Fasting Over Feasting

Remember the advice to “eat frequent small meals and snacks to boost metabolism”? Perhaps that suggestion needs to be re-examined. While we should obviously eat when we’re hungry, reading that suggestion as a call to constantly be snacking is likely one of the many...

Banana Bread (Egg-Free)

Have you ever had a batch of bananas turn brown before you had time to eat them? It happens to all of us! Here is a recipe for the most delicious and moist banana bread that is almost half bananas by weight. Banana Bread (Egg-Free) 4 over-ripe bananas (peeled)2/3 cup...

Vegetarian City Tacos

Vegetarian City Tacos This recipe’s filling is made by grinding walnuts and cauliflower with spices and then toasting the mixture on a pan in the oven. 1 cup walnuts2 cups cauliflower florets (about one small head)1 jalapeno pepper (seeds and stems removed)2...

Veggie Taco Bowl

Veggie Taco Bowl Here is a great way to use a vegetarian meaty taco filling made with roasted cauliflower and walnuts. 1 cup walnuts1 cup cauliflower florets (about one small head)1 jalapeno pepper (seeds and stems removed)2 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground...

This Spud’s for You

Despite the popular keto craze, don’t be a tater hater. There are a million reasons why potatoes can be part of a healthy diet. In addition to being a good source of potassium and vitamin C, potatoes also provide fiber to help curb your appetite. The problem with many...

Sleep is Good Food

Many of us look at our eating habits because we want to lose weight or “have more energy,” which are totally valid reasons for making changes. Food impacts so many health conditions from arthritis to obesity and without adequate or balanced nutrition, weight and...

Raw Food vs. Cooked Food: A Nutrient Analysis

Which foods contain more nutrients – raw or cooked? The answer isn’t as clear as you might expect. There are many different food preparation methods, with some involving heat to bake, steam, roast, or fry; we eat other foods raw, and some foods dried or sprouted. Each...

Hot Facts About Frozen Meals

The reasons can vary from “I don’t have time to cook”, to “It’s too hard to cook for one person”, to “I don’t really know how to cook.” Whatever the reason, enter the frozen dinner. Peel off the plastic, pop it in the microwave and dinner is done....

Comparing Dairy and Plant-Based Milks

There are so many milks on the market today! Each new variety comes covered in packaging that touts myriad health claims and nutrient boosts, but which milks actually provide decent nutrition? Take a look at the chart below to find the perfect milk for you… Now...

Cauliflower Power!

With the popularity of low carb diets, cauliflower has been in the spotlight as the “new rice”. But there’s lots more to love about cauliflower beyond its low carb count. Cauliflower is part of the cabbage family, right up there with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and...