Açaí vs. Wild Blueberries for Artery Function

Açaí vs. Wild Blueberries for Artery Function

“Plant-based diets…have been found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease” and some of our other leading causes of death and disability. “Studies have shown that the longest living and least dementia-prone populations subsist on plant-based diets.” So why focus...
Tofu is Firming Up

Tofu is Firming Up

Tofu is firming up. Take Wildwood organics “super firm“ vacuum-packed high protein. It’s denser than water-packed tofu, so it can go straight from package to pan, with no draining or pressing. Simply open, then cube or slice. Bonus: Less water means that you get more...

4 Under-rated foods

When was the last time you walked into the supermarket and made a beeline for the bulgur or cabbage?  These underrated stars aren’t just delicious and healthy. They’re also relatively unprocessed, inexpensive, and versatile. 1. Lentils Cheap. Quick. Nutritious. How...
What About the Trans Fat in Animal Fat?

What About the Trans Fat in Animal Fat?

The years of healthy life lost due to our consumption of trans fats are comparable to the impact of conditions like meningitis, cervical cancer, and multiple sclerosis. But, if “food zealots” get their wish in banning added trans fats, what’s next? I explore this in...