Due to this being a collaboration with Maruta, I wanted to maintain the integrity of this soup while honoring the collaboration and make it into a full meal that utilizes fire by way of charring vegetables. Because the soup is so vegetable-forward, I wanted to brighten it up a bit and give it a little more depth while still celebrating the original flavor.

Obtaining a healthy gut encompasses a lot of things, but one way I’ve been optimizing mine for the last 3 years is by taking a high-quality, scientifically formulated synbiotic (a prebiotic and probiotic in one). To celebrate Spring and Digestive Health Month, I’m partnering with Seed to share seasonal foods that support a health gut microbiome.

In my freezer, you’ll always find a container of stuffed dates. Why? Because they are quite possibly the easiest dessert you can prep that’s no bake and requires the least amount of effort. Not to mention, when frozen, dates get a caramel-like consistency that somehow make them even more satisfying.

In a breakfast rut but looking for a healthy plant-based protein smoothie? This smoothie contains Sakara’s blend of premium greens like chlorella and minerals to help get you going in the best way possible. Better yet, I have a 20% off discount code if you’ve been wanting to try their products.