Kitchen Essentials: Your Oil Shelf
Good fats and oils are essential for healthy skin, hair, your belly and even weight loss. They are the “good mood foods” that feed your brain, reduce anxiety and help combat depression. But not all oils are created equal. And often it can be tricky sorting through all of the …
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The Truth About Salmon
Salmon is a hot topic these days and for good reason. Genetically engineered salmon was approved for US markets in November 2016. Despite petitions from both environmental and food safety groups, the FDA resisted requiring companies selling this salmon to label it as genetically modified. Named after its producer AquaBounty …
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Tigernuts, A Superfood For Your Belly
Have you heard of tiger nuts?….Tiger, what?! Tigernuts are currently trending in superfood communities, being touted by many as the next superfood craze. Despite the name, tigernuts aren’t actually nuts. (Great news for those of you with nut allergies.) Instead they are starchy tubers (root-like bulbs) like yuca, sweet potatoes, …
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Yummy Yuca!
I love superfoods like matcha green tea and cacao. And I also love super everyday foods that are easy to find in your local market and often a lot less expensive. These are the foods you cook everyday, pantry staples like black pepper and sea salt. They’re also the everyday …
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Gut Supportive Breakfast
I was at my local gym over the weekend for my favorite barre class and wow was it crowded. The new year is a great time for a fresh start! For me, a fresh start begins in the kitchen at 6:25 am. As you may know, I love starting my …
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Loving Lentils
Growing up, lentils were a staple in my home and for good reason. They’re a nutritional powerhouse and great for your digestion (if you can digest them!). Lentils are a member of the bean family, also known as legumes. They’re an excellent plant-based source of protein and a staple food …
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