Which cancer-fighting veggie deserves another chance?
Have you ever seen Brussels sprouts before they’re harvested from their stalks? They are just the coolest looking things! The next time you’re at the farmer’s market, see if you can find some. They’re awesome—a little tree with tiny cabbages up and down the stalk. I adore Brussels sprouts—now. But when I was a kid, […]
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 […]
Are your hormones raging out of control? Learn how to balance them with food.
You hear about it all of the time, but do you really understand how important hormone health is to your overall well-being? Think of hormones as tiny little chemical messengers in your body. These little guys are responsible for regulating all kinds of important things within the body including metabolism, mood, reproduction, growth and development, […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: What delicious hybrid do honeybees love?
It’s boysenberry season! Though, you may have a hard time finding fresh boysenberries. Boysenberries are a highly perishable berry, so, for that reason, you’re most likely to find them frozen than fresh. In any case, today we’re concentrating on this berry by giving you a trick, a tip, and a recipe for this slightly sweet, […]
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 […]
Sleep better, feel better, and think clearer
with one “shot” a day
If you have a hard time meeting your daily veggie requirements, try adding a shot of wheatgrass juice to your morning routine. An ounce of this deep green concoction contains roughly as many minerals as two and a half pounds of fresh vegetables! Wheatgrass is actually considered to be a complete food all in itself, […]
Soup for summer? (with THIS recipe, for sure!)
You’ll find gazpacho on the summer menus of many nice restaurants. It sounds fancier and more complicated than it really is. Basically, gazpacho is cold vegetable soup. You can see why it’s called something else now, yes? Gazpacho doesn’t sound very appetizing but it’s actually a delicious and refreshing meal for a hot summer day. […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: What common herb works for smoothies and tea?
Fresh mint is a common sight in the summertime and today you’re going to get a tip, a trick, and a recipe featuring this pretty little leaf! I have mint growing in my garden and let me tell you when you plant mint, you have mint for life! Really. Mint can take over so you […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: What cancer-fighting veggie is related to melons & squash (but tastes like neither)?
Today we’re talking about one of the coolest residents of the produce aisle—the cucumber! Today I’m going to give you a trick, a tip and a recipe featuring this familiar green veggie. Cucumbers are related to both melons and squashes, but curiously they don’t taste like other members of either family! In fact, cucumbers don’t […]