Nutrition
The Produce you Must Buy Organic
Make practical produce choices based on budget, access and preference, with simple guidance for washing and handling fruits and vegetables.
Mmm… Chocolate
Choose and enjoy dark chocolate without exaggerated health claims, plus make a simple batch of cocoa-nut truffles.
Why Eating in Season is Healthier
Did you notice that with each season you crave something else? Or you gravitate around certain foods? That’s because with the change of season and, therefore, temperature, your body is trying to stay balanced and compensate for what is lacking most. Also, your body naturally adapts to the produce that’s in season, and it’s best you…
The Serving Size Secret You Must Know
Quick Quiz: How many portions are in a bag of snack-size whole grain crackers? Or a small bottle of locally-pressed juice? Or a lunchbox pack of granola bars? Hint: it’s not “one.” Often, the above products contain two or two-and-a-half servings per package. Can YOU Eat Just One? Sure, you could go ahead and enjoy…
Go Beyond the Salad
When you think about healthy eating, salads and green vegetables usually come to mind. But how about adding a little more variety to your plan? Roots like carrots, sweet potatoes, and turnips, are a rich source of nutritious complex carbohydrates. Instead of upsetting blood sugar levels like refined sweet foods do, they help regulate them.…
Is Fat Really Bad for You?
Dietary fat: is it good or bad? Well, both. You see, not all fats are created equal. There are good fats and bad fats. Besides, many studies lately reveled that fat is not the enemy, sugar is. But wait… Don’t reach out to the fridge just yet. You still need to know which fats to avoid,…
Powerful Plant Protein (plus cooking tips!)
“I was determined to know beans”— Henry David Thoreau, The Bean-Field. How about you? How well do you know beans? Creamy cannellinis, meaty garbanzos, sweet adzuki, tender pintos, and so many more—beans are one of the most powerful, nutrient-dense plant foods around. And if you read my previous blog, you know by now that this…