We should eat more goat.Goat is one of the most popular red meats in the world. Relatively speaking, we barely eat any. In the States, we mostly eat cows, pigs and chickens. I've raved about the benefits of all three before. We trust the health benefits of the omega 3s we get from salmon and eggs (yolks and all...those of you still ordering egg whites, c'mon). But science … [Read more...]
Experiencing the Grind
Grinding cinnamon fresh is worth the effort. The flavor outcomes are more intense. Just as we advocate taking the time to grind our coffee beans right before we brew, the enhanced sensory experience pays taste dividends on the additional effort.I toss cinnamon on my sweet potatoes for the taste, but turns out, I might be doing something powerful for my health in the … [Read more...]
Survival of the Fittest
By now, you know our stance on indulgences. The holidays are an ideal time to relax, dig in and enjoy the pleasures of food. Appreciating balance, there are easy steps we can take to stay on point nutritionally and stave off ravenous behavior later in the day.Making a simple choice early in the morning to get our daily allotment of vitamins and minerals leaves us feeling … [Read more...]
Tamarind Paste
I just discovered tamarind paste. If you buy the hype, I’m now stronger than I was 15 minutes ago. The health benefits of tamarind have been well-studied and include the ability to reduce inflammation throughout the body, improve eye health, boost respiratory health, heal skin conditions, improve the digestive system, relieve pain, increase the strength of the immune system, … [Read more...]
Skin Deep
The post below was a collaborative effort between Stephanie, our superstar editor, and me. We discussed and debated on the phone, then quickly hammered out a draft. What you're about to read is an accurate representation of our collective view on the appearance of vegetables. Laugh at us. We deserve it.We've got to dig beyond the surface to mine true value. Don’t stress … [Read more...]