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2021-11-22 16:55
Author: Trisha Shea, R.D.
The Power of Plants
For many of us, 2020, the year of COVID-19, was one of the most challenging years to date. We have been tested mentally, physically, and emotion… Read More
2020-12-20 21:04
We've compiled a list of last minute gifts for the vegan(s) in your life!
The Kitchen
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2020-12-09 20:55
Which of these happy childhood memories do you have?
Decorating Christmas cookies with brightly colored icing
Dying easter eggs different, fun colors
Eating brightly colored cereal like Frui… Read More
2020-12-02 17:19
Food is Medicine
Hippocrates once said, “thy food is thy medicine, and thy medicine is thy food.” This is a perfect description for one of our favorite foods, broccoli sprouts!
B… Read More
2020-12-01 20:03
All Cereals Are Not Created Equal
It is estimated that over 40 million boxes of ready-to-eat cereal are sold every week in the US (probably more!). Cereal is advertised as a quick, convenien… Read More
2020-11-17 17:18
All About Sunflower Seeds
Sunflowers are an annual plant native to North America. They were domesticated by Native Americans around 1000 BC. During the sixteenth century, Spanish explorers b… Read More
2020-11-10 14:58
The Forgotten Superfood
Flax seeds and their oil have been a part of the human diet for more than 6,000 years in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America due to their unique nutritional benef… Read More
2020-11-04 15:08
Happy early November! Here in New York State, it is still apple picking season. Which leads me to the question…
If you were given the choice between an organic apple and a conventiona… Read More
2020-11-03 18:23
Chocolate & Its Origins
Have you ever thought about where chocolate comes from? Maybe it never crossed your mind. Let’s face it—we aren’t going to be planting “c… Read More
2020-10-26 15:29
2020 has already been pretty scary, but there’s something special about spooky season that makes us feel lighter rather than dragged down. Maybe it’s the beautiful fall weather… Read More
2020-10-20 17:51
Not getting enough of this nutrient will cause extreme fatigue and lightheadedness—luckily, most people in the U.S. are not deficient. It is best known for helping to keep our red bloo… Read More
2020-10-16 16:08
How Did We Get Here?
Napoleon Bonaparte needed a way to preserve food for the French army. In response to this, a Frenchman named Nicolas Appert invented the canning of food in 1810. Later i… Read More
2020-10-14 20:12
Author: Trish Shea RD
What’s the Deal with Plant-based Diets? (Introduction to Fiber)
I think most people could agree that we should be getting more plants into our diets, but does an… Read More
2020-10-14 19:44
Author: Trish Shea R.D.
There is More to be Said About Fiber
Now that we have gotten the basics of fiber down (click here to read our first blog on fiber), let’s explore a bit deeper… Read More
2020-10-12 17:32
Key highlights from our first blog on food additives:
Food manufacturers use food additives to extend the shelf-life of their products or to improve taste or texture.
There are over 3… Read More
2020-10-08 18:44
The Answer to a Healthy Breakfast is Simple
Do you have fond childhood memories of eating sugary cereal for breakfast every day? I sure do! This will always hold a special place in our hear… Read More
2020-10-08 18:27
It's no secret that podcasts in general have been rising in popularity, and for good reason. There are so many incredible podcasters out there that are generous enough to share their th… Read More
2020-10-05 16:40
Do you know what is in your food?
Maybe you frequently read the nutrition facts label and ingredient list. But do you really know what half of those ingredients actually are? Soy lecithin… Read More
2020-09-29 15:35
You may have seen us using the term "mylk" throughout our website and you've probably asked yourself "Is this a typo?"
Today we answer that commonly asked questions with... no! It is n… Read More
2020-09-28 15:27
Gorillas are arguably one of the largest, strongest animals on the planet. The funny thing is that gorillas get about 17% of their total energy intake from protein and they eat only plants!… Read More
2020-09-21 19:30
What superfoods have you been incorporating into your diet these days? Have you been making room for one of the most nutritious superfood seeds on the planet?
If not, we highly recommend tha… Read More
2020-09-15 16:56
Guess that Vitamin
Two words. Got milk? This nutrient is associated with this popular ad campaign. Besides helping to keep our bones healthy, it has many other vital functions in the body. I… Read More
2020-09-09 15:45
Bacteria and other critters in our gut microbiome play a very important role in our health (for more info read our blog article on the microbiome), but did you know that they can also… Read More
2020-09-09 15:40
Intro—Food labels: Confusing & Misleading?
On a scale of 1-10, how useful are food labels to you? Does front and back of package labeling help you make a more informe… Read More
2020-09-09 15:39
When did restrictive, fad diets become a thing?
Have you ever tried a “fad” diet before? I bet we all have! I remember drinking my grandmother’s Slim Fast mea… Read More
2020-09-09 15:36
What’s the Difference Between Wild Blueberries & Regular Blueberries?
What do you think of when you hear the word wild blueberries? Maybe you envision blueberries growing undistur… Read More
2020-09-09 15:33
Guess that Vitamin
Here is your nutrition riddle for the day.
What vitamin is made by bacteria, including bacteria in the soil, bacteria in bodies of water, and bacteria that are hous… Read More
2020-09-09 15:25
The Superfood You Have Never Tried Before
If you heard someone mention buckwheat, what thoughts would come to mind? Maybe you never tried it before and know little about it. The name… Read More
2020-09-09 14:04
Author: Trish Shea R.D.
Did you know Europe’s earliest humans ate a raw food diet?
Research analyzing dental plaque from 1.2-million-year-old human remains, showed traces of meat, gra… Read More
2020-09-09 14:03
Author: Trisha Shea R.D.
Guess that Vitamin
We have another nutrition riddle for you. In 1862, this nutrient was named after the Greek term for bile (chole) because it was first isolated fro… Read More
2020-09-09 14:03
Author: Trish Shea R.D.
Guess that Vitamin
In 1919, this vitamin was proposed as a treatment for a debilitating childhood disease. It is the only vitamin that acts as a hormone and has a nat… Read More
2020-09-08 13:34
If you are having a vegan or vegetarian over for a BBQ (July 4th anyone??), or you are a new vegan yourself - then read on! We gathered some of our favorite recipes and vegan products in ONE… Read More
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