Challenge Yourself: Natural Foods
We truly believe incorporating natural foods into your life is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Here are some easy ways to get started.
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Learn to decipher food labels
Organic, all natural, cage-free, Fair Trade...what does it all mean? Today, educate yourself about food labels.
Find a good salad recipe
Caesar or Waldorf? Beet or tabbouleh? It’s a toss-up. In the next 24 hours, add to your culinary repertoire by finding a salad recipe you’d like to try out. _(Watch out for the salad dressing...
Grow your own herb garden
Fresh herbs are not only a great way to add interesting flavors to your meals, they're also packed with nutrients. When you have them readily available, you can quickly toss them into your favorite...
Color your diet healthful
Fruits and veggies are actually colored by their various nutrients and phytochemicals. As a result, the more colors you eat at each meal, the more nutritious it is. Today, challenge yourself to...
Simplify dinner
Cooking a nutritious meal after a long day at work can sometimes be overwhelming. One great way to reduce the effort - and the dishes afterward - is to cut-up your produce before leaving the house in...
Throw a chocolate tasting party
Now that the holidays are over you may find yourself missing some of the hustle and bustle of social events and activities. Which is why we think that throwing a chocolate tasting party this month is...
Buy Fair Trade
Shopping at your local grocery store, you may have seen the “Fair Trade Certified” label on foods like chocolate, tea, coffee, sugar, wine, and fruit. But what exactly does it mean? Essentially...
Have a tea party
Although you might think that tea parties are for children, they’re actually quite fun for adults too. Especially if you plan them on a theme. The best ones are based on a tea’s origins. For example...
Squeeze your own juice
Although the jury’s still out on whether freshly-squeezed juice is better for you than the commercially-produced kind, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a benefit to squeezing your own juice. Taste alone...
Know your fish
Many species of fish are on the verge of extinction. And countless more are filled with toxins such as mercury and PCBs. All of these factors can make eating fish confusing for healthy...
Try a new tea
If you’re a tea drinker, you probably drink the same tea most days of the week. After all, when we find something we like we usually stick to it. The great thing about tea, though, is that it doesn...
Experiment with oatmeal
You may not realize it, but all oatmeal is not all the same. Depending on the way oat groats are processed, oatmeal has a very different texture once it’s cooked. So while you may think you don’t...
Cook ahead
Sharing food with family and friends is one of the joys of the holidays. But if it’s your job to cook the meals, you may find yourself spending more time in the kitchen than enjoying the festivities...
Eat for winter
We love eating foods that are at the peak of their flavor and nutrients. After all, when fresh whole food is naturally delicious it entices you to eat it more often. When is food in its optimal...
Go vegan for a day
Ever wonder what it’d be like to be a vegan? Do you think living without meat or animal products would be impossible? Today, challenge yourself by putting your ideas to the test. Try a vegan diet...
Spread some organic love
Don’t you just love it when coworkers bring in healthy snacks and fresh produce to share? Today or tomorrow, be that generous person. On your way to work (or on your way home tonight) stop off at...
Learn about local tap water
Do you drink bottled water because you assume it’s better than tap water? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if you live in the United States bottled water is not necessarily safer...
Try a meat substitute
High in protein, low in fat and chock full of vitamins, meat substitutes are popular on the plates of vegetarians and vegans. Recently, however, chefs have been adding them to the menus of some fancy...
Make pasta from scratch
Ever wonder what it’d be like to make pasta from scratch? Although it’s not difficult, it can be somewhat time-consuming. But there are so many benefits! To start, because homemade pasta is made with...
Eat locally
There are so many benefits to eating locally that listing them all here would simply take too long. Here are a few great reasons: 1) With less transit time, locally grown produce is fresher (which...
Eat something bitter
Did you know that eating or drinking something bitter helps your body digest better? Apparently, bitterness causes you to salivate, and the enzymes in saliva help your body deal with whatever is in...
Eat for autumn
There’s something comforting and instinctive about eating seasonal foods. Just think about how good it feels to eat a thick, rich stew filled with potatoes and carrots on a cold rainy night or a...
Throw an olive oil tasting party
Did you know that in the Northern Hemisphere (where the majority of the world's olive oil is produced) the olive harvest season starts in the fall? As a result, your best chance of getting fresh olive...
Make a rainbow-colored meal
Did you know that fruits and vegetables are colored by their various nutrients and phytochemicals? This means that you get unique health benefits from eating colorful food. Today, make a meal that...
Toss in some fresh herbs
Fresh herbs are chock full of vitamins and minerals. They also add an unexpected twist to your favorite recipes. Try adding some fresh herbs to one of your old stand-by recipes today. Or, better yet...
Make an all-organic meal
During the next 24 hours, challenge yourself to make a meal that contains only organic ingredients. There are so many benefits to supporting organic farming.
Taste an alternative milk
In addition to soy and coconut milk, there are lots of other alternative milks you may or may not have heard of. Believe it or not, milk can be made from almonds, oats, rice, and even potatoes. During...
Splurge on dessert
Many good-for-you foods are also delicious and dessert-worthy. Today, identify a healthy dessert you'll really enjoy and indulge in an after-dinner delight.
Learn the benefits of going organic
Everyone assumes that organic food is better. But what makes it better? This week, do some research to learn about it. How does it taste compared to conventional produce? How much more expensive is it...
Try a new grain
There are so many interesting and tasty grains to try. This week, challenge yourself to visit your local natural foods store and buy a whole grain you've never tasted before (e.g. groats, spelt...
Cook a one-pot meal
Using one pot to cook an entire meal makes a lot of sense. For starters, when different foods simmer together their flavors blend in delicious ways. And then there's the added bonus of energy...
Discover a local farmers market
Locally grown foods are not only beneficial for the environment, they're often a lot fresher and cheaper too. Then, there's the added bonus of supporting local businesses. Make an effort this week...
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