get Fooducated!
For those of you interested in healthy eating and good food choices, there are few better spots than Fooducate to learn about the wide world […]
Month: January 2013
book review: Nourishing Wisdom
Have you ever thought, “What exactly is a ‘healthy diet’ and how do I go about eating a ‘balanced’ meal?” Or have you wondered, “How […]
for truly homemade foods, avoid the processed stuff!
There are many reasons to learn how to cook healthy, whole foods meals at home- family time, delicious flavors, quality nourishment, and affordability. So nothing […]
Vegan Cheesy Rice Recipe
Have you ever wondered how to use nutritional yeast? We’ll share the details about this wacky and wonderful condiment and give you a favorite recipe!
a quartet of Brussels sprout recipes
Oh, the humble Brussels Sprout. These teeny cabbages are a great source of fiber, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin C and has a host of […]
yoga pose of the week!
It’s no secret that many of us try to get into better shape as part of our New Year’s resolutions. My resolution is to do […]
roll with it!
Happy Friday everyone! Here’s a simple reminder to not worry about the small things!
Vegan Minestrone Soup
This vegan minestrone soup has a simple list of ingredients that comes together in this richly flavored, nourishing soup.
Butternut Squash Galette
This delicious meal is great for baking beginners: a simple dough and filling make it feel much fancier than it is!
when good foods go bad
Surely even the best chefs among us must make mistakes sometimes. Living with and learning from our mistakes is humbling, and it teaches us not […]
risotto-stuffed mushrooms
Risotto has a reputation for being very difficult, but this recipe is easy and amazingly delicious. Creamy arborio rice doesn’t need any soymilk or cream […]
Acid-Alkaline Balance for your Health: pH Balancing the Body
There is SO MUCH to know about pH balancing, and much of it is disputed or conflicting. But this is what is true: disease cannot grow in an alkaline environment. Our collectively high stress lifestyles and standard poor diet leads to acidic conditions in the body. Chronic acid conditions can have negative impacts on health, however, it can be reversed or mitigated with a high intake of alkalizing foods.
Thai Green Curry with Eggplant
Yesterday we shared a recipe for round eggplant, and today we have a recipe for the thinner, longer Asian style eggplant. These come in purple […]
Vegan Eggplant Parmesan! (or, what the heck do you do with eggplant?)
I will admit, eggplant is not my thing. I find it extremely odd- suggestively shaped, mushy textured, and daunting to prepare. But this humble little […]
The Definition of Organic and Natural
How often do you hear the words ‘natural‘ and ‘organic‘? What about ‘whole-grain‘ and ‘fair-trade‘? Which of these labels actually tell you something about the […]