The Bounties of Spring
With a global food supply and transportation system, we take for granted that we can eat a wide variety of produce at any time of year. But many people have no idea what is in season when or what is…
Around the World Wednesday – India
It’s dinner at our house, but not just any dinner! It’s Around the World Wednesday! (I must give my stepdaughter, Kendall, credit for the catchy name 😊). So, what is “Around the World Wednesday”? It is a time for our…
Eating Mindfully
As Americans, we tend to follow very busy work and activity schedules, and eating is just something we squeeze in wherever it fits. Busy moms and single folks too, often find themselves mindlessly gulping down breakfast while standing at the…
The Virtual Table
As if busy lives and hectic work schedules weren’t enough to force us to eat isolation, now there’s COVID-19. Given we’re experiencing a pandemic, why is an increased incidence of eating in isolation of concern or relevance right now? Aside…
Yogurt – Junk vs. Gems
There you stand, in awe, as you face the endless rows of yogurt in the dairy cooler, nearly overcome by the choices… YoCrunch Oreo. Seriously? GoGurt. Is that really yogurt? Real Fruit. As opposed to what? Not sure that’s too…
Boost Your Mood through Kindness
“I did NOT want to get out of bed today.” “I can’t get motivated.” “I’m in a rut.” “I just want to stay inside and do nothing this weekend.” These are all words I’ve heard from friends, colleagues, and acquaintances,…
Plant Milk – Which is Best?
There’s a section of the supermarket that is exploding, and I’m not talking about the cold cereal aisle. Consumers are now drowning in choices of plant-based milk, which is making it more and more difficult to determine which one is…
Prioritizing What Really Matters
Is that a Christmas tree in February? Up in my house? Indeed, it is! Standing tall and proud! You may be thinking, “Tall, perhaps. But, proud? C’mon. Aren’t you embarrassed to admit your tree is still up?” The answer is,…
HEMP – MORE THAN HYPE
Hemp foods are packed with nutrients and offer a host of potential health benefits, but there’s a lot of confusion and misinformation about hemp and its relationship to marijuana. So, before we jump into the awesomeness of hemp foods, let’s……
Cut it out, Sugar!
Who’s not trying to cut out sugar these days? When I ask people why they’re “cutting out sugar” I usually get a response like, “I’m trying to eat healthier” or “I’m trying to lose weight”. The truth is, avoiding, or…
