Meditation is difficult to master. Have you tried mindful cooking? All the benefits of meditation are waiting for you in the kitchen. Learn more on this blog. […]

Farmers markets are a thrill. They offer the freshest locally grown produce, incomparable food transparency, and the opportunity to support small businesses in the community. What could be better than that? […]

Have you ever stared into a fridge full of food longingly, discouraged by your options, and then promptly closed the door in defeat? Did you reach for something fast and easy instead, like a bag of chips or your phone to order delivery? While these are quick solutions, they are not beneficial for your wallet or your health. The ultimate solution to your refrigerator woes is learning to cook without a recipe. […]

Humans have been consuming fermented foods for thousands of years, but there was no widely accepted scientific definition until recently. In 2019, the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) enlisted a panel of thirteen experts from a wide range of disciplines to answer a specific question: What does the term “fermented foods” even mean? […]

Eating spicy food causes a physical reaction similar to how the body responds to exercise. We sweat, we become short of breath, and we might even experience feelings of euphoria akin to a runner’s high. But while eating spicy food sure feels like a workout, can it actually help us lose weight? Is it possible to overheat while eating something spicy? And why does eating spicy food give us a euphoric buzz? Here are the answers to these “burning” questions. […]