Hi! I'm Gena.

I'm a registered dietitian (RD), food blogger, recipe developer, and cookbook author. In this space you'll find nourishing vegan recipes, reflections on mindfulness and self care, and resources to help you explore an informed and compassionate relationship with food.

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I left work and hopped on the subway a little before 9pm on Friday, which is always a long work day with my new schedule. My car was fairly empty when I boarded, but more and more people entered as we made our way downtown. Many of the other passengers were dressed for a night out in New York City. The car buzzed with restless, youthful weekend energy, intensified by the news that we’d have 70 °F weather on Saturday. (We did, and…

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    A Grain, a Green, a Bean

    A simple trinity of plant-based foods—grains, greens, and beans—will set you up to create an array of beautifully balanced and complete meals. Bring the beans and grains in your pantry to life with more than 80 wholesome recipes and a world of possibilities!

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    The Vegan Week

    When life gets busy, meal prep is the fix that enables you to have flavorful, nourishing meals all week long. Embrace the joy of eating homemade food every day with the hearty and wholesome recipes in The Vegan Week. With its well-rounded make-ahead dishes and pantry staples, it provides delicious food and nutritional balance for busy folks who love to eat well.

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    Power Plates

    Focused on the art of crafting complete, balanced meals that deliver sustained energy and nourishment, this book features 100 compelling and delicious recipes that just happen to be vegan. Every recipe contains the key macronutrients of healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and proteins, which together make for a sustaining meal.

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    Food52 Vegan

    Omnivore or vegan (or anywhere in between), we’re all looking for memorable, flavorful dishes to cook for ourselves and the people we care about. This is an essential collection of hassle-free, vibrant vegan recipes, based my popular The New Veganism column on Food52. The recipes and tips can help anyone to cook with fresh produce and whole foods.

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15 Simple, Affordable, and Protein Rich Combinations of Plant Foods

If you’re wondering how to meet your protein needs as a vegan, these 15 simple, protein-rich combinations of plant foods will guide and inspire you! Plus, information on protein recommendations, complete protein, and vegan protein sources, all from a plant-based registered dietitian. Whether you’re a new plant-based eater, a longtime vegan, or a curious omnivore, there’s a good chance that you’ve wondered about protein. Specifically, you may have wondered whether vegan diets can provide enough protein. Or you’ve heard conflicting things about obtaining...
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