Summer is a great time to try some light vegetarian recipes that feature seasonal fruits and vegetables. Vegetarian recipes are good as they can provide proper nutrition without leaving you too full on those hot, humid summer days. Linked below is one of my favorite recipes I found from Martha Rose Shuman at the NYTimes read more

There are few better ways to practice healthy eating habits than attending a farmer’s market. Attending a farmer’s market is the best way to understand where your food comes from. Instead of picking food off shelves, interact with farmers themselves, as you understand the labor that goes into producing the food we eat. To add an... read more

Considering the entrenched bureaucratic chaos that surrounds most decisions in the public school system, its surprising to find out that there are simple, local efforts that you can do to help improve your child’s school lunch program. New research by Brian Wansink of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab suggests that marketing and incentives... read more

Pills and supplements have quickly become one of the most popular health fads around, offering a nearly instant remedy for any ailment or condition. While it seems like an easy solution to our health-related problems, new research indicates that vitamins are much more effectively obtained through food than pills. Recent research suggested that... read more

There has been an onslaught of negative news recently centered on diseases and harmful side-effects related to certain types of vegetables and produce. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that 23 people in four states have been sickened with E. coli and the suspected culprit is bagged lettuce. This isn’t the... read more