Over the 2011 holidays, the United States Department of Agriculture announced its approval of a novel strain of genetically engineered corn, developed by Monsanto, purportedly being "drought tolerant."
"The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison." — Ann Wigmore Known as the "mother of living foods,"...
If you've been struggling with a hectic schedule and find yourself reaching for takeout menus more often than you'd like, try some of these quick and easy meal prep ideas that have worked for me.
Julie Rawson is the executive director of the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) Mass Chapter, a position you might say she has held since the day she walked in the door in 1984.
Let's face it, there are times when we all need to satisfy a craving or two, especially during holiday season, family celebrations or the end of a stressful day at work.
The importance of including more vegetables in our diet is a staple message of both alternative health and mainstream medicine resources.
Add quinoa to your summer meals for tasty, healthy eating that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Capture the perfect summer mood with a cup of freshly picked herbs for brewing.
Eating vegan, or veganish, is about choosing to disengage from an industry that makes us sick, abuses animals, pollutes the planet, and squanders precious resources.
Experiment with new cooking styles, then add nourishing seasonal ingredients.
How does a self-proclaimed desert lover diagnosed with hypoglycemia deal with cravings for chocolate peanut butter mousse-filled cupcakes, chunky cherry almond chip cookies or cinnamon sticky buns?
Sunday mornings won out as our favorite time so our new family tradition is Sunday brunch. To make things easier and more relaxed, I set out the plates, glasses, cups and utensils on the table the evening before.
As gaps in our current health care system turn into chasms we can no longer ignore, we are forced to look for alternatives to make Americans healthy. What’s keeping Americans sick?
While our health isn’t just about food, food is an excellent, tangible, accessible place to start. When approached with an attitude of curiosity and adventure instead of dread, the path to sustainable nutrition can be...
In addition to the standard instability — bad weather, pests, disease and the vagaries of the market...
What started out as a quiet, “take care of things we’ve been putting off around the house” kind of Saturday quickly changed...
Given how new GM technology is — scientists first began tinkering with it in the 1970s...
Eat plenty of wild fish; don't contribute to the depletion of ocean stock.
The stone walls in the basement of my old New England home are lined with shelves...
Let’s face it — we all need a snack now and then. Snacks are the in-a-hurry foods that are part of everyday life. We can choose something tasty that helps meet our nutritional needs, or we can scarf down a choice that fills us with fat and calories.
Salads can range from super simple "toss and go" light meal creations to more elaborate, substantial meals.
Alice Waters is credited as the Mother of the Slow Food movement. Founder of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California...
Each meal is an investment in you. Give yourself every opportunity to get a great return on your investment.
Yikes! You’re running late and traffic is moving at a snail’s pace. It’s almost dinnertime and you have no idea what you’ll serve your family.
Chef Rod Rotondi is on a mission to "change the world, one bite at a time." Founder of the popular Leaf Organics restaurants, his efforts combine his passion for delicious food and
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