Yacon Syrup: The Little Known Sweetener
I was pleasantly surprised to discover yacon-pronounced similar to “bacon” but with a short “a”-not only because I am a vegan but also because...
The Health Benefits of Beets
Sweet, nutritious, and edible from root to leaf, this is the perfect time of year to include beets and all their goodness into your...
FDA Proposes Ban On All Artificial Trans Fats
After more than a century of being on store shelves, this week the FDA proposed eliminating all added trans fats from food products in...
New Nordic Nutrition Guidelines Recommend a Diet Rich in Plant Based Foods
The obesity rates in Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) are far less than in the U.S. While the obesity rate in the U.S....
6 Reasons to Love Portobello Mushrooms
As a vegetarian and then a vegan for more than four decades, I have enjoyed Portobello mushrooms in a variety of ways, but the...
Is Kombucha Good For You?
Health-crazed celebrities like Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow have been spotted sipping kombucha and some are touting it as the next “big thing” in probiotics-but...
14-Year Old McDonald's Hamburger Didn't Decay
In case you need a reminder about the importance of eating fresh food, here's inspiration: A man from Utah named David Whipple bought a...
Meet Kaniwa, Quinoa's Cousin
The next time you are looking for a different type of grain or seed to try for yourself or to serve to your family,...
Vegan Alternatives to Cheese, Butter & Other Dairy Products
Taking the plunge into veganism can be an easy step for ethical and health reasons--in theory, anyway. Your taste buds, however, may have a...
4 Things You Should Know About Colon Hydrotherapy
The colon is an organ that benefits from regular detoxification, and colon hydrotherapy is one of the most effective forms of colon cleansing,...
