Meatless Monday: Spinach-Ricotta Lasagna
Posted by Rea FreyOver the holidays, I broke my no-cheese rule and had one slice (OK, more like three) of my mother’s delicious …
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Rea Frey
Nutrition expert, food blogger, and personal trainer
Rea Frey runs her own food blog, Clean Convenient Cuisine, hosted by Chicago Tribune. She also writes a vegan and relationship column for Cheeky Chicago and is the Senior Editor for Chic Galleria online magazine.
As a certified personal trainer and nutrition expert, Rea has helped countless individuals reach their nutrition and fitness goals by simplifying their lifestyles and breaking that "diet" mentality. A regular contributer on WGN radio, she discusses food and relationships and hopes to help bring simple solutions to any lifestyle problem. Her book, "The Cheat Sheet: A Clue-by-Clue Guide to Finding Out If He's Unfaithful" will be released this summer by Adams Media.
My philosophy: Being healthy is about finding balance in all aspects of your life: food, exercise, and relationships.
If I weren’t doing what I do now, I’d probably be: an actor. (What, there aren't enough actors in the world?) I was an actor in school. Since I adore words so much, to be able to have a medium to express them would be incredible. Movies elicit such a range of emotions... and they all begin as mere words on a page. A close second would be a vagabond in France. Or a track star. Or a librarian.
Favorite piece of advice: Don't let money dictate what you do and don't do. It's just paper. Make sure to live your life the way you intended by making your own rules.
My website: ReaFrey.com
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Meatless Monday: Detox After Turkey Day With This Chickpea, Pepper, and Herb Salad
Posted by Rea FreyWhat’s better after an indulgent Thanksgiving than a refreshing raw salad? Chickpeas are one of the best sources of folate …
Meatless Monday: Pumpkin Dumplings for Halloween
Posted by Rea FreyHalloween puts me in the mood for pumpkin. Packed with vitamins A, B6, and E and iron, this fall squash …
Meatless Monday: Vegan Kale-Stuffed Portobellos
Posted by Rea FreyKale is my favorite vegetable. You can eat it raw, sautéed, or, like in this recipe, stuffed into a meaty …
Meatless Monday: Velvety Mac 'n' Cheese That Everyone Can Eat
Posted by Rea FreyIt’s not everyday that you find a satisfying mac ‘n’ cheese recipe that’s both gluten free and vegan. Until now. …
Meatless Monday: Use Your Melon in this Watermelon and Tomato Summer Salad
Posted by Rea FreyThere’s nothing I love more than a refreshing summer salad, but sometimes I don’t feel like eating more romaine or …
