I love celebrating the Solstices with family and friends around a nice outdoor fire ring. With, of course, delicious (and nutritious!) food and drinks. For those of us who love chocolate, this is not that pre-packaged envelope of sugar sweet, lacking depth, beverage...
I love the Friday pop-up produce stand one of our local farmers puts together. Having the opportunity to get fresh, local, organic produce year round is indeed a joy. Last week I picked up a pretty delicata squash and one of my favorite calcium rich greens, arugula. I...
Mung beans are one of the best plant-based sources of protein. They’re rich in essential amino acids (the ones that our body cannot produce AND they are high in important vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. They deliver a whopping 14.5 grams of protein per cup...
One thing I truly enjoy is a really fresh, organic, multi-plant, salad. But once I started seriously reading labels, I realized that most of my commercially prepared favorite salad dressing had ingredients that were not in the best interest of my health. As Michael...
When it comes to bone health, have you heard about Selenium? It’s a little powerhouse trace mineral that carries a big punch. Called “the protector” by some, as it: Slows bone loss and supports bone building Helps you body clear toxic metals that can cause bone loss...
I was recently invited to a large potluck style picnic, and I wanted to bring something healthy, gluten free, and that would be “safe” to sit out for a while at the picnic. After a quick scan of what I’d picked up at the Farmer’s Market I decided to go ahead and toss...