When switching to a clean, whole food, plant strong diet you must get very well acquainted with an abundance of produce. Glorious, fresh produce.Since fresh produce doesn't come partially prepped, wrapped, and shelf stable it is up to us, the
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Food Labeling – How to Identify Organic, Conventional, and Genetically Modified Produce
A simple insider tip for savvy healthy shoppers.You know that pesky sticker that is attached to your fresh produce from the grocery store? On that sticker you will find the PLU code or Produce Look Up number, which is a standardized number for
Top 5 Reasons You Need a Spring Detox
Let's face it, we live in a pretty toxic world. Environmental toxins, like pollutants, chemicals and pesticides are as prevalent as a yellow cab in front of Port Authority. Internally our bodies also produce waste byproducts as part of our normal
Can You Tell Me 5 Things You Simply Adore About Yourself?
I've had a bit of a tough week. Some old patterns reared their ugly head and I struggled a bit to quiet that not so nice voice. I've had a few days that I felt like throwing in the towel and just crawling back into bed.Have you had moments like
3 Foods to Keep You Calm AF During the Holidays
When Holiday Stress Strikes, Strike Back!Tis the season to be manic, overworked, overbooked, overfed and (get ready for this next one) under nourished. Sure, the holiday season is full of eating and drinking, and perhaps a bit of over indulging,
How to Survive Thanksgiving Dinner in 5 Simple Steps
Oh, the holidays are here! Tomorrow is the biggest food day of the year with a meal that usually brings with it a modest 5,000 calories. It's only once a year right? Every year I spend the weeks between Halloween and Thanksgiving working with my
Vegan Protein Bar Review – Good Greens
Karen and I are always on the hunt for reliably healthy and delicious treats. Our stamp of approval does not get thrown around willy nilly. Our standards are high. In fact, this will be our first official "stamp" on this blog.Protein bars are a
Health Benefits of Fermented Food
Have you heard all the buzz about fermentation, an ancient food tradition which is quite the health foodie trend these days? Well, it's trendy for good reason. Fermented foods are an incredible source of health and healing for your gut and are also
Benefits of Seaweed
Seaweed is the ocean's mineral and vitamin bank surpassing any and every food on the planet in regards to diversity of nutrients. So guess what? That thin dark crunchy sheet that holds your sushi roll together, has more nutrients than any item inside
Top 3 Reasons to Include Artichokes at Your Next BBQ
Artichokes may not be what you think of when you imagine a summer cook out, but in fact they are quite a majestic start to a summer supper. Not only for their culinary prowess but also for some fairly extraordinary health properties that are sure to
An Edible Adventure Through Central Park
Let's be honest, the idea of eating weeds, grass, and flowers in Central Park is a bit strange. Gross in fact. It may elicit thoughts like: "Dog's pee in Central Park" and "Strange people do all kind's of creepy things in Central Park." Do I really
Is Drinking Ice Water Making You Fat?
Chinese medicine sees water as the foundation for all living. The meridians are often classified as the waterways or water channels of our bodies and many of the most antique points all have names pertaining to water.Water, as seventy-five
Coconut Sugar – Is it Good For Me?
Seems like there is a hot, new "healthy sweetener" on the market every 10 minutes and as soon as you are convinced that this is the ONE, new reports come out saying, "NO, stay away!" Frustrating, I know.Let's look at the star "healthy sweetener"
