This simple dinner ticks all the boxes: delicious, wholesome, and satisfying. Plus, it’s vegetarian. Sweet squash combines with crunchy-earthy barley, kale, and peas to make a delicious meal for a …
Holiday Mindfulness for Kids
Take time to slow down with your kids this holiday season. By teaching your kids mindful breathing and a few yoga poses, your whole family can share the spirit of the season. What happens to your f…
How To Preserve Fresh Herbs
Watching your garden die in the fall is hard enough, but losing your herbs is almost too much to bear. Drying them is very simple! Read on to find out how. Just because our herb gardens go dormant …
Sweet Potatoes For Weight Loss
If your exposure to sweet potatoes is limited to the Thanksgiving table or your favorite diner’s healthier french fry option, now’s the time to open your eyes to the weight-loss wonders…
Dishing Up the Dirt About Compost – Additional Resources
Want to learn more? For more information on composting, check out these additional resources: The Rodale Book of Composting (Rodale Books, 1992) by Grace Gershuny and Deborah L. Martin Compost Coun…
Gluten-Free Olive Oil Cake with Pears and Thyme
Olive oil cake is a traditional Italian dessert that beautifully showcases the fruity characteristics of olive oil, which lends moisture and richness. Combined with pears and thyme, this dessert lo…
How Peppermint Tea Can Help You Lose Weight
If you’re trying to keep close tabs on added sugars and calories, it’s time to rethink a daily Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. This seasonal drink should only serve as an occasional indulge…
Core Power
Contrary to popular belief, crunches aren’t the only way to tone the core muscles. Our exercises work all your abdominal muscles to tone your torso. Call it a spare tire, mummy tummy, beer be…
Stress-Free Holidays
Don’t stress this holiday season! Keep your calm by exercising. Try a group exercise class; go for a run; or take up yoga, weight lifting, or boxing. Shopping, rushing to parties, cleaning, a…
Warming Winter Grains and Greens
Grains and greens combine to chase away the cold. These pleasing culinary combinations are as comforting as a down-filled duvet, and packed with nutrients your body needs to get through winter. Gra…