It's the beginning of a new year and, as usual, I'm caught up in the year-end decision to go nuts making a million resolutions. This seems to happen to me every year. Sometime in December, I finally decide that I should look back in my goals from the previous year; it inevitably turns out that … Continue reading I’m Quitting Sugar in 2019!
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I listen to a lot of podcasts, and the Rich Roll podcast is one that always has inspiring guests discussion interesting ideas at the intersection of health, performance, and spirituality. Given that my two most recent posts have been about foraging (here and here), I was really happy to see that Rich Roll interviewed superfood … Continue reading Foraging… no… Superfood Hunting
I bought breakfast cereal the other day, for the first time in ages. Sexy requested it, because his ankle is broken and he wanted some easy meals around the house. I tried a few bites when I was getting him a bowl. It's been two years since I'd had any cereal, and probably closer to three … Continue reading Unconventional Living: Breakfast Salads
Let’s face it: Sauerkraut has an image problem. At best, the fermented food elicits memories of an Oktoberfest side dish served alongside bratwurst, and probably only consumed after drinking a boot (or two) of beer. But this isn’t your grandmother’s sauerkraut anymore. New and improved kinds are popping up on everything from burgers to health … Continue reading Sauerkraut Gets a Makeover (And It’s Looking Better Than Ever)
This recipe is in quite the pickle—in a good way. Pickling is an easy way to preserve food by using acidic solutions that help prevent spoilage. Today's versions of pickling include both fermented foods, which undergo a process to create lactic acid to keep bad bacteria out, as well as foods preserved in vinegar. Even … Continue reading The Easiest Way to Make Your Own Pickles
Not ready to start a garden just yet? Stuck in a tiny apartment with poor light? Looking for some new and healthy plants to grow indoors? No matter the reason, everyone can grow their own sprouts! These tasty guys are super nutritious and easy to grow pretty much anywhere, and the payoff is fresh, healthy, … Continue reading How to Grow Your Own Sprouts at Home
