Why is it that so many of us get stuck in a veggie rut, especially when it comes to the leafy greens? There is more to life than spinach…and even than my beloved kale! Enter the collard green. Often used in Southern-style cooking, collard greens are similar in nutrition to kale, but they have a heartier […]
Read More ›Do you know where your meat is coming from? I mean, really, really know? This goes beyond just having a quick glance at a label at the health food shop that says ‘grass fed’… and then in small print, ‘grain finished’. As savvy as we as consumers are getting, there’s still a big margin for […]
Read More ›I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had the same experience when I tell guests I’ll be serving these cute little crucifers as part of a dinner I’m hosting, or suggest to a client that they incorporate them into their weekly eating regime. “Eew! I hate them!” or “My mom used to steam the […]
Read More ›From artichokes to zucchini (err- ok, that’s technically a fruit!) there are endless varieties of veggies for us to enjoy to make up the majority of the carbohydrate component of any healthy, balanced eating approach. Regardless of whether one follows a vegan regime, a Paleo inspired diet or even (gasp) adheres to the recommendations of […]
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