This is a guest post by Lori Popkewitz Alper. It originally appeared on her blog, Groovy Green Livin. Edible seeds have been making their way into my smoothies, soups and chili over the past few weeks. The assortment of edible seeds that lines … Continue reading
It seems these days almost every other food we hear about has some magic property that turns it into a “superfood.” The term, which did not exist 10 years ago, was coined by Steven G. Pratt, MD in his book SuperFoods … Continue reading
This is a guest blog post by Jennifer Lee, Ph.D. Everybody is talking about antioxidants. It’s hard to keep up with all the latest “superfoods” and their supposed antioxidant benefits. But few people can explain why it is that we … Continue reading
We spent Friday and Saturday at the Anaheim Convention Center, which was jam packed for the Expo West Natural Food Show. The show brings together manufacturers, buyers, foodies, and everyone else interested in a slightly healthier alternative to standard grocery … Continue reading
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Yes! You know the vegetable that I am referring to – KALE. Kale is on every list for “healthiest vegetable”. One cup of kale contains 36 calories, 5 grams of … Continue reading
Did you know that less than 10% of Americans consume tree nuts in their raw form? Tree nuts include walnuts, brazil nuts, hazelnuts,cashews, pecans, pine nuts, almonds and pistachios. Today we’ll talk about walnuts. Walnuts are simply wonderful. They’re tasty, affordable and … Continue reading
Omega-3 has been a hot buzzword in the food space for the better part of the last decade. Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that omega-3 is important for a healthy diet. But not all omega-3′s are created equal. Which … Continue reading
Happy Presidents Day folks! Lots of friends from abroad are jealous of us for the great long holiday weekends we as a nation have put together during the year. So if you are off work today to celebrate Presidents’ Day, … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is a big annual chocolate-fest, driving about 5% of annual chocolate sales. As with wine, chocolate is much more than a food, it is an art form. And in the past few years, chocolate has become synonymous with health … Continue reading
You won’t see this commercial, by Chef Rob Endelman and his wife, during the big game today. That’s because Quinoa, broccoli, and other healthy foods are not part of the modern multi billion dollar food chain. But imagine if Kale … Continue reading