the kitchen

Aug 20, 2018

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...

Jun 28, 2018

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...

Jun 06, 2018

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...

May 23, 2018

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...

May 16, 2018

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...

May 03, 2018

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...

Apr 24, 2018

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...

Apr 09, 2018

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...

Mar 19, 2018

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...

Mar 05, 2018

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...

Feb 14, 2018

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...

Jan 30, 2018

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...

Jan 16, 2018

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...

Nov 29, 2017

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...

Nov 14, 2017

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...

Nov 07, 2017

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...

Nov 02, 2017

new look, new taste, same great nutrition

i won! organics has always had one goal, to deliver the highest quality product in flavor and health. the fancy bags are just a bonus! if you haven’t tried our new...

Oct 25, 2017

mind and body reboot

In an epic age of technology and information, we are all living at faster speeds, making integral shifts in culture and discovering the incredible science behind the...

Oct 10, 2017

momma always said eat your peas

in a consistently growing health conscious community, it can be difficult to find what works best for your body. a simple approach is trial and error. if you’re reading this...

Sep 20, 2017

where's my crunch?

where’s my crunch? we can all agree a healthy eating plan is best comprised of whole foods, balanced protein, vegetables and whole grains. we love the idea of three...