Whether you plant them or pick them up at the grocery store or farmers’ market, adding fresh herbs is a quick way to transform ordinary meals into extraordinary meals. Besides helping flavor foods when cutting back on salt, fat and sugar, herbs may offer additional benefits of their own. Researchers are finding many culinary herbs […]
Alongside the usual savory and sweet items that every pantry needs, there are a few ingredients that are particularly useful for vegetarians and vegans, as well as those wanting to eat more meatless meals. All of these items are ideal for adding protein, texture, and flavor to what you’re cooking. Each household’s pantry will vary […]
With Memorial Day right around the corner, it’s time to start planning the menu! Memorial Day is a great excuse for fun, sun and of course, grilling. It the best way to kick off the summer! But there’s no need to limit yourself to the usual beef burgers and hot dogs. If you’re hosting for […]
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One of the best things you can do for your health is to eat seasonally and locally. Not only are you more likely to get the nutrients your body needs during each time of year, you’re a lot more likely to increase your fruit and veggie intake whilst also supporting local economies, farmers and ecosystems. […]
If since your early days, you’ve found yourself drawn to sweets, your DNA may be behind it. (I personally, didn’t need a DNA test for this one, everyone in my family knows I’m a chocoholic!) Ignoring these cravings and blaming your lack of self-control is likely not the answer. So what is? It could be […]
To be successful at anything requires a plan, and that includes eating right! Without a meal plan, it’s a whole lot easier to order take-out trap again… only to realize you made dinner once this week, and it was or cereal. Use the weekend to your advantage and plan your meals for the week ahead […]
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The benefits of mindfulness and meditation are seemingly endless. The mental and physical benefits of slowing down, breathing and quieting the mind are advertised across every form of social media, news feed and literature. But how, exactly, does mindfulness apply to food? How can we practice mindful eating? First of all, your stomach and your […]
Most people don’t realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. Turns out, about 40% of our food ends up wasted, and about 95 percent of that ends up in landfills or combustion facilities. In 2014, we disposed of more than 38 million tons of food waste. […]
