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Snack Attack: 7 nutrient dense foods to make in less than 10 minutes(Post)
The crinkle of a granola bar wrapper, desperate scraping at the bottom of a yogurt container, neurotic crunching at rice cakes and popcorn- oh the familiar sounds of conventional snack time. Sometim
This Coffee or Tea is Great with a Capital G-hee!(Post)It seems like everywhere we turn, butter coffee is all the rage. Signs displaying “add some good fats to your coffee” are now popping up in local cafes and grocery stores around the country---and we’r
Spicy Chopped Salad with Sesame Lime Vinaigrette and Curry Cashews(Post)Throughout the warm summer months, there are so many occasions that call for veggie-heavy side dishes. From BBQs and picnics to an abundance of gorgeous produce at the farmer’s market to nights when i
What Are the Healthiest Cooking Oils to Use? A Guide to Good Fats(Post)At a family gathering last Sunday, my daughter and her fiancé were questioning which oil to use when cooking foods at high temperatures. It's a topic many of us grapple with, especially as we’re co
Cinnamon-Ginger Pumpkin Seed Butter(Post)I love making nut butters of all kinds. From almond butter, the trusty classic, to versions using more unique ingredients like cashews and raw honey, I find each variation satisfying. Lately I've been
Chocolate Hazelnut Butter: A sweet nutrient dense treat(Post)For many people, chocolate hazelnut spread (popularized as ever-delicious Nutella) brings back gleeful childhood memories. I remember the very first time I tried the stuff- slathered messily over sla
Tricked by Diet: Returning to nutrient dense foods(Post)There’s no denying that food these days is confusing. With over 40,000 items lining grocery store shelves and countless divergent “diet” theories, food choices can start to seem endless, scary, and
Vanilla Almond Chia Breakfast Bowl(Post)Last week I found myself in a breakfast rut. Don't you just hate when that happens? I woke up, walked down to the kitchen and scanned it blankly. I swung open the cabinets and peered into the refriger
Granola Done Right: A Simple Soaked Granola(Post)Who doesn't love granola? With that perfect crunch, satisfying sweetness and coveted packability, granola is the dream snack for a foodie on-the-go. With so many variations, it seems hard to go wron
Cooking with Oils: the good, the bad, and the ugly(Post)In addition to the beautiful fall foliage and change of wardrobe, another thing we love about fall is getting back in the kitchen. There is no more fear of turning on that oven or cooking over a hot s
What are Good Fats to Eat?(Post)Our bodies need certain high quality fats for two main reasons: Healthy fats contain important naturally occuring vitamins Healthy fats supply different types of fatty acids We all seem to understan
Pumpkin Granola Bars(Post)We’re well into the swing of fall with school schedules, sporting events and lots of all around busy-ness. In this cozy season, we’re desperately in need of delicious, nutritious snacks to pack for lu