seasonal eating

On a busy day, quinoa can be a very good friend. It’s a great companion for many vegetables, plus it’s nutritious and cooks quickly.

Sure, winter produce doesn’t look quite as pristine as summer peaches, berries, and corn, but vegetables like kohlrabi, broccoli rabe, and even horseradish are powerful foods with plenty of flavor and lots of nutrition.

Did you know that 33 million tons of food enters landfills annually?

Nearly 40% of food produced in the United States is wasted annually.

150,000 tons of food is wasted daily in the U.S., which equates to about a pound per person.

Can I convince you that there’s a best time for pizza, and that it happens to be right now? When it’s cold, we naturally crave heavier foods that provide fat and protein which our bodies transform into insulation. And while many people feel the need to resist food cravings, I’d say that listening to your body, giving it the best version of what it’s asking for, and enjoying every bite is a great approach to health.

When winter rolls around, I like to mix up my salads with some delicious seasonal foods.

Winter, a time when we’re compelled to spend increased time indoors, can leave us feeling a little stagnant. If you’d like a quick pick-me-up, or just something healthy and delicious to eat, check out the grapefruit that’s in season now. The fragrance of grapefruit is energizing, and the fruit is rich in good-for-you antioxidant vitamin C.

With the start of the new year, many of us shift our diets in favor of a clean lifestyle. But before you rearrange your plate, consider this: the season hasn’t changed. In Ayurveda, this means you need the same level of deep nourishment in January that you did before all those festive holiday parties. So, if you’re trying to give your body a break while still providing it with nourishing food, what are you supposed to eat?

I love eating seasonally, and when fall rolls around, that means eating more mushrooms. There are three adaptogenic mushrooms I particularly like to incorporate into my diet: chaga, reishi and shiitake. Find out what makes these mushrooms so special, along with fun ways to incorporate them into your day. 

Looking to add something healthy and a little sweet to your fall table? How about a spiced fruit salad? And even if you’re thinking not another fruit salad, keep reading, because this is not your average fruit salad. Inspired by the classic fruit chaat common in India and Pakistan, this fruit salad has spicy, tangy South Asian flair. Whether you add it to your breakfast, brunch, dinner, or holiday table, it’s sure to wow.

I've been called a soup head all my life, and I certainly live up to that name in autumn. As soon as the weather gets colder, I start making soup almost every day. Here are three hearty soup recipes perfect for autumn that I personally love and make all the time.