Sheela Prakash, Author at Clean Plates

These Are the Creamiest Alternative Milks You Can Buy

By Sheela Prakash / November 14, 2019 /

The world of alternative milks is so vast these days it’s enough to make your head spin. That’s good news if you’re looking to branch out from your usual almond milk routine but it can be daunting to know where to start.

5 Teas You Should Try If You’re Trying to Limit Caffeine

By Sheela Prakash / November 5, 2019 /

For whatever reason, maybe you’re trying to cut back on caffeine. Perhaps you’re gotten a little too reliant on your coffee habit and want to trim down to have you back to feeling your best. Know that you don’t need to go cold turkey unless you really want to.

5 Ways to Turn a Jar of Marinara into Dinner

By Sheela Prakash / October 29, 2019 /

While I love taking the time on a lazy Sunday to make and slowly simmer my own marinara sauce, I fully support the convenience of the jarred stuff. You’ve got an almost-instant dinner when you toss it with cooked pasta (something I ate a whole lot of growing up), but that’s really just skimming the surface.

What to Eat When You’re Craving Something Salty

By Sheela Prakash / September 9, 2019 /

I was born with a sweet tooth — if there’s ice cream, cookies, or cake within reach, I’ll never turn it down. However, there are days (often after I’ve continued to allow my sugar cravings to rein free), that my salt tooth kicks in.

5 Cozy Comfort Foods Reimagined as Cauliflower Recipes

By Sheela Prakash / August 8, 2019 /

While so many of us have newly fallen in love with cauliflower for being a low-carb sweetheart, that’s just one of many of its selling points. 1 cup of cooked florets contains just 5 grams of carbs, yes, but also only 28 calories, and a whopping 90% of your daily vitamin C needs.

For Even Better Gnocchi, Use This Smart (and Easy!) Technique

By Sheela Prakash / June 25, 2019 /

The moment I realized there’s more than one way to cook gnocchi, my life forever changed for the better.