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Are you as confused by seaweed as I am? I know that it’s hella good for you. I like it when it shows up in my miso soup or wrapped around my sushi. But as far as incorporating seaweeds into my cooking repertoire or distinguishing between different types, I’m hopeless. So cheers to Vibrant Wellness Journal for this handy cooking with seaweed guide! More
As I have mentioned in the past, I have always had an upset or irritated stomach. Despite trying numerous medications and other methods, I have yet to find something that truly helps. However, changing my diet to include much more … More
First things first: I don’t have a kid. I am not a parent, and my 7-year-old nephew is the type of kid who says things like, “That has too much salt content, it’s not good for me,” so I have … More
Behold the power of green veggies! A new study revealed that a compound found in cruciferous veggies, like broccoli, can not only prevent–but kill– leukemia cells.
Published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers found that a specific compound in vegetables like broccoli–sulforaphane–caused the cancer cells in acute lymphoblastic leukemia to die. More
We all know that a healthy, balanced diet is one of the best ways to stave off cancer, but now, a new research study reveals the exact fruits and vegetables we should be eating if we want to reduce our risk of breast cancer. Get ready to make a shopping list. More
Wondering how you can bring the spice back into your sex life? Perhaps it’s not about adding anything, so much as taking away. More
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In my exploration of seasonable produce from my local Farmer’s Market, I finally came across one veggie that I thought I knew how to use: bok choy. My mom used to put it in a salad made with (this is true) raw Top Ramen noodles and some kind of vinaigrette (it was a recipe from when my great-grandparents lived in Hawaii), and besides, I’d seen it in stir-fries and things at restaurants. Ha! I thought. Bok choy, you are not my nemesis. But then I took it home and realized that, much like a Christmas puppy, it deserved more love than I was prepared to give it. More
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We’ll be sharing spring recipes—from new cookbooks, food bloggers and our own kitchens—here soon. But before we do, let’s take a look at what’s in season now around the country (so we can bring the freshest ingredients to our spring tables). Early spring sees asparagus, spinach, lettuce, and radishes in most parts of the United States. In warmer states, berries, snap peas, cherries and grapefruit are growing. More
First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on the Tonight Show last night, and while we love the delicious-looking whole wheat pizza she brought on stage, we love the fact that she got Jay Leno to eat his veggies for the first time since 1969. Take a look at this video clip where the talk show host samples some of Michelle’s cooking and also makes a very funny remark about “White House honey”. More
There are some sections of the population who consider pizza to be a vegetable–but then again, most of them also consider recess or lunch their favorite subjects, because they are under the age of 11. So what’s Congress‘ excuse for deciding that a meal of pizza and tater tots is nutritious enough for school lunches? More
We are now firmly ensconced in winter squash season. Winter squash is the term used for several different species of squash that grow over the summer and are harvested and eaten in their mature stage (once skin has hardened), unlike summer squash, which are harvested immature. The most popular or common types are pumpkin, acorn squash, butternut squash and spaghetti squash, but there are more than 30 varieties of winter squash. Check out these six squash recipes—each using a different type of winter squash—for inspiration on working more winter squash into your diet this fall. More
