Chef V Rants While On Lockdown
This photo makes my blood boil with rage.What you’re seeing is “lockdown loot” that the University of York in the UK distributed to their students recently, after the UK went on lockdown.
7 Tips For Keeping Your ISHT Together
During the "long dark winter" we keep hearing about, how are any of us supposed to keep our isht together? (Don’t know what ‘isht’ is? Scramble the letters to form another word.)
Eat Happy! The Best Foods To Boost Your Brain’s Feel-Good Chemicals
This Thanksgiving might be unlike all previous turkey (or tofurkey) days for you … but not for the reason you’re thinking. But if you’re feeling down or your emotions are fluctuating more wildly than usual, here’s why this Thanksgiving is going to be different for you.
Don’t Be So ‘Resistant’ To Eating These Carbs
I used to be a carb shamer. I mean, other than trans fats, carbs are the worst thing for health, right? You don’t have to be a certified nutritional therapist like yours truly to understand...
Do These 5 Things Everyday To Stay Healthy During The Holidays
Staying healthy during Thanksgiving and all the winter holiday parties … it’s challenging enough in a normal year. But in 2020, if you want to stay healthy and happy, it’s all about finding silver linings.
Your Body Has An Internal Bliss Chemical, Anandamide.
Anandamide - I bet you didn’t know that deep within your body’s miraculous inner-workings is a neurotransmitter that when activated, can help you feel more joyous.
Swap-Out Makeover: Ingredient Swaps for a Healthy Winter
The smallest things matter the most and in this case, small changes can make a big difference. Simple ingredient swaps this winter will help you stay on track while eliminating at the feeling of indulgence guilt. Whether it’s an appetizer or a dessert, these easy changes will help you avoid that pesky holiday weight gain we all hate.
Healthy Holiday Recipes That Taste Great & Won’t Make You Put On Weight
Healthy Thanksgiving recipes that taste just like the real, gluttonous thing? Sound too good to be true? Eat until your belly’s content this turkey day without sacrificing taste or mouth-feel.
People are Talking.. About Chef V Cleanses and Green Drink
We love testimonials at Chef V! Because it works! We get thousands of emails a year telling us how successful our cleanse was and/or how someone’s life has been changed by realizing how easy it is to be healthy.
Chef V’s Breast Cancer Prevention Tips
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Without further ado, here are my tips to reduce the likelihood of developing breast cancer. studies have shown that there’s an association between glyphosate exposure and certain types of cancers such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Glyphosate: Should You Panic If It’s Not Organic?
In pursuit of eradicating weeds from the Earth, are we unwillingly poisoning ourselves? Glyphosate is the main active ingredient in the world’s most popular herbicide: Roundup Weed Killer.
Can Canola Contribute To Health Or Is It A Poison?
Rapeseed oil, popularly known as Canola Oil, which along with soybean, is the most commonly used cooking oil in restaurants, I think is bad for your health.
Hard Alcohol Kombucha: Is Boozy Booch Better Than Beer And Wine?
Consider this the sequel to my rant about kombucha (“booch” if you’re a hipster). This time, I wanted to focus on drinking high alcohol kombucha, which I briefly wrote about in part 1.
Healthy Pasta Salad
Here's my healthy Pasta Salad, using brown rice pasta, your choice of veggies and my raw cashew mayo to sauce. Enjoy! - Veronica
Why I’m Paying Extra Attention To My Blood Sugar Levels At The End of Summer
We’re still a few weeks away from stashing the beach and patio umbrellas back in the storage shed. But while the weather is still sizzling, there’s something potentially dangerous we all should be thinking about right now….
Go With Your Gut: 3 Ways to keep your microbiome healthy
Scientists say that the state of our gut is vital to good health. Each of us have a "microbiome" in our belly - our own set of bacteria. Staying mindful of the impact of what we eat on our gut and following a healthy diet has a huge impact on how we feel.
Benefits of Wild Salmon (and The Best Recipe)
Many people nowadays know that wild salmon has omega-3s. But what exactly does that mean? What's the big deal about it ... are the benefits of wild salmon legit? Chef V explains....
