Found in abundance throughout the food supply — both in natural food sources and added into processed foods — most of us get a hearty dose of fructans in our daily diets without even realizing it. Not only is fructan plentiful in grains and wheat products, but it’s also present in many types of fruits,…
Have you tried rhubarb before? The bright red vegetable is a favorite ingredient for experienced cooks, but it’s time that novice chefs embrace it, too. While it’s technically a veggie, rhubarb is often used like a fruit, thanks to its tangy flavor – it’s often found in muffins and pies, which counteract the tartness and…
Did you know that liver can be considered a superfood? It may not be a leafy green or wild berry, but liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. So, if you've been wondering if liver is good for you, the simple answer is absolutely! The thought of eating liver may not…
Looking for a healthier take on the classic sausage and peppers recipe? This chicken scarpariello dish has both chicken breasts and chicken sausages and is overflowing with delicious flavor. Of course, I recommend using organic, free-range chicken products, which I personally think taste better in addition to being healthier options overall. This chicken scarpariello with…
Have you ever tried making a tom kha gai recipe, or maybe another Thai coconut curry soup recipe? When you think of Thai recipes, you probably think of stir fries, but this soup is one of my Thailand favorites! Feeling under the weather or just generally run down? This Thai coconut soup is a hearty…
Potatoes au gratin, potato gratin, scalloped potatoes au gratin, gratin potatoes, potatoes gratin — these are all names used to describe the same deliciously rich and creamy dish. With a combination of ingredients like potatoes, cheese and butter, this potatoes au gratin recipe is definitely a top pick if you're looking for some healthy comfort…
It often feels like the foods we crave are the most unhealthy foods like fast food: after a rough day at the office or a harrowing time with toddlers, most of us don't pine for a big bowl of veggies or a nice, juicy mushroom steak. Instead, we tend to want comfort foods like crispy fried…
First there was quinoa, then it was kale. This year, however, it's all about the cauliflower. This unassuming vegetable often gets passed over for veggies of a brighter hue, like broccoli, or leafy greens like spinach. Often boiled to mush and force-fed onto children by their parents, cauliflower hung out on the sidelines until recently, when we…
Because of kale's emergence in the past several years as a superfood and must-have ingredient in cafes throughout the country, the leafy green has become something of a punchline. But trendy or not, the health benefits of kale can't be overstated. It has a whopping 684 percent of your daily recommended value of vitamin K…
