13 Foods to Balance Blood Sugar & Help Prevent Diabetes
High blood sugar and insulin resistance are linked with inflammation, heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes. Protect yourself with these 13 blood sugar–balancing foods.
September 2017
Would You Try It? Exploring Holistic Dentistry + Medicinal Mushrooms
Dr. Jonny Bowden delves into the headline-grabbing topics of alternative dentistry and the healing properties of mushrooms.
Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Fingers
Your childhood favorite gets a clean eating makeover thanks to a lightly spiced, gluten-free coating and being baked instead of fried.
Spinach & Roasted Beet Salad
Chickpeas and walnuts add protein to this spinach salad to fuel you through busy afternoons. Roast the beets in advance for quicker assembly.
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Loaf
Usher in fall with this fragrant pumpkin bread made from gluten-free rice flour and warming spices.
Pumpkin Smoothie
Skip the sugar-laden pumpkin spice drinks at coffee shops. Made with spinach and almond milk, this smoothie is a vitamin powerhouse that will give you a solid start to your day.
Walnut Butter
Move over, apple butter. This simple blend is outrageous on just about everything. Some of our favorites? Try it spread on sliced fruit or slathered on pumpkin spice bread.
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Chicken
Roasted Brussels sprouts and chicken get tossed with a zippy garlic-yogurt dressing for a hearty meal that you can eat throughout the week.
The Reason You Order Differently at Restaurants
Turns out, there really is a science behind what a dish is called—and whether it means you're more likely to eat it.
Regenerative Agriculture: The Hidden Hero of Modern Farming
The future of sustainable farming goes way beyond organic. It's about planting to rebuild the soil itself, increasing biodiversity and getting "good bugs" back into our bellies.
10 Budget-Friendly Work Desk Recipes
Ditch that sad desk lunch for good! These easy and energizing eats can be made ahead, easily packed up for work and, best of all, each recipe is less than $5 per serving.
Triple Fruit & Oat Blended Parfait
These portable parfaits have two fruity layers: a cherry and a banana layer, all topped with chopped plums and crunchy almonds for a filling breakfast. Get creative with chopped fruit and nuts of your choice for sprinkling between layers and on top.
Creamy Kale Dip with Za’atar Pita Chips
A sprinkling of Za’atar, an aromatic Middle Eastern blend of herbs and spices, gives these baked pita chips addictive flavor without the need for a ton of oil or salt.
Southwestern-Style Black Bean Burritos
Make a batch of these protein-packed burritos on Sunday and store them in your fridge or freezer for heat-and-eat breakfasts or lunches throughout the week.
Pesto Chicken Potato Salad
In our twist on a traditional potato salad, a fresh and fragrant pesto brings the chicken, potatoes and green beans together. We’ve suggested poached chicken here, but you can use any leftover chicken you have on hand.