It’s RAWGUST! Summer is the Best Time to go Raw
In the sizzlin’ summer, it’s tempting to eat foods that can sabotage your health. Think: ice cream, barbecues, cocktails, and late-night dinners out. Here are my tips for doing a summer detox while still living it up….
Raw Almond Butter: Mo’ Betta When You Make Your Own
I love almond butter and unless you're allergic to it or hate the taste of it, so should you. As a certified nutritional therapist, I believe almond butter is one of the healthiest toppings you can add to a snack. But only if it's a certain kind of almond butter. In fact, not all almond butter is healthy. Some almond butters may even harm your brain. Yikes!
Healthy Sandwich: Fresh Fruit Jam & Raw Almond Butter
Almost everybody loves sandwiches. The problem with sandwiches, however, is most of them contain bread and toppings loaded with sugars. But my fruit jam and raw almond butter sandwich will help fill you up with minimal impact on your blood sugar level.
Goji Berries Go Great In Chef V’s Easy Trail Mix Recipe
Goji berries are one of my favorite fruits. The tart-tasting, bright-red berries are native to Asia. They’re loaded with antioxidants and are clinically-proven to have several incredible health benefits. I feature them in my snack recipe for Easy Trail Mix….
Let’s get Outdoors!
Stress. It impacts everything we do these days. And it has never been more important to de-stress, to find ways to relax and enjoy the good things in life. How do I keep my cool during these times? I treat myself – and you should treat yourself too. And the treat that makes me happiest this time of year is to get outdoors.
Montclair Times: Chef V Review
Chef V’s Organic Green Drink, which I’ve come to believe is keeping me strong and healthy. It’s the first thing I try (to remember) to drink upon waking up and ok, so maybe it hasn’t kept me safe from illness... it sure as heck increased the amount of living greens I consume, which is a good thing, especially as I … ahem ... age.
3 Reasons Why Summer’s The Best Time To Do A Cleanse
In the sizzlin’ summer, it’s tempting to eat foods that can sabotage your health. Think: ice cream, barbecues, cocktails, and late-night dinners out. Here are my tips for doing a summer detox while still living it up….
Vitamin K and Covid 19
Next Time You Get a Boo-Boo, Thank This Underappreciated Nutrient.You already know vitamins A & C are important for health and what they do (they’re antioxidants). But can you name one thing about vitamin K?Getting enough phylloquinone in your diet?Although deficiencies are rare, if you’re not getting enough of it, your heart, bones and blood clotting can suffer.
Chef V Creamy Green Smoothie
Potassium is an important mineral that most people don't get enough of. But instead of reaching for a banana, eat an avocado since it contains more potassium and way less sugar. - Veronica
Chef V Interview “A Climb to the Top”
Veronica Wheat and Brandon Kress, founders of Chef V, did exactly that, shifting from an unscalable cooking business to becoming the creators and suppliers of a nutrient-filled green drink. By adapting their passion and making that leap, not only did they expand their business exponentially, but they changed lives. This is Chef V’s Story of Transformation.
Chef V Interview Essex Fells Magazine
Chef V, Veronica Wheat, interviewed for by Good Morning LALALAND in September 2019
Chef V shows you how to make a carrot smoothie!
Making a smoothie is easy and enhances your 30 day green drink challenge. Veronica Wheat, Chef V, shows you how and shares her healthy smoothie guide.
Vitamin D, a healthy Immune System, and Covid-19
You know it’s time for a detox. You haven’t been eating healthy. Your belly is chronically bloated. It takes you a couple cups of coffee in the morning to wake up from the dead. And when the caffeine eventually wears off, your mental clarity and energy are foggy and sluggish, respectively.
It’s Not As Hard As You Think: Top 5 Myths About Doing a Detox
You know it’s time for a detox. You haven’t been eating healthy. Your belly is chronically bloated. It takes you a couple cups of coffee in the morning to wake up from the dead. And when the caffeine eventually wears off, your mental clarity and energy are foggy and sluggish, respectively.
Brain Health: Keeping Sharp With Chef V
Feeling foggy brained lately? Socially distanced, locked down people are finding themselves fuzzy brained and distracted. Did you forget where you put your phone -- for the tenth time this week? Are you forgetting names more often? Now is the time to get serious about brain health.
