Wild foods are highly nutritious! Spring is the perfect time to collect wild nettles (Urtica dioica). They are just starting to leaf out and the plant is ten...

With people buying up all the toilet paper left and right and wearing masks to shop in the grocery store, I thought I'd share a few basic tips for staying he...

Sprouting increases the bio-availability of nuts, seeds, beans, and grains! The sprouting process: Fill a mason jar one-third full with dried chickpeas (garb...

The perfect energizing treat! What is Matcha? Matcha is green tea in the whole food form. Instead of steeping the tea leaves, they are ground into a powder a...

Between plastics filling our oceans, and diminishing top soil, there is no denying we could all tune in to how to lessen our impact on the planet. What can w...

New Year, New You! It's almost the New Year, and 2020 seems like the perfect year for new beginnings. If you are setting your intentions and are looking for w...

Although many superfoods seem like a modern discovery, most of them have been utilized throughout human history. Archaeological records show that flaxseed wa...

As yet another holiday season approaches, we may find ourselves inevitably reaching for the ubiquitous baked goods or tantalizing seasonal treat. It is impor...

When we are talking about smart carbs, winter squashes are on the list, and some of them like the delicata, make an excellent snack. Delicata are among my fa...

This soup is a favorite to make in the fall and winter months! Beets contain phytonutrients called betalains that help detoxify the liver, and the addition o...

I usually make this fudge in the late summer or fall when the figs are ready, because I think they make a really pretty decoration and jam-like addition to t...

I have gone on a backpacking trip almost every summer with my family since I was old enough to walk, (or ride in on a mule) and throughout the years, our cam...

I made these summer berry dream bars for a Kick the Sugar class the other day- here is the recipe for those who were interested, (general idea-feel free to i...

If you live near the coast, seaweed foraging is a fun and nutritious activity! For thousands of years, humans have known the amazing benefits of sea plants, ...

Deviled eggs make a great snack to have on hand, providing a healthy balance of dietary protein and fat. These are great to bring to events and potlucks beca...

I shared this recipe in my Healthy Holidays December class the other day, and it was a hit! This tart is nice and tangy, but not overly sweet. I use natural ...

1. Shape Shifting Veg – From cauliflower rice to zucchini noodles, creatively cut veggies are a great way to get more green into your diet. Try out a spirali...

What is an anti-inflammatory diet? An anti-inflammatory diet emulates the diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors – and there are many names for the same style...