundation for the whole body; it’s closely linked with cardiovascular health, metabolic health, hormone balance and detoxification. I love that what’s best for our digestive system - a diet high in plant fiber (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes & whole grains) and low in animal products - is the exact same diet that’s good for the planet.

I’m passionate (maybe even obsessive) about good health, probably because it was elusive for me for a long time. My early adult life brought significant issues around digestion, inflammation, hormone balance, skin health, dental health and anxiety / depression. Eliminating gluten was a game changer for me. I’ve also learned along the way that I have a constitution that can’t handle a lot of meat and animal products, and that eating mostly vegan is what makes my body most happy.

I’m a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and I have a Nutrition & Healthy Living Certificate from eCornell. I teach yoga as well and love sharing my health-related passions with others. There are many paths to good health! We all have our own genetics, constitution, values, goals, priorities and cultural identity. Helping people figure out their own unique and sustainable path to lasting health is what’s exciting for me as a health coach. If you’d like to work with me in this capacity, you can read more HERE.

I live in the Seattle area with my husband Mark, our two children - Daniel and Hannah (aka Hammie), and our Shepherd mix named Conan.

Thank you for taking the time to read my site. I love sharing my recipes and adaptations, and am immensely happy when something I make inspires somebody else. Please comment with any thoughts or questions!

Wishing you good health,
Pavla