Hi Gang!
This week, I finally made the video that everyone’s been asking me to make. It’s the answer to the number one question I get asked: “What do YOU eat, Kris?” So here’s a little show and tell, an up close and personal peek at MY eats!
In this video, you’ll see everything I made (and ate) for the day, which of course includes a boatload of green juice. Some of the delicious recipes can be found in Crazy Sexy Kitchen, while others are my go-to, everyday staples. All of the dishes are 100 percent plant-empowered, easy and quick. Hey, I filmed this on a spectacular fall day. You better believe I chose simple meals that would allow me to play in the autumn light and soak in the crimson.
I hope my little food tour inspires you to get creative in the kitchen. Remember, variety is the spice of life and the heart of a healthy diet. Every day brings new opportunities for fun and folly in the kitchen. Tomorrow, I’ll probably start my day with a green smoothie, then if I’m still hungry, I’ll make the hot Coconut and Mango Millet porridge from my cookbook. At lunch, I just might get a hankering for some hearty Crazy Sexy Bean Chili. Thankfully, I made and froze a big batch a few weeks ago. Defrost and a-go-go! And if I find myself in the middle of a snack attack, there are lots of recipes to choose from at KrisCarr.com and in Crazy Sexy Kitchen.
By the way, lately I’ve been obsessed with Brazil nuts (a great source of selenium, which helps boost metabolism and reduce inflammation). I toss a small handful in my smoothies and store them like dog treats (but for people) in my pockets.
I’m inspired by your mason jars of juice. Yum yum. Soba noodles + tempeh + sesame oil = so hearty, I forget it’s vegan.
Hi Kris:
I am very curious to know how often you shop for food. Is it daily?
thanks
Twice per week for produce. Most of my staples are bulk and I have a big pantry. I do a big bulk shopping like once per month.
where do you bulk shop. Just read the vegetarian news on bulk but I need like a ton of nuts since we eat so much of them and boy are they expensive at whole foods and our local Mrs. Greens.
Thank you!
Aimee
The Maggie impression was the icing on the cake!
Love this and you! Thanks!
Loved the video, especially to see how much you actually eat a day. I am not vegan, but have really increased my veggie consumption this summer and lost a lot of weight, and yes, drinking green juice too. But I had no idea you had that much each day, so this was a big help. You are great on video, and I LOVE your photo in the truck! Thanks much Kris, will try a couple of these ideas.
So glad it helped — yup — I love to eat and eat plenty! 🙂
I am so looking forward to your cook book and really loved the video but I would like to know just what was in the green juice? Is it just one or several types of greens and do you vary them and is it only greens with nothing added ?
Your enthusiasm is catching , much love and thanks !
Magdalene
Basic recipe: 2 cucumber, handful kale, handful romaine, 3-4 celery, 2 small green apple, 1/2 lemon
And yes, I switch it up depending on what greens I have handy. 🙂 x
Thank you , Kris !
This is so helpful and inspiring, Kris! I’m really looking forward to your new cookbook. AND I just love your Maggie Smith! I’m sure she’d love the honeydew. 🙂
Thank you Kris for inviting us into your beautiful kitchen! I started my vegan journey less than six months ago after my sister was diagnosed with MS. I embrace the compassionate lifestyle and am hoping to lose weight (50+ lbs). While I did lose some weight initially, I’ve reached another plateau. After seeing what YOU eat in a day, I’m pretty sure I haven’t been eating enough. Excited to try some of your recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Love you! Love your book Crazy Sexy Diet, literally could not put it down. Will preorder Crazy Sexy Kitchen B/4 the 30th. Thank you for the new, fun and very informative video, plus the Maggie impression was a kick! I’m looking forward to the cooking classes, too. XOXO’s!
Hi Kris,
Thank you for this video. I am preordering your book in the next couple of days. (a great companion to the Crazy Sexy Diet book that is forever on my nightstand for reading before bed!)
I do not have a juicer, but I do have a Vitamix. As far as the green juice goes, if i make a smoothie as opposed to juicing, does it have the same nutritional or close to it compared to the juice?
Buying a juicer isn’t in the budget right now and I do want to take advantage of the best nutrition during the day.
Thank you!!
Amy
Amy — stick with your wonderful vitamix. That’s fine. 🙂
Amy– I also have a vitamix. Sometimes I drink my greens as a smoothie, other times I juice it through a nut milk bag! I find that it’s also way more efficient than a cetrifugal juicer. I used to strain the juice out of the pulp with a nutmilk bag when I had one! Plus the bag only costs like $7. It does get kinda green looking though!
I think the jars you use have BPA in the lids. Might wanna check.
You are such a lovely being, Kris! Thank you for being my Queen Hero Goddess and shining your light OH SO BRIGHT! Much love!
Loved this video and have already shared with multiple friends to help brighten their day. After too many trips to my local juice bar, I just ordered my first juicer and cannot wait to get my hands on my mason jars and Crazy Sexy Kitchen cookbook!
Love what you’re doing and love Maggie Smith. I would love to have afternoon juice with her and Betty White, I think it’d be a great time for all. You should probably come too.
Happy Monday! x
Make it happen Samantha! I’ll bring da juice. 🙂
I’m SO excited about several things. First, that you took us into your kitchen to show how simple your daily meals are. Kind of shocked actually:) Second, that you’ll be having a CSWellness show on HayHouse Radio and lastly that you’ll be speaking at the 5 day Cancer World Summit. So much to look forward to!! Thanks Kris for being such an inspiration and living what you teach.
I loved the video and your kitchen, looks wonderful, you make it look so simple and it is really just a case of being organised. I forward to your new book coming out very soon. I have followed your journey (alongside mine) and I love to refer my clients to your website and newsletter and your books, of which I have them all.
Thank you for being such an inspiration to everyone. I also love Downton Abbey too.
Elizabeth
Wow, loving this more and more and more.
I’ think I’m slowly being converted.
LOL
ox Mads
P.S.I will be buying your recipe book. Unfortunately not this month. It’s a bit tight… but buying it as soon as I can splurge! BAM
Love the vid Kriss. I got the book and am overdue for a cleanse but am totally resisting it right now.
I’ll blame my boyfriend (wink) for not wanting to do it with me 🙂
Love this video, got so many good ideas! And you’re too cute, Kris. :} <3
I Love that you love Maggie Smith from Downton Abbey! So thanks for the laugh and the inspiring words of wisdom on plant based, anti-cancer diet. You Rock!
I got my pre-ordered copy Kris and am excited about the recipes. I don’t like cooking but I do like nutritious food. As I am in the middle of chemo after a mastectomy and wanting to make sure my body isn’t a breeding ground for cancer again. Love the cooking videos and looking forward to getting my copy of the book!
Kris, thanks for finding Chad & sharing both yourself and him with us.
Hugs,
Sandy