Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Eat your fall display!

It is definitely pumpkin season! We know all about those classic orange pumpkins, but what about the pretty blue pumpkins? Queensland Blue is a gorgeous pumpkin with a light blue, silvery skin. It’s a variety that hails from Australia and was introduced to the United States back in 1932. The Queensland Blue looks quite similar […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Who wants a date?

Sure you can get a sugar fix and an energy boost from a candy bar, but if you’re trying to lead a healthier lifestyle, perhaps going for a date might be a better idea. No, not that kind of date. The fruit! Dates grow on palm trees (date palms to be exact) and they’ve been […]

Veggie freezing guide

All sorts of nutritious edibles are being plucked from the ground across North America at this very moment. Yes, October is harvest time. Even if you haven’t grown your own vegetables this year, you should still make the most of all that great local organic produce that can be so difficult to source (depending on […]

23 Fruits and Veggies in Season 24/7

Eating foods in season is so important to me. When you eat local foods that are in season, you get the freshest produce possible, with the most nutritional benefits. That’s why, over the past number of months, we’ve been sharing articles featuring tips and health benefits around seasonal farmers’ market finds. So thank goodness that […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: The 3 Best Shrimp to Buy (and Which to Avoid)

Everyone loves shrimp. It’s easy to prepare, it’s versatile and it’s delicious. Shrimp is the most eaten seafood in the United States. Probably because it’s found in virtually every type of cuisine imaginable, from Asian stir-fries to Indian curries. But shrimp is one of those controversial foods that should only be eaten if it’s of […]

Do You Workout? Here’s How to Eat…

If you’re exercising hard for more than 90 minutes, especially at a high-intensity level, you really have to be sure that you’re eating to support your performance and recovery. You have to be serious about ensuring that the right nutrients are going to the right places and that your body doesn’t get sad and confused. […]

Best deals on healthy foods at Trader Joe’s

With more than 400 stores in the United States, Trader Joe’s has become a household name. Known for its everyday low prices, Trader Joe’s promises value to its many faithful customers. There is a reason why you can actually find Trader Joe’s fan clubs on Facebook. People LOVE this chain and its Hawaiian-shirt-clad cashiers. It’s […]

Why White​ Vinegar is on the Blacklist

If you’ve been reading our Saving Dinner posts and articles for any amount of time, hopefully, you’ve grown aware of the dangers of the GMOs lurking in our food chain. Sometimes it feels like a never-ending battle to avoid these foods. Everywhere we turn, there’s a new food danger to be aware of. GMOs are […]

The Alkaline Life Saver?

When we eat a diet containing too much sugar, protein and grains, our bodies become acidic. With your body in an acidic state, you may experience pain, weight gain and you may also be at risk of developing any number of diseases. That’s because a low oxygen (acidic) environment in the body allows for viruses, […]