Kale gets a lot of cred as a superfood, but that humble bunch of collard greens is actually a nutritional powerhouse, too!
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Homegrown Microgreens: Small But Mighty And Easy To Grow (Book Review)
Do you like to grow your own food? Looking for an easy gardening project that delivers results fast? Ever considered trying your hand at homegrown microgreens?
Vegan Recipe: Arugula-Couscous Salad with Lemony Herb Vinaigrette
Summer’s in full swing now: ’tis well and truly the Season of the Salad! This pretty, filling dish makes a cool and easy lunch, or an elegant pot-luck contribution — without overheating your healthy vegan kitchen. Use freshly-snipped herbs for best flavor, and rejoice in how satisfying summer salads can be!
Kale: The Complete Guide to the World’s Most Powerful Superfood (Cookbook Review)
I was excited when the publisher sent over my review copy of the new cookbook Kale: I absolutely love the stuff, and love finding new ways to incorporate it into my kitchen plans! But when I started cooking with this book, I admit it wasn’t exactly what I expected.
Eat Your Veggies with Care, Part Two
A recent report from the CDC shows that leafy greens are the primary source of foodborne illness.
Fall Fare: What’s Your Favorite Leafy Green?
Gourds get a lot of the glory in the fall, but my favorite part of fall food is dark leafy greens. Let the greens roll in! My favorite dark and leafy is kale, and I’d love to hear from you guys! What’s your favorite leafy green? Let us know in our poll!
How to Grow 10 Most Nutritious Vegetables in Your Garden
Whether these are THE most nutritious vegetables is up for debate, but they are clearly health winners. Here’s how Colleen Vanderlinden recommends growing them.
New Survey: Locavores Out, Local In
According to a new survey, the top food and beverage trends to watch for in the coming year include a relatively exotic choice of meat for American palates: goat; as well as efficient, nutrient-packed vegetables: greens.
Stuffed Collard Greens with Jamaican Jerk Tempeh (vegan recipe)
In case last week’s post on vegan Caribbean dishes wasn’t enough to make you forget about winter, here’s one more recipe to beat those winter doldrums.
Chard Recipe: Soba Noodles With Chard and Oranges (vegan)
This healthful winter pasta has vibrant color and a sweet-sour flavor sure to boost your mood on a gloomy day.
Top 10 Kale Recipes for Winter
Kale is a cold-weather green that is at its peak late fall through early spring. Make the most of this year’s kale bounty with some delicious kale recipes.
Green Smoothie Challenge
After reading Victoria Boutenko’s Green for Life book, I decided to challenge myself to drink green smoothies daily, as she recommends. Here is how it’s going so far.I have been [ … ]
Book Review: Green for Life
The following is a book review of Green for Life, The Updated Classic on Green Smoothie Nutrition by Victoria Boutenko. As a nutrition professional I frequently discover new diets and [ … ]