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, […]
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Celery Root: Nutritious, Inexpensive, Versatile and Quite Delicious


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 […]
Meatless Monday Roundup: 4 Sweet-and-Sour Recipes


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 […]
11 Chemicals Creating ‘Global, Silent Pandemic’ of Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia, Study Finds


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 […]
Staying Fit While Working Out Post-Injury


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 […]
A Tricolor Winter Salad Recipe with Radicchio, Endive and Arugula


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 […]
Make Your Own Natural First Aid Kit: The Alternative Medicine Chest


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 […]
19 Ways to Go from No Energy to Full Blast (Without Caffeine)


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 […]
From Our Friends: February 14, 2014


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 […]
What if Restaurants Spoke Honestly About Where Most Chickens Come From? [Video]


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 […]
The Sustainable Winery: 7 U.S. Wines You Can Feel Good About Drinking


“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 […]
Laura’s Favs: Tweets and Comments (February 14, 2014)


Happy Friday and happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! If you’re new to OA, we take time once a week to thank our fans for all the posts, comments, and tweets they leave us every week. Remember to follow us on Pinterest and Google+ to stay up to date on all our social networks! Thank you all 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend! If […]
9 Pretty Incredible Farm-to-Table Restaurants Across the U.S. Worth a Visit


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 […]
7 Rules on How to be Happy without Anyone’s Help


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 […]
7 Paleo Recipes that Recreate the Comfort Food You Crave


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, […]
Eat Fewer Drugs: Chick-fil-A to Phase Out Antibiotics from its Chicken


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, […]
9 Easy Indian Food Recipes for Your Slow Cooker


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 […]
Sashimi: Is it Okay to Eat Raw Fish?


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 […]
The Burp: it Tells You When You’ve Eaten Enough!


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 […]
The Ultimate Guide to Power Outages: Always Be Prepared


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 […]