Give Peas a Chance

I have yet to meet a vegetable I didn’t like . . . eventually. Take avocado, for example. I mean that figuratively, of course. I will hide avocados with the chocolate to keep them safe, if necessary. But that was not always the case. Avocados are actually a fruit masquerading as a vegetable, and when […]

5 Reasons to Go Meat-free

Look at all the meat alternatives on restaurant menus and the array of plant-based products at grocery stores, and it’s clear that the number of people choosing to eat less meat is steadily increasing. While a vegetarian diet has historically been associated with plain salads, bland tofu, and the fear of malnutrition, this outdated perception […]

Dealing With Picky Eaters

Variety is the spice of life—unless you’re a toddler who demands dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets and mac ’n’ cheese at every meal. Picky eating isn’t uncommon among youngsters, but that doesn’t make the issue any less frustrating for parents. Here are some ways you can make healthy foods more attractive to kiddos:   Taste test.  “Hey, […]

Fruity Yogurt Bark

Wash and cut your fruit of choice—the options are endless, but strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries make a great combination for the summer. Add fruit to yogurt. If you want the yogurt to be on the sweeter side, mix in a little honey, maple syrup, or vanilla extract before stirring in all the fruit. Pour the […]

7 Foods That Feed Your Brain

A Add these brain-loving superfoods to your diet to promote mental clarity, good mood, and support optimal brain health. 1. Leafy green vegetables Pile on leafy greens, like lettuce, collards, kale, and spinach. Greens provide brain-healthy nutrients, including phylloquinone, lutein, and folate. According to a 2018 study published in Neurology, eating greens preserves memory and […]

Non-dairy French Crepes

Crepes don’t take any more effort than conventional pancakes, but they do require a delicate touch. Your first crepe will usually stick, but don’t give up. Makes 12 medium-sized crepes. 2 cups nondairy milk (soy, almond, or rice) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons nondairy butter or margarine, melted (plus 4 tablespoons for brushing, optional) […]

11 Common Questions About a Whole-food, Plant-based Diet

1. What does it mean to eat a whole-food, plant-based diet?  A whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet means eating mostly minimally processed foods that come from plants—vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds.  What’s not included? Foods from animals, including meat, poultry, fish, milk, cheese, and eggs.  Definitions of a whole-food, plant-based diet vary. T. […]