Did you know that pesticides remain inside fruits and veggies even after they have been washed? That the pesticides can’t be washed or peeled off? Every day we are ingesting a cocktail of chemicals – about 230 different pesticides and pesticide by-products on peaches, apples, spinach, […]
When I think about my great-great-grandparents, I think about how they ate foods that were so much healthier than what we have today. They ate all natural, locally grown potatoes, beans, rice, vegetables, and fruit. They baked their own breads, and existed on a completely […]
Let’s face it — getting kids to eat their vegetables is not for the faint of heart. As parents, most of us have battled it out with our little ones – begging, pleading, and trying to convince them that broccoli and kale are truly delicious! […]
I have a love-hate relationship with eggs. I grew up eating eggs several times a week — scrambled or over easy for breakfast, egg salad with mayo for lunch, or a dinner recipe my mom would prepare, ultimately calling for eggs at some point in […]
When I started eating plant-strong, one of my biggest hurdles was learning how to substitute one ingredient for the other, to transform my favorite recipes into plant-powered, nutritious meals. I already knew which foods were not on my shopping list, but had to figure out […]
Now that you know how to make a smoothie, and which greens to use for smoothies, it’s time to face the reality that sometimes it’s just not convenient or easy to plan it out or find the time. Blending smoothies is not an exact science […]
My last post about the best greens for smoothies brought up a lot of questions from readers about how to make quick and easy smoothies! Which parts of the kale are used? What about the strawberry stems? Should the spinach be organic? It’s hard to […]
My son, a newly minted college graduate, walked into our local Whole Foods, and walked out with a bottle of a well-known brand of iced tea/refreshing juice/flavored water/whatever it was — and proudly announced that it only had 24 grams of organic raw cane sugar! […]
When I’m short on time in the kitchen, and who isn’t, I rely on delicious, fiber-filled smoothies that are a satisfying meal, balancing my blood sugar and providing me with long-lasting energy. These green smoothies save the day for me, and so easy to prepare […]
Whether your fur family barks, purrs, or chirps, they could all benefit from essential oils, just like their human parents. Essential oils may be natural and organically sourced, but the wrong oil can trigger an unwanted reaction. Every animal is different and may have different […]
