Turmeric is making a comeback. Chances are, you've heard about the many health benefits that this relative of ginger carries. Its distinctive flavor and vibrant color are just bonuses to this incredible food.

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Blue food has been popping up all over the place, but no, the culprit isn't blueberries. If you have been keeping up with food trends, then you may have heard of something called Blue Majik. As the name implies, this is what's been turning all of your favourite smoothies, juices, and even lattes a beautiful blue hue.
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In addition to its impact on health, meat consumption and production has been inciting some criticism. A lot of this criticism has been drawn from the fact that the production of meat has left a devastating effect on our environment.

Documentaries like Cowspiracy have shown that meat production creates pollution through the use of fossil fuel, as well as water and land consumption.

Of course, this isn't to suggest that it would be morally wrong to eat meat. A lot of the organic meat that we see in the grocery stores are from farms that practice sustainable methods.

But let's say you are toying with the idea of going vegetarian, but you really, really love steak. Well, lucky for there's an actual term for such a lifestyle.

It's called flexitarianism. And it's exactly what it sounds like—flexible vegetarianism. Continue reading “Flexitarianism: When Meat is a Sometimes Treat” »

Seasonality of what you consume is more important than ever. Not only are restaurants adopting the practice of creating dishes that use ingredients that are in season, but many grocery stores are also beginning to do the same.

One of the most important things you can do is to arm yourself with the knowledge of what's in season during certain months so you can make the most out of the produce.

In-season produce not only tastes better, but you're also supporting the local farmers and eliminating your carbon footprint by minimizing orders for items that aren't available in your area, but are grown across the world and have to be shipped.

Here's what's in season during Spring 2016. Continue reading “What's in Season Right Now? (Spring 2016)” »

New year, new foods!

Every year, there seems to be a new list of healthy buzz foods that are everywhere you look. Curious as to what 2016 brings? Here are the eight most exciting healthy food trends of 2016.

Hint: there are a few familiar edibles. Continue reading “Here Are the 8 Most Exciting Healthy Eating Food Trends of 2016” »

As they say: New year, new you. Now, we don't really buy into it. You can literally be whatever you want to be so long as you put your mind to it.

But, of course, we also understand why the new year is a great time to get going. It's a mental thing, turning a new leaf at the start of a new year. There's a lot of "new" there, and for many, it works.

So if you're there right now, start 2016 right with these healthy eating new year's resolutions. Continue reading “Start 2016 Right With These Healthy Eating New Year's Resolutions” »

Cooking with fresh herbs isn’t just for gourmet chefs. Learn everything you need to know about buying, preparing, storing and cooking with herbs.

A lot of people are intimidated by the idea of using fresh herbs in their cooking. You’ve heard that fresh is best, but if you don’t have a lot of experience with herbs then you’ll probably have a few questions. Which herbs pair with which types of food? How much should I use? When do I add them to the cooking process? What should I do with the leftovers?

Although there are a few occasions when using dried herbs is recommended,cooking with fresh seems to be the preference for many chefs. They’re flavorful, make beautiful garnishes and most importantly, they’re packed with valuable nutrients and antioxidants. With a few tips and tricks you can maximize your use of fresh herbs to transform every meal into something special. Continue reading “Cooking With Fresh Herbs” »

The season of gourds is upon us!

For the next few months, you won't be able to enter a grocery store without being greeted by funky looking pumpkins and curvy squashes of all types.

The great thing about squash is that it can be the star, or act as an entrancing supporting role. In addition to its earthy flavor, squash is rich in beta carotenes, which are used to make vitamin A, an important vitamin for one's vision and bone growth.

Pumpkins in particular are rich in lutein, which may help to lower the risk of cataracts, and the potassium in squash will also help contain blood pressure.

Not sure how to flavor your squash? Here are some herbs that pair great with the autumn vegetable. Continue reading “Herbs That Pair Well With Squash” »

Saturday, August 29 is "More Herbs, Less Salt Day." It may sound silly, but it's actually a great time to reassess how much salt you're putting into your body.

Salt isn't necessarily bad for you, but as with anything else, too much of it can lead negative consequences, like bloating due to water retention, hypertension, and heart disease.

A clever way to use less salt is to use more herbs. This way, you won't sacrifice flavor blandness; instead, you might come out ahead with even tastier dishes!

Here's how you can use more herbs and less salt. Continue reading “More Herbs, Less Salt” »

By Darren Brown

The Blueberry Birch (more on what it is later) is super cool way to start your day for a lot of reasons, and my friends over at the Living Produce Aisle thought so, too. They'll be running this as a feature for the rest of the month, so you don't have to make it yourself at home. Continue reading “Dissecting the Perfect Smoothie: What's in a Blueberry Birch?” »