This vegan-friendly alternative to scrambled eggs is both delicious and nourishing. This recipe is made with extra firm tofu, which provides 10 g of protein, 77 g of calcium, and 2 g of iron per 100 g serving [1]. Like some varieties of eggs, tofu is a source of healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, and more…
I’m always surprised, and disappointed, to see egg white omelettes featured in the “Healthy Options” section of restaurant menus. We all know that egg yolks are being left out because of their fat content, but why is this still happening? Clearing up the Confusion around Good Fat The notion that fat makes us fat, or that more…
Ah, summer has arrived! The season of fresh local berries, warm summer evenings, lazy beach days, and parched, brittle hair. That’s right – summer hair can be an uphill battle! The good news is that you can help protect your tresses from the effects of UV rays, heat, pool water, or whatever summer throws your way more…
Yes, a caramel macchiato is a delicious way to start the day – but it’s about as healthy as a buffet table at an all-you-can-eat resort, and you should probably indulge in it as rarely. Giving up your morning calorie bomb doesn’t mean you have to give up on the comfort (or caffeine!) of hot more…
Although wheat is a commonly known grain that contains gluten, it is also present in rye, barley, oats, triticale, and less familiar varieties of wheat, such as durum, spelt, and kamut. If you or your family are committed to gluten-free eating, add these five unsuspecting sources of gluten to your “no-go” list. 1. Soy Sauce more…
Pie — the ultimate comfort food. Whether you prefer your pie sweet, savory, baked, or chilled, there’s something for every palate. While pie may carry a bad rep for being high in trans or saturated fats and sugar, the good news is that it can be healthy. Take this recipe for no-bake chocolate pie; the crust more…
Cabbage is one sophisticated vegetable. It’s used in many traditional recipes throughout the world and is a powerful source of nutrients. As part of the Brassica family, cabbage provides some of the same benefits as broccoli and cauliflower — but at a much more affordable price. If you’ve yet to get yourself acquainted with this more…
There’s nothing like a fresh slice of lemon to invigorate your senses and decorate your meal. But that’s not all they’re good for! Take your citrus beyond the norm with these nine practical – and somewhat unexpected – ways to use lemons: 1. Preserve Sliced Fruit Squeeze fresh lemon juice onto sliced fruit, such as apples, pears, more…
When most of us think of fermentation, we think of wine and beer, but fermented foods are increasingly popular and have been found to have a few surprising potential health benefits.* The History of Fermentation Fermentation has long been practiced as a culinary technique to preserve fruits and vegetables so as to keep the pantry more…
It’s nice to have a clean home—but does it make sense to remove dirt, grease and grime simply to replace it with something that’s more harmful? If your commercial cleaning products contain ingredients such as phosphates, synthetic fragrances, silica powder, triclosan, or others, it’s time to think about switching to natural household cleaners [1]. There are more…
