Displaying items by tag: Conscious Eating
Meaty Truths
Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe
by MELINDA HEMMELGARN
In his essay The Pleasures of Eating, Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and poet, writes: “If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade.” He, like a growing number of conscious eaters, wants ...
Ancient Grains for Modern Palates
Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor
by JUDITH FERTIG
Ancient grains are making a comeback. Grown since Neolithic times about 10,000 years ago, varieties of barley, corn, millet and rice have helped assuage the hunger of many communities. Today, yellow millet, dark red whole-grain sorghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate...
Super Soups
New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe
by JUDITH FERTIG
From her Colorado mountain home, Jenny McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen, celebrates the wisdom of traditional foodways, making nutrient-dense, healing soup broth from bones, water, vegetables and seasonings. McGruther’s twist is to...
Sweetly Vegan
No-Bake Holiday Treats Worth Celebrating
by Judith Fertig
We love to give and receive special treats and our tastes are evolving. Instead of yesteryear’s sugary bonbons loaded with calories that we’ve come to regret, today’s preferred confections focus more on naturally sweet dried fruits, best-quality chocolate, healthful coconut and crunchy nuts. Vegan, gluten-free delicacies from chefs and culinary experts the world over help ...
Researchers from the International Center for Integrative Systems, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, have determined that genetically modified (GM/GMO) soybean plants accumulate...
Research from China has determined that cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) inhibit the growth of several cancers. Researchers tested an extract of whole cloves against several types of human ...
Sharing Our Bounty
Food Drives Need Healthy Donations
by AVERY MACK
What’s on the table can help lower risks of stroke, heart attack, cancer and diabetes, according to the American Heart Association. Not all families are able to afford the healthiest foods, but fatty, high-sugar options can...
The Zen of Slow Cooking
Savor Your Autumn Harvest in One-Pot Dishes
by JUDITH FERTIG
Autumn’s shorter days remind us how precious time is, especially when we can spend the hours with good friends and loved ones. That’s why Chicago mothers and bloggers Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay decided to try slow cooking with a Zen approach in creating...
SURF TO TURF
U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable
by Judith Fertig
Wild-caught fish from pure waters is the gold standard of seafood, but sustainable populations from healthy waters are shrinking. That’s one reason why...
Foods that Fight Pain
A Tasty, Colorful Banquet
by MICHELLE SCHOFFRO COOK
While many foods taste great, they can also be powerful healers, naturally packaged in vibrant, multicolored disguises. Plus, these foods won’t cause...