{"id":14264,"date":"2026-06-11T18:02:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14264"},"modified":"2026-06-11T18:02:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:02:28","slug":"cooking-with-judy-coming-at-nutritious-meals-from-different-angles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14264","title":{"rendered":"Cooking with Judy: Coming at nutritious meals from different angles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Something unusual happened at Melissa\u2019s Produce headquarters last week.<\/p>\n

A group of food writers and bloggers had gathered to hear the Wellness Babes discuss their 12-part online wellness course, preceded, as usual, by a sumptuous buffet lunch using recipes from the Wellness Babes\u2019 archives.<\/p>\n

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The chocolate mousse, supposedly a \u201chealth food,\u201d quickly disappeared. \u201cIt was the first thing we ran out of,\u201d joked Robert Schueller, Melissa\u2019s director of public relations.<\/p>\n

Functional nutritionist Julie DelaBarre, cookbook author Ragan Wallake and actress, mindset expert and motivational speaker Brianna Brown Keen introduced us to their wellness program designed to help women \u201clook better, feel better and do better\u201d through sustainable lifestyle habits rather than restrictive diets.<\/p>\n

Over a lunch featuring the trio\u2019s recipes \u2014 vibrant salads, Green Goddess chicken lettuce wraps, health-conscious desserts and a refreshing creamy lemonade elixir \u2014 they shared the personal journeys that inspired their collaboration.<\/p>\n

Five years ago, Keen said, the three friends combined what she calls their individual \u201csecret sauces\u201d to create the program. As an actress, she faced the constant pressure of being camera-ready while also coping with personal and family health challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cChange is really hard,\u201d she said. \u201cYour habits shape your future, and small changes now lead to big transformations later.\u201d<\/p>\n

Keen rejects the quick-fix mentality that dominates much of the wellness industry.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy mother was on a thousand diets,\u201d she said. \u201cNone of them worked because they were too extreme. It\u2019s not about restriction. If it doesn\u2019t taste good, you\u2019re not going to maintain it.\u201d<\/p>\n

DelaBarre arrived at nutrition through a different path. Trained as a dancer, she became fascinated by the connection between food, strength and healing. Her work has included athletes, individuals struggling with fertility and oncology patients recovering from cancer treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cHealth and wellness are in our control through our lifestyle,\u201d she said. \u201cEvery meal is an opportunity to heal.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Her approach emphasizes whole foods and understanding how nutrition affects the body physically, emotionally and psychologically. But she is quick to acknowledge that even the healthiest meal plan won\u2019t succeed if people don\u2019t enjoy eating it.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s where Wallake comes in. Growing up in a family shaped by her Hungarian grandmother\u2019s rich cooking, Wallake developed an early appreciation for food. While modeling and traveling, she began searching for ways to recreate beloved family dishes with a healthier twist.<\/p>\n

The journey eventually led to a food blog and cookbook.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted recipes that have purpose and health benefits,\u201d she said, \u201capproachable, everyday recipes that are clean, delicious and fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wallake also believes food is about more than nutrition, she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I\u2019ve learned over time is that it doesn\u2019t matter how far from home you\u2019ve traveled,\u201d she writes in her cookbook, \u201cBeauty in the Bite.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s important to keep home in your heart. Our history defines us. Everyone has a story. And quite often, it\u2019s food that connects us to that history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Together, the three women represent what may be the secret to their program\u2019s appeal: DelaBarre brings the science, Wallake brings the flavor and Keen brings the mindset.<\/p>\n

As for that avocado chocolate mousse, it demonstrates their philosophy in a single spoonful. Packed with healthy fats and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey, it delivers all the satisfaction of a traditional chocolate dessert with ingredients that support, rather than sabotage, wellness goals.<\/p>\n

Fullerton\u2019s Judy Bart Kancigor is the author of \u201cCooking Jewish\u201d and \u201cThe Perfect Passover Cookbook.\u201d Her website is cookingjewish.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

Velvety Avocado Chocolate Mousse<\/h3>\n

From the Wellness Babes, wellnessbabes.org.<\/p>\n

Yield: 4 servings<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

\u2022 2 ripe avocados (medium-large, perfectly soft)<\/p>\n

\u2022 1\/4 cup maple syrup (or raw honey)<\/p>\n

\u2022 1\/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<\/p>\n

\u2022 1\/4 cup full-fat coconut milk or almond milk<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 1\/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pinch sea salt<\/p>\n

\u2022 1-2 teaspoons espresso powder, optional<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 tablespoon melted dark chocolate for ultra richness, optional<\/p>\n

\u2022 Toppings (pick your vibe) can be fresh berries, toasted coconut flakes, chopped pistachios or cacao nibs, a drizzle nut butter or flaky sea salt<\/p>\n

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Method:<\/p>\n

1. Scoop avocado flesh into food processor or blender.<\/p>\n

2. Add maple syrup, cocoa powder, coconut milk, vanilla, and salt.<\/p>\n

3. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.<\/p>\n

4. Taste and adjust sweetness or chocolate intensity to your liking.<\/p>\n

5. Spoon into individual ramekins or jars; chill at least 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

6. Top and serve with flair!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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