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Whether you pronounce it “ahn-DEEV” or “en-DIVE,” this bitter leafy green imparts a rich blend of nutrients (particularly folate and vitamins A and K). This high-fiber food belongs to the daisy family and comes in various shades of green and tones of bitterness. Like many greens, endive can be eaten raw in fresh green salads, […]

When it comes to celery, very few people take the time to consider the root of the popular green stalk’s virtues. Celery root is a delicious and highly-underrated root vegetable that packs more punch than flavor and nutrition alone. It is incredibly versatile in the kitchen and is a potato-lover-but-shunner’s dream come true. Start using […]

Sweet-and-sour, agrodolce, aigre-douce… no matter how you say it, the combination of sweet and sour is a classic. And while in certain cuisines it’s a combination most often found with meat recipes, there are many vegetarian iterations of the flavor pairing. The natural flavor of vegetables makes them the perfect canvas to bring out the […]

Children today may be at a greater risk of developing cognitive and behavioral issues including autism, ADHD and dyslexia, due to exposure to “new” chemicals reveals an unsettling new study. The study, published in The Lancet Neurology, finds a list of common chemicals are likely contributing to what the researchers are calling the “global, silent […]

Working out has never been my forte: One little cramp and I’d deem myself injured so I could… well, stop. When I finally became the little exerciser that could and a real injury happened, I had no idea what to do with myself. The old me would’ve let out an exasperated sigh while booking in […]

Finding wintertime dishes that are full of both flavors and colors can be tough. Not so with this three-color winter salad recipe. A selection of bitter greens paired with a slightly sweet vinaigrette makes for a salad that’s perfect as a side or an appetizer. Add some nuts, cheese, or even chopped rotisserie chicken to make […]

Headaches, sore throats, upset stomachs, bug bites, burns and all sorts of boo-boos can be healed with some help from Mother Nature. Sometimes the simplest remedies are often the most effective, and stocking your home with a natural first aid kit helps you to be prepared for minor injuries and illnesses. You’ll save money, use […]

There’s nothing worse than plugging along like a trooper and suddenly running out of steam. If having no energy is becoming your status quo, here are 19 simple and natural ways to blast through the blahs so you can get back to business. 1. Eat chia seeds These itty bitty seeds have so much going […]

Welcome to this week’s Valentine’s Day installment of From Our Friends, a weekly roundup where we highlight some of our favorite posts, published by our friends and partners around the web. This week’s edition includes a guide on how to support local produce through the long winter, what the cutest kids have to say about the […]

This video is a spoof of the spoof featured in “Portlandia” where diners get the low-down on the free range organic bird they’re about to eat. But in this video, the diners and waitress focus on the atrocities of chickens raised on factory farms. It’s pretty funny in the wow-that’s-true-and-totally-sucks kinda way. The kind of […]

“Sustainable” is a word that’s often thrown around in the winery business, but before using it, it’s important to define. Sustainable can mean pretty much anything, from how a winery gets its energy to how it grows its grapes. As Sonoma County’s Winegrape Commission President Karissa Kruse told the San Francisco Chronicle “sustainable” has become “a buzzword in the […]

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Farm-to-table restaurants have spread all across the U.S. in the last few years, as chefs and businessmen realize the value of serving local and organic food. Find one of our top 9 farm-to-table restaurants near you! 1. Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA Founded by chef, activist and author, Alice Waters, in 1971, this restaurant has played […]

Back in the 1980s, Bobby McFerrin told us all, “Don’t Worry. Be Happy.” But is it really that simple, Bobby? Turns out how to be happy might be easier than we thought. There has been quite a bit of research into happiness–what it is, how to be happy, and why it’s so elusive for some–that […]

After a hard day of slogging through the “wintry mix” that is most of the U.S. right now, there’s nothing better than a big ol’ dose of comfort food. No, food shouldn’t be where we turn for emotional support (that’s what friends are for!). But there’s something about certain recipes that reminds us of home, […]

