Healthy and Inspired Living
Dahl is a nutritional powerhouse – low in calories and high in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and spices. Our recipe is satisfying, nourishing, and neutralizing. And for the 1-2-3 punch, it is ready in less than one hour (most of that time is spent simmering the rice). Let this dish be your go-to meal… [Read Full Story]
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness month, and nutritional and medical experts are working to raise the public’s knowledge on how to diagnose and treat this digestive disorder, which affects approximately 45 million people. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. While no medical cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)… [Read Full Story]
No, this is not about the nutritious scrumptiousness of “Raw Cuisine.” Unless you have a full time cook at your beck and call, it is the highest maintenance, labor intensive diet on the planet. (We predict it will soon take its’ rightful place along-side “Nouvelle Cuisine”). This is about using our brains; brains that have… [Read Full Story]
Here is a sunny, pantry-friendly soup to get you through the cold winter season, or any time you start longing for a little tropical spice. Our Caribbean Pumpkin Soup is a richly-flavored, vegan, antioxidant-dense meal in a bowl that you can savor for lunch or dinner. Pair it with our chewy, crusty bread-sticks for a… [Read Full Story]
Quinoa, native to South America, is the grain of the moment – much like brown rice in the 70′s, wheat berries in the 80′s, and couscous in the 90′s. Pronounced “keen-wa,” it was a staple of the ancient Incas, hence the name “the mother grain.” Mild, nutty-tasting and packed with high-quality protein, fiber, and iron,… [Read Full Story]
Gluten is a special type of protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It helps give baked goods elasticity, providing them with that chewy texture so familiar in good bread. In addition, gluten provides strength and structure to baked goods, and as a result, it is found in varying quantities in almost all of them,… [Read Full Story]
Perhaps you’re still feeling a bit full from the holidays. It’s time to think about eating food that is rich in flavor but lighter than some of our traditional holiday fare. Our hearty vegetarian supper is a good place to start. When you’re ready for the main course, dish up steamy bowls of lentil soup… [Read Full Story]
When was the last time you sat down to eat without worrying about carbohydrates, fats, or calories? We invite you to take our Ultimate Food test and find out if you are adding to the collective eating disorder in North America. Ultimate Food Test When was the last time you sat down to a special… [Read Full Story]
Our new food mantra is elegant simplicity at its most nourishing. We want to start with the freshest and best ingredients (and local whenever possible), prepare them easily and effortlessly, and then serve and enjoy the delicious, nutritious fare with people we care about. Nutrition studies have shown that asparagus is a low-calorie source of… [Read Full Story]
Recently, Doctor Oz did a show on How to Stop Cancer Growing Inside of You, and brought Dr. William Li, a Cancer Researcher at the Center for Biomedical Research, on the show. In his work, Dr. Li studies the use of food as opposed to medicines manufactured in labs, because many foods have natural ingredients… [Read Full Story]
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