Where are 90% of a walnut’s antioxidants found?
Walnuts are like nature’s perfect little packaged food. Chock full of healthy fats, antioxidants, protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins, walnuts reign supreme in the kingdom of nuts. Just a quarter cup of walnuts a day is plenty for you to reap their health benefits. And just what sorts of health benefits are we talking about? […]
Timeless benefits of summer savory
Savory is a fragrant aromatic herb with two seasons, bringing us winter savory and summer savory. Winter savory is very pungent, making it less popular for cooking than its lighter, more fancy-free cousin, summer savory. Both summer and winter savory have been used medicinally and in cuisine for a couple of thousand years—no small wonder […]
It’s probably in your cupboard & can lower your blood pressure!?
When apple cider ferments, the sugar in that cider gets broken down by bacteria and yeast into alcohol. From there, the cider becomes vinegar. Apple cider vinegar, to be precise. Cider vinegar adds a wonderful zip to recipes calling for white vinegar, and unlike white vinegar, it also has quite a good nutritional profile (and […]
Which leafy green contains more than 8 times your daily required amount of Vitamin K?
Swiss chard is still making a big appearance at my local farmer’s market…how about yours? If you’ve been wondering about whether or not you should pick up some of these leafy greens, I say, do it! Swiss chard is sometimes known as white beet, strawberry spinach, Chilian beet, leaf beet, spinach beet, Sicilian beet, Roman […]
Don’t Throw This Away!
Do you toss away the tops of your beets when you’re preparing the roots for your meal? Or do you eat them, too? Many people don’t realize that the red-veined leaves of the beetroot are not only edible, but they’re also chock full of all kinds of nutrients. You can boost the nutritional value of […]
Bite into the benefits of the “new” red meat
It’s funny how suddenly people are wild about bison. But, once upon a time, these animals were a major source of protein and nutrients in North America. Bison isn’t new by any means, but it is certainly enjoying new popularity! If you’re searching for a different red meat to add to your repertoire, keep your […]
What cabbage cousin looks like a turnip?
What vegetable looks like a cross between a cabbage and a turnip but tastes like a broccoli stalk? Kohlrabi, of course! Kohlrabi is actually German for “cabbage turnip”, or so I’ve been told. Kohlrabi is readily available right now, and this interesting-looking vegetable is very healthy. An excellent source of fiber and Vitamin C, a […]
10 gluten-free lunchbox ideas that kids will love
As much as we might hate the thought of it, summer is coming to an end and it’s time to start thinking about the kids getting back on a routine and going back to school. If there’s one thing parents tend to agree on, it’s the fact that packing the daily lunch can be a […]
What anti-bacterial salad ingredient
is also my favorite herb?
There is a plant that’s doing well in my garden and coincidentally it’s also my favorite herb. Basil is the key ingredient in pesto, a popular condiment made of olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. But basil is also a key topping for a traditional margarita pizza and you can’t have a […]