Chick-fil-A, the fast food chain that recently announced it was removing controversial ingredients from its menu, has announced a five-year plan to stop selling chicken meat from animals who were fed antibiotics. “We have an ongoing process of constantly monitoring what our consumers prefer in terms of health and nutrition and what’s in our food, […]

Our family LOVES Indian food. In fact, if I could afford it I’d eat Indian buffet lunch every single day. But cooking delicious Indian recipes at home isn’t too difficult with these nine easy slow cooker Indian food recipes. Whether you enjoy tikka masala or a good solid curry, you’ll find something you love in […]

You love sushi, but have you ever wondered if the sashimi you’re scarfing down is safe? For the longest time, I’ve avoided raw fish in my sushi, because I’ve been ignorant about what is actually safe and what is not. Here’s what you should know about raw sushi so you can decide if you want […]

Do you know when you’re full? The key to quitting habits of over or under eating can be found in simple gesture we all recognize – the burp. A subtle signal (although at times it can be distracting if loud and boisterous), a burp tells you when you’ve had enough food for your personal digestive […]

Power outages can strike at any time – and if you’re anything like me, you don’t realize how unprepared you are until your home is cloaked in darkness. It’s the one moment in time I’m thankful my mom’s a pack rat who saves things like candles, flashlights and random batteries “just in case.” During power […]

Produce grown from the ground up. That’s how farms began. Then greenhouses. Monoculture. Then came the urban farm. Then it went to rooftops, migrating to the open space available high in the sky. Farming’s next frontier? Going underground. Under the London Underground a subterranean urban farm is emerging, challenging our conventional understanding of growing food. […]

Oranges, lemons, limes: we juice them, we slice them for drinks and desserts. But what on earth can you do with all those peels? For heaven’s sake don’t just throw them away! From homemade cleaners to delicious desserts, try our 16 frugal and fabulous uses for citrus peels. Citrus peels are antibacterial and antimicrobial, making […]

A disquieting report on the world’s fish consumption finds that two-thirds of all fish harvested in the world will come from fish farms by 2030. The report, released by the Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Bank and the International Food Policy Research Institute, found that “markets were moving toward farmed fish faster than previously […]

Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old system of natural healing. In fact, Tibetan Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine are both rooted in India’s Ayurveda. It’s considered the sister science to yoga. An Ayurvedic diet replaces butter with ghee (clarified butter), which removes the milk solids. The practice of Ayurveda works by balancing your particular mind/body […]

It’s easy to find a chocolate fondue recipe to write home about; it’s just too hard to get wrong when there is so much sweetness and so much chocolate going on at the same time. However, if you want a healthier, vegan version of chocolate fondue, there are few and far between that hit the […]

Restaurants are so 2013. The latest dining trend? Fine dining in the homes of complete strangers. Sounds sketchy at first, sure. But it’s not like accepting candy from a stranger. NPR’s “The Salt” notes several websites that specialize in linking curious diners with unconventional dinner hosts. “With website names like EatWith, SideTour, VoulezVousDiner and Feastly, […]

The Grocery Manufacturers Association, an industry trade group that represents the nation’s largest food brands, is behind a complicated move that supports GMO labeling. To the concerned consumer, this sounds like a good thing. But it’s complicated for several reasons. The most notable issue lies in the fact that the GMA was behind two aggressive […]

Starting a vegetable garden can seem like  daunting task for some, but it really doesn’t have to be! Once you understand the basics of what certain plants like and how to effectively care for them, you’ll be well on your way to growing bountiful harvests. Read through our 7 tips for starting your first organic […]

This decadent chocolate truffles recipe combines the flavor of rich dark chocolate with a kick of chili pepper. The toasted coconut shell cools off the palette for the perfect mixture of hot/sweet euphoria. And these blissful bites are loaded with antioxidants in the form of dark chocolate, raw honey and cacao powder, so they’re a […]

Northern California meat processor Rancho Feeding Corp., has issued a massive meat recall for more than 8.7 million pounds of beef products that failed to undergo the proper federal inspection procedures. The Class 1 “High Risk” recall comes after samples of the meat products were found to have come from animals who were too diseased […]