Have you ever considered the idea of joining a circle of women? It’s not always easy being a woman. We struggle to do it all and be everything to everyone, and sometimes in that process we lose sight of ourselves and of our own needs. And while it’s fairly common for women to feel they […]
These days, popular podcasts are offering some of the best, most diverse, educational and interesting entertainment out there. The first podcast was launched in 2004 and this modern technology has reinvented old-timey radio shows for the new millennium. Because there has been such an explosion of good podcasts, it can be overwhelming to sift through […]
If you’re looking for the latest food trend when it comes to healthy eating and wellness, then you need to know about people who forage food. First of all, let’s break down what it even means to forage food, because most of us have probably never done it. According to Dictionary.com, the act of foraging […]
It’s officially an election year, in case you weren’t aware, and with the Iowa caucuses behind us we can honestly say that this year’s political circus is in full swing. Which has us paying a lot of attention to the current 2016 presidential candidates and political issues, of course, but also wondering who our dream […]
In today’s culinary world, the term “artisanal” gets tossed around a lot. But what is the actual artisanal definition? When you walk around the market everything seems to be “artisanal,” and even some big brands like Starbucks have been slapping this label on their foods, probably because it sounds fancy and appealing, but what does […]
The Moringa Tree (Moringa oleifera) is native to North India that’s been nicknamed “the miracle tree” and the “tree of life” for its superfood properties. Virtually every part of the tree is edible and packed with nutrients. According to nutrition researcher C. Gopalan’s and the author of Nutritive Value of Indian Foods, “A small serving of the […]
Nicknamed the gold of the Incas, Lucuma fruit is a super fruit that has been eaten by Peruvians since 200 A.D. Despite its recognition in the Andes, modern science is just now discovering how nutrient-dense this fruit—that looks like an avocado, but with an orange colored center—really is. It contains beta carotene, calcium, iron, protein, vitamin […]
Eating right means more than sticking to a healthy, well-rounded diet; it’s also about choosing produce that is kind to the environment and to animals whenever possible. Obviously poultry and red meat are the least environmentally and animal-friendly foods but you can take steps to minimize the harm without going vegan. Which is good news […]
You don’t need to be a master chef to cook show-stopping Italian food like a pro — you just need the right cooking utensils. Didn’t your father always say ‘Use the right tool for the job’? So stock your kitchen with these Italian cooking essentials, head to the farmer’s market for fresh, local ingredients and […]