When did healthy eating become so complicated?
Here at Healthy Green Kitchen, we see clean eating as something that’s timeless, simple, and accessible. We don’t get bogged down in fads or following arbitrary rules. We want to celebrate food, both for the joy it brings and the power it has to make us feel better.
Michael Polen said it best: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”
We’re fans of homegrown and locally sourced. Minimally processed, organic, whole foods? That’s our jam! We see the benefits that a plant-heavy diet has to offer but don’t believe in heavy restrictions. The key to a happy life and happy eating is balance.
Love to cook? So do we! We’ve got recipes for every step of the process from canning and dehydrating, to preparing epic meals from garden-fresh ingredients.
Short on time? We get that. We have plenty of quick and easy recipes that don’t sacrifice taste or nutrition, too.
And for those times when you’ve got so much going on that you can’t remember what day it is, let alone figure out what to make the family for dinner, we’ve got you covered. Here at Healthy Green Kitchen, you’ll find loads of healthy recipe idea lists to fit every occasion and every mood.
We don’t just love to cook and eat food though, we also love to talk about it! Is this ingredient really healthy? Can I grow this ingredient in my garden? We have the answers to all your green-living and food-centric questions right here.
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Cooking good, healthy meals for yourself and your family shouldn’t be complicated. It shouldn’t require ingredients that have traveled across three countries and two oceans. And you shouldn’t need to read fifty books and have a PhD to understand what you should be putting on your plate.
Keep it simple. Keep it balanced. And keep it mostly green.
That’s what Healthy Green Kitchen is all about.
Meet the Team
James Robinson – Editorial Director
With career spanning more than 22 years in digital media, James was ready for a change. He was looking for a role that would meld his professional acumen with his deepest passions. That’s why in 2022 he took the helm as Editorial Director here at Healthy Green Kitchen. James has had a love of gardening and nature for most of his life, and over the past decade he developed a particular fondness for the art of fermentation—from homebrewed beer to kombucha to lacto-fermented pickles. But it wasn’t until he was diagnosed with heart disease that James got the wake-up call he needed to begin his personal wellness journey in earnest. He made major changes to his diet, limiting processed junk food and emphasizing plant-forward, whole-foods. The result has been a major drop in his cholesterol levels and a weight loss of nearly 30 pounds. This transformative experience ignites James’s zeal for empowering others on their wellness journeys.
Jennifer Huddy, MS, RD – Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Writer
Jennifer Huddy, MS, RD, is a Registered Dietitian and freelance nutrition writer with a passion for plant-based nutrition. She loves helping people find a healthy relationship with food through balanced, flexible eating. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, baking, and spending time in nature with her family.
Holly Riddle – Contributor
Holly Riddle is a food, travel and lifestyle writer whose work can be found on Mashed, Daily Meal and Hotels.com, and in a range of publications focused on regional food and living, particularly as it applies to the Northeast United States. She also works in content marketing and ghostwriting, with work appearing in Forbes, Bloomberg and a variety of consumer publications from top food and beverage brands.
Sara Seitz – Contributor
Sara Seitz is a freelance writer with a passion for healthy eating and green living. She has lived for over a decade with type 1 diabetes and has used a plant-based diet to take control of her health. Recently, Sara has added a new addition to the family, giving her even more of a reason to fight for a clean and sustainable future. When she is not chasing a toddler or gardening, she is usually enjoying the beautiful Colorado outdoors.
Christine Johnson – Contributing Editor
Christine writes frequently about healthy recipe ideas, practical cooking tips, and interesting food facts. When she’s not researching the latest superfood or discovering the latest TikTok kitchen hack, she’s out pounding the pavement in her running shoes or spending time with her beloved pet dog, Luna.
Jessica Panetta, MA, RD, LDN – Registered Dietician & Nutrition Writer
Jessica is a Registered Dietitian and nutrition educator with a passion for helping others find a balanced relationship with food. She is a devoted mom, enjoys organic gardening, and loves to create veggie-packed muffin recipes for her kids.
Lauren Caris Short – Photographer & Recipe Developer
Lauren is a British food photographer and stylist living in Zurich, Switzerland, and author of the book “The Complete Guide to Food Photography.” When she’s not photographing for clients, she teaches others how to become successful food photographers through her website, Food Photography Academy. Lauren is not an active contributor to Healthy Green Kitchen, but recipes from her previous website, LaurenCarisCooks.com, were merged into the site in early 2023, providing a substantially upgraded archive of delicious recipes for our visitors.
Winnie Abramson – Founder
Winnie is a food and health writer, recipe developer, photographer, and blogger. She the author of the book One Simple Change (Chronicle Books, 2013), and the founder of Healthy Green Kitchen. Although Winnie is no longer associated with the website, you can still find many of her articles throughout our archive.
