another new year has passed and once more millions have made resolutions to change their health, their bodies and their lives. the truth is only around...
3 tips for a healthy holiday season
customs and traditions over the holiday season are widely diverse and at times completely unique, but the one thing we all have in common is food! it is...
the season of food has begun
it’s that time of year again when our mouths water for holiday favorites. we have dreamed of roast turkey sandwiches laden with leftover stuffing and cranberry...
how to avoid the winter weight
the cool weather is here, and our energy seems to be zapped as we curl up to binge our favorite show and snack the evening away. the winter coat is not...
you're never too old to pack a snack
as kids, we were given snacks at school, after school and possibly after dinner as well, but as adults our lives can lose some of that preparedness and...
this isn't your momma's fruit salad
long ago, it seemed every fruit salad was either bouncing around in jello or laced with extra calories and sugars. many of the fruit salads we remember had things...
smoothies vs. juicing vs. whole foods
the world of food is innovative and constantly changing to fit tastes and textures as well as diet and life trends. each redesigned food paradigm seems to bring a fancy...
smoothies had their day
the smoothie has become its own food group in many homes and even taken over entire dining establishments, so making a popular blended, health drink unique...
why you should go nuts!
did you know that up to 80% of a nut is all fat! that’s right, and they’re part of a balanced and heart healthy diet. if this concept has never made sense to you...
chips for breakfast?
when you’re trying to live with a plant-based diet and you don’t like starting your day with sweet, tasty fruit, that initial meal can get tricky. no eggs, no yogurt and you...
spring kitchen makeover
were not talking about yellow tea towels and robin’s egg dish rags! it’s the perfect time of year to take spring cleaning into your refrigerator and pantry. now that...
the understated avocado
the dark, bumpy exterior is a wonderful shell to hide the buttery, green flesh inside which surrounds a big, heavy pit. this amazing berry is filled with healthy fats, carbs...
what are superfoods?
it may surprise you to know that the term superfood is not regulated by any governing source, it is not a food group of its own and it doesn’t mean you should...
healthy nachos is not an oxymoron
when you’ve embraced a life of health and fitness, it inevitably comes with restrictions and denying ourselves some classic favorites. or so we tell ourselves. the truth...
plant-based reset
veganism and vegetarianism are not new concepts, and most people have fairly firm opinions on both lifestyles. now a new term is surfacing, plant-based eating. this is...
pumped up protein dip
nutrition has never been complicated, but with all the information out there these days, it can seem confusing. luckily, we live in a time where great nutrition is at our...
vegan athletes
plant based lifestyles are growing in popularity these days, but in the not too distant past, they were heavily mocked in the world of fitness and endurance. luckily...
exposing the truth about pumpkin
it all started with a simple pie. then a simple coffee. now it’s a rite of passage for the season! pumpkin pie, lattes, muffins, smoothies, soup, candies and don’t forget the...
too good to be healthy
too good to be healthy, or is it? there are some quintessential elements to the holiday meal: turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and of course pumpkin pie...
i won! vegan style
i won! organics are the right chips for every person who values their health and loves a great snack! with all the amazing flavors and super protein boost, they also...