30-Day Green Drink Challenge: Improve your Health
There's never been a more important time to stay healthy. Whether we are stuck at home or able to start getting out and about, we need to do everything we can to eat healthy and get all the nutrients we need.There's a simple way to feel energetic, focused, healthy - and even slim down: replace breakfast with my Green Drink or Tropical Smoothie for 30 Days. I invite you to take the 30 Day Green Drink Challenge. (It's actually not that challenging but if you complete the challenge you'll be amazed at your health.)
Consumer Reports on Green Juice: Chef V Excels
What's the healthiest green juice? According to an article on Consumer Reports, some of the most popular brands fail to meet their strict criteria for what constitutes a healthy green juice. And according to what Consumer Reports says, my recipe has all the features they regard as healthy, and none of the unhealthy. My Green Drink passes with flying (green) colors!
Celery Juice Part 2 – I Drank Celery Juice For 3 Weeks & Here’s What Happened
Hands down, a delivery of the health-supporting nutrients in my Green Drink is way easier and more nutritious than the medicically-dubious and messy enterprise that is the celery juicing fad.
Yoga + Green Drink to Stress Less, feel better
Coronavirus! It has changed everything. I’m finding it harder to stay centered. Are you stressed out too? To stay centered and calm, my go-to is Green Drink - plus daily yoga.
CBS News New York: Best Juice Cleanses in NY
CBS News says: A juice cleanse offers an opportunity to hit reset, whether you’ve been over-indulging or just need to get your electrolytes et al in gear.
Are 3-Day Cleanses Good For You? Do They Provide Enough Nutrients?
Are 3-day cleanses good for you? If you're thinking about doing a 3-day cleanse, find out what nutrition you need for a healthy experience….
The New Normal: How I Keep My Sh*! Together When I’m Stressed Out
How do I keep my cool? I treat myself - and you should treat yourself too, because it makes healthier easier! Thankfully, I know how to treat myself when I'm stressed out. Here's how I keep my sh*! together....
Chef V Cleanse: Ambika is feeling Healthy!
Chef V Success Story: Ambika is feeling healthy! -She says: "Check out the @ChefVlife Cleanse!
Chef V Interview with SuperbCrew
Chef V, Veronica Wheat, interviewed for by Good Morning LALALAND in September 2019
Boost your Immune System: Eating Healthy
To fight Coronavirus, building immunity and eating healthy is vital. Here's what to eat.
Top Five Ways To Use Green Drink
Now that your Green Drink has arrived, what do you do with it? Should you chug the whole thing in one sitting like you’re at a frat party? Or do you daintily sip it like Mary Poppins drinking a cuppa tea?
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load: Know the Facts!
Glycemic index and Glycemic load: understanding will help you choose the healthiest foods and avoid the traps of false advertising. Chef V explains.
Impossible Burgers: Is A Plant-Based Burger That Looks & Tastes Like The Real Thing Really Possible?
A plant-based fast-food burger with a bloody-red chewy texture that tastes just like a regular hamburger? Sound “Impossible” to you?
Intermittent Fast + Green Drink: Fat Melting Combo
Trying to lose weight and get those abs to poke out? Try intermittent fasting, breaking your fast with my Chef V Green Drink. And add yoga to your early morning routine, before your first meal of the day. That combo works great for me ... and you should see what my husband looks like.
Essential Winter Detox or Cleanse
Happy winter! Wow the holidays went by, and because you are so popular, you had endless temptations at holiday events. Feeling a little bloated? Time for a Chef V New Year's Cleanse or Detox. - Veronica
Top 5 Research-Backed Benefits of Green Drink
Sipping on Green Drink is the easiest way to get your daily dose of health-boosting veggies. In fact, 16 ounces of Green Drink is the equivalent of 3 servings of fresh vegetables. Studies show that green, leafy veggies offer numerous positive outcomes for health. Here are my top 5 Green Drink health benefits:
PFAS: Why Fast Food is Worse for you than Ever
There’s a group of toxic substances called “PFAS.” PFAS is found in fire-resistant household items. What’s the connection to fast food? The toxic compounds are prevalent in fast food packaging. The PFAS substances leach into the burgers and nuggets.