Category: Food
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Oh, Green Eggs and OKRA!
Okra is generally thought of as a “regional vegetable.” Often popularized in depiction of the American South, okra has been traditionally served steaming hot, straight from the frying pan. In recent years, okra has made its way into gourmet recipes and establishments for bringing a unique texture, appearance, and flavor profile to a variety of…
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The Power and Comfort of Pasta
You really can’t beat the power of pasta! It is a versatile food that is just perfect for: With so many new varieties of pasta–lentil, rice, corn, wheat, black bean, garbanzo, and Jerusalem artichoke–you can acquire a wide range of nutrients, flavors, and textures. This makes pasta even more versatile, especially for those who follow…
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Celery Brings a Crisp, Strong Flavor to Meals
Celery (Apium graveolens) is a biennial plant with pinnate, feathery leaflets and aromatic seeds. Commonly found in marshy, salty soils in coastal Europe and temperate Asia, celery was originally harvested for its strong-flavored leaves for culinary use.. As a medicinal food, celery is an excellent choice to include during fasting. All parts of celery–seed, leaves, stalk, and…
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Enjoy the Benefits of Cooking as a Family
Families that cook together laugh together. And learn together. And discover one another in new ways. In addition to learning about measurement, weight, and the chemistry of cooking, family members reap social and emotional health benefits when everyone is involved in the dinner, from recipe selection to food prep to cooking and serving a meal.…
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Colorful Carrots: Crunch Your Way to Good Health this Winter
Available throughout most of the year, carrots are a staple of a healthy diet and a well-known source of Vitamin A. Contrary to popular notion, Vitamin A is not a single nutrient, but a group of related nutrients: retinols and carotenoids. Our bodies require retinol for supporting a healthy immune system among other biological functions.…
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Raw Foods for Healthy Skin
Many raw foods are safe and especially good for nourishing the skin. Raw food provides the body with substantial amounts of fiber, minerals, vitamins, and essential fatty acids (EFAs). All of these are important for hydrating the skin, maintaining its underlying structure (collagen and elastin), and supporting the vascular system that brings nutrients to, and…
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The Grain-Free Food Debate: Good, Bad or Indifferent?
The health benefits of different brands of pet foods, particularly grain-free ones, is a big debate in the pet health industry, particularly for dogs. The current consensus seems to be that grain-free foods may do more harm than good for your pet, leading to a dangerous heart condition, which we describe below. Before we get…
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Beans…Good for You, Good for the Planet
Beans are a terrific example of a healthful food that provides what foodies call “sustainable nutrition.” They are an affordable, nutrient and protein-rich food that does not negatively impact the environment. Choose a few of your favorite beans, add a healthy grain, and you have a dish filled with protein and nutrients without taxing the…
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Portobello Mushroom: Nutrient Powerhouse
If you have the notion that not much goes on inside a mushroom, then we’ve got a surprise for you! Like humans, mushrooms convert sunlight into a usable form of Vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, essential minerals for bone health and strength. In addition to being one of the…
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Apricots are Awesome!
Though some will argue the apricot’s place of origin–China, Persia, India, or Armenia–there’s no denying the worldwide appeal of the tangy flavor packed in this little fruit. Now widely grown in the Americas, apricots make a healthy and versatile food choice, great for cooking, as well as eating raw, sliced, baked and dried. Apricots are…