Foods to Help Insomnia
We can all use a little help falling asleep sometimes, and for a few of us, that's just about every night. Insomnia's the best, right? Not. Try these suggestions from Shape Magazine the next time you need a dose of…
Turkey Meatloaf
Who says meatloaf has to be made of meat? Our version is made from ground turkey, and is chock full of great vegetables. You could also skip the turkey and just use a "meaty" mushroom, like crimini or portobello.…
HOT TIP: Fiber-ama!
Fiber is fabulous for you for more than the obvious reasons. Find out more... HOT TOP: Scientists at Leeds University found that increasing your fiber intake by seven grams a day can lower your risk of heart disease…
Roasting Butternut Squash
Here are step by step instructions on how to roast butternut squash. We use this in many dishes. It is easy to roast, extremely good for you and delicious! Give it a try! Cut squash into halves…
Golden Toasted Panzanella
Our Food Editor Christine is making some magic with this hearty Italian salad. Sign us up! I spent some time housesitting this summer in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts. Not only is it gorgeously picturesque with lovely…
Cherry Chocolate Shakes
As we say goodbye to summer, try this delicious, tart and chocolate-y treat to keep the summer going just a little bit longer. 2/3 cup almond milk 3/4 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries 1 scoop whey protein powder,…
HOT TIP: Garlic!
Today's HOT TIP: Get the goods on GARLIC! According to a recent study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, sprouted garlic has almost twice as many antioxidants as unsprouted garlic. So when it starts to…
Zucchini Bread(cake)
This is a spin on my stepmother Barb's zucchini bread. I took out the processed sugar and used more natural ingredients, which makes it dense like a cake rather than light like a bread. Either way, it is delicious! …
HOT TIP: Top Hydrating Foods
Staying hydrated is SO important for good health! Here are the top hydrating foods when you need a little bit extra: STRAWBERRIES 91% water! TOMATOES 94.5% water AND CUCUMBERS 96.7 water! WATERMELON! 91.5% water …
Lentil Bolognese
If you love Italian food (like me) and prefer a plant-based diet (like me), then you will love this lentil bolognese (like me). :-P 1 package dried lentils 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped…