Tag: Tips

  • 10 Reasons Why an Apple a Day Really Is a Good Idea

    By Michelle Schoffro Cook Martin Luther once said, “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” New research gives more reasons than ever to plant apple trees and enjoy their delicious and nutritious fruit. Here are ten surprising reasons to sink your teeth into…

  • 8 Reasons to Go Nutty Over Pistachios

    Almonds, walnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, pistachios… I love them all. Besides their distinctly enjoyable flavors—weather eaten as a midday snack or added to a dish, from salads to a main course to dessert—turns out there are many ways that nuts are a healthful addition to a diet. Nuts are a great source of plant-based protein…

  • 10 Darn Good Reasons to Drink Green Tea

    By Authority Nutrition Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible benefits. Here are 10 health benefits of green tea that have been confirmed in…

  • 16 Must-Read Books for Food Lovers

    I have gardening on my mind. In fact, I was just looking over Organic Gardening’s February to-do list. But here in Zone 5, there’s little to do. If you, too, want to dig in but can’t get your hands dirty yet, try a book. For all-things-food, check out this spring reading list by Food Tank.…

  • New, Improved Vegetarian and Vegan Food Pyramid

    By Jessica Ramos We know that vegetarian and vegan aren’t synonymous with healthy. Junk food vegans and vegetarians do exist. After all, you can technically get a vegetarian burger at Burger King. Many new vegans flock to PETA’s Accidentally Vegan Food List (which may or may not be entirely vegan—it depends on your personal definition…