Green Banana Blog     Quinoa is a super grain packed with protein, fiber and antioxidants, but that isn’t the only thing that makes this a great recipe. It is also delicious, easy to make, and versatile. Quinoa Cakes are a staple in my house. As a plant based eater, I...

Green Banana BlogBlack Bean soup is one of my favorites dishes on a cold day. Besides being yummy, black beans are an amazing food that are filled with cancer-fighting anti-oxidants and fiber. However, beyond that, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, they are a...

Now, I proudly bare my “naked” face with pride. I love that when people look at me, they see me. Not wearing makeup is freedom.

Green Banana Blog    Growing up in an Italian American family pasta is a way of life. But when this Italian girl decided to go gluten and dairy free, that way of life needed some adjustments. But with recipes like this Penne Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce I don’t feel...

Green Banana BlogI DID A BURPEE TODAY! And this is why I am so excited about it...  The burpee. It’s a plank, a squat and a jump. While it requires some strength and a bit of agility to complete this exercise with proper form, it’s not that difficult. To me, the...

Green Banana BlogI am grateful… I live a life of abundance. I am fully aware of just how lucky I am. To be alive, to love and to experience the beauty of the world, what more can you ask for?  While I have a genuine gratitude attitude for life, I am simultaneously an...

Green Banana Blog THE ECO-FRIENDLY, EASY TO USE, AND BEAUTIFUL ALTERNATIVE TO PLASTIC FOR FOOD STORAGE! As an environmentalist and mindful living enthusiast- I am constantly plagued by the plastic problem facing our planet. So naturally, I cringe at the thought of...