Vegan

Many a night I’ve been elbow deep in dinner prep or in line at the grocery store when I realize I’ve forgotten to plan for a side dish.  Sure, homemade veggie burgers are great—but they’re not very substantial on their own.  Maybe it’s because I’m from the Southern U.S., but I feel much more satisfied when I have a filling side dish (or two!) along with my entrée.  The problem is that I’m usually much more focused on the main attraction, and it’s not unusual for the side dish to be relegated

Do you want to eat more plants? If so, you have a lot of company. Interest in the topic spiked dramatically last year. Plant-based eating is both timeless and totally new, depending on how you look at it. Throughout time, the overwhelming majority of societies were plant-based, but in the last century unprecedented changes at the societal and agricultural levels began to make plant-based eating worthy of a fresh look.

I’ve recently cut some very specific foods out of my diet, and it’s led me to look for cravings satisfiers in unexpected places.  For example, I can no longer munch at night—I’ve eliminated cane sugar, corn, and cow’s milk

Going plant-based, increasing your exercise, and cutting back on red meat can all be positive changes to your lifestyle, but for some of us, those same choices can result in anemia.

Would you like to clean up from the inside out or give your immune system a boost? Cranberries are packed full of detoxifying nutrients that can guard your body against disease. Today I’ll teach you how to harness their nutritional powers by creating a drink that will give you a huge dose of protective plant elements.

For thousands of years, indigenous peoples of the Peruvian portion of the Amazon Basin in South America have cultivated an amazing plant that is a powerhouse of nutrients.

Butternut squash is abundant ‘round these parts lately.  It’s in our CSA box, at the farmers market, at the grocery store and the farm stand.  I’m not complaining!  Butternut squash is a delicious and versatile ingredient that I enjoy cooking with (even if I still struggle to cut it open sometimes).  I often make some version of a butternut squash risotto, but this recipe is a delightful twist on

Are you one of the happiest people in the world? It’s not a guarantee, but if you are, perhaps you live in Costa Rica, Denmark, or Singapore—all homes of the happiest people in the world. In his latest book, National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner draws from research spanning, as the book proclaims, “141 countries to uncover how and why the hot spots produce the world’s most satisfied, healthy, and thriving people.”

Looking for a delicious treat that will give you life through the cold, dry winter?  A homemade pumpkin pie smoothie will satisfy your sweet tooth and nourish you from the inside out. This healthy little indulgence contains vitamins and minerals that will give your skin a beautiful glow. And it’s simple to put together.

It's the holiday season, and if you're hosting a get-together, that means making tons of food! It can be quite overwhelming, especially when you're still trying to be as healthy as possible. Thankfully, there are ways to create a healthy holiday feast that's both delicious and nutritious. This guide will show you how to make great vegetarian (and some vegan) dishes utilizing seasonal food that will both delight and fill your guests.