Vegan Eggnog for the Holidays
Spread holiday cheer with our vegan take on a traditional favorite, eggnog. This thick, wonderfully flavored beverage can be made in many ways than one. Why not try our adult version with coconut nectar and almond milk.
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.
Why I’m Out Of My Gourd About Pumpkins
But pumpkins are a superfood in their natural state. One study on these “gourdgeous” (sorry for the pun; pumpkins are gourds) fruits that are often mistaken for vegetables, says that pumpkins contain “Substantial medicinal properties due to the presence of unique natural edible substances.”
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.
That’s So Cheesy! Nutritional Yeast: The Plant-Based Superfood That Makes It Easy To Give Up Cheese
If you can’t picture a life worth living without cheese, I’ve got some good news. Thanks to a flaky, yellowish powder that looks just like sprinkled, crumbly parmesan on pasta, you can experience cheesiness without the dairy.
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.
Golden Milk: The Health Elixir You Should Have Instead of Coffee
Golden Milk … just the name of it sounds alluring, exotic, and appealing to our inner child. Kind of like chocolate milk. But golden milk is way healthier than chocolate milk. In fact, golden milk isn’t really milk at all.
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.
Chef V with CITI Taste of Tennis – What’s for Breakfast
Veronica Wheat, Chef V, shows you how to make a Banana Blue Smoothie. She shares tips for starting the day in the most healthy way, using fresh organic green drink and more.
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….
Summer Mocktails
Looking to enjoy refreshing summertime drinks but hate the added alcohol calories? Take a break from the added sugar and try one of these refreshing mocktail recipes.
Cooking At Home Makes You Healthier
Cooking More At Home These Days Because of Corona? Here’s How To Make Meals Healthy Because of stay-at-home orders during the early stages of the pandemic, the continued closure of many restaurants nearly half a year later, combined with the apprehension of going out in public, more people are cooking at home these days. That’s both a good thing and a bad thing. I’ll explain the paradox and also provide some tips on quick, healthy meal creation.
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....
How To Make The Most Of A Virtual Back To School Season
The 2020 back to school season is going to be an unprecedented, stressful one. Whether your kid is elementary-school age or high-school, keeping your kids stoked to learn all day via Zoom will be challenging.
Why Eating “Clean Foods” Has Never Been More Important
Stressing about coronavirus, the upcoming election, and everyday concerns? The news isn’t all bad. There’s a clean food and drink movement brewing.
Conquering The Quarantine 15
I have an easy three-step solution for conquering the Quarantine 15... if like so many of us you have been baking bread and indulging in comfort food, while the gym is closed.
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….
5 Ways To Get Ready For A Summer Slimdown (Without Having To Do Hardcore Exercise)
Here are my 5 top tips for improving digestion and getting lean for summer.
Chef V sponsors North Essex Virtual Event
Chef V sponsors North Essex virtual Comedy Night - time for a ew laughs and a good time! Join the Chamber and friends for a special evening of comedy to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Chef V’s Yoga for Stress Relief in Tough Times
Tough times now. More than ever I depend on my yoga practice to settle my mind, re-energize, and reduce unhealthy stress. When it all gets to be just too much, I use these two poses to find a calm, relaxed center - and I try to carry that feeling through the entire day.
Chef V Interview “Mind your Business”
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.
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.
Super Food Power Salad with Pomegranates
Before I share my yummy salad recipe with you, let me give you a little tip about preparing salads. When I feature kale as the main green in the salad, I’ll squeeze fresh lemon juice on it and let it sit a few minutes.
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.
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.
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.
Celery Juice Part 1 – Miracle, Hype, or Both?
From acid reflux to Alzheimer’s and anxiety, to vertigo and vitiligo, the Medical Medium says celery juice is an “unparalleled healing weapon.”
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.