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Written by Denae – Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager As you have likely seen, we have an incredible educational event coming this weekend that we’re sponsoring with the Organic & Natural Health Association. This Power of Nutrients event is being held all day in LA and will be dedicated to teaching you how to […]

What’s with Bone Broth? Written by Denae – Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering where bone broth came from and why it seems to be trickling into lifestyle posts, recipes, and social media. I decided to do some research to help you (and me) understand what bone broth

Hang on as Long as You Can! We have mostly sent our kids back to school — my college girl goes next week — but since the warm weather still continues, I want to hang on to it as long as possible! Today I kept the taste of summer alive with this amazing sweet fruit

You’ll Totally Want to Fire Up The Grill for this Recipe! There’s nothing like a burger when you want to shout “Summer!” and these are amazingly creative and delicious, to boot! So we give you — Organic Grilled Peach & Cambozola Grass-Fed Beef Sliders Makes 4 sliders You’ll Need: 1 lb. Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef Champignon

Perfect for the Afternoon Blahs! I’ve heard these little orbs of deliciousness called Energy Bites, but I just call them fantastic. No matter what is on my schedule, these little bites give me what I need to power through until dinner. There are many possible combinations of ingredients, but today I used prunes, nuts, and quinoa.

But This Time Scarier and More Serious Scientists have been warning us for some time that our over-use of antibiotics could lead to drug-resistant strains of bacteria. They have been calling for a drastic reduction of the use of antibiotics, particularly in our food system. Unfortunately, many growers have ignored those calls and continued to

Avocado Caprese Yeah, I know it’s not summer yet, but if I close my eyes tightly I can feel the summer vibe! So just to get into the mood, I made this Avocado Caprese for lunch — quick, easy, delicious, and healthy! You’ll Need: 1 ripe organic ripe avocado 3 TBSP chopped organic tomato 3

Beautiful and Delicious! Vegan Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Tarts Need a delicious and beautiful dessert for Mother’s Day, or just to celebrate this beautiful Spring? Try this vegan cheesecake tart with sweet Meyer Lemons! Prepare this the day before, and you’ll impress everyone!  YOU’LL NEED: For the Crust: 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) 1/2

Take Advantage of Spring’s Abundance! I’ve probably already told this story, but I grew up with a lot of asparagus. My mom taught high school in an agricultural area, and many of her students worked in the fields before school. Sometimes they would bring her grocery bags of fresh-cut “grass” (as they called it) when they

Now You Don’t Know As of December, 2015, it’s harder for consumers to find out where beef and pork are born, raised, and slaughtered. According to this article on the organicconsumers.org page, Congress repealed a labeling law that required meats to be labelled with their country of origin. (If you want to learn more about the legal

Easy Solution — Cauliflower Rice! I’ve decided that I need to put a sign on my fridge: “Have you eaten enough vegetables today?” Without the pressure of cooking for a big family anymore, I find myself grazing on whatever is easily grabbed. And that’s usually not enough vegetables. But I made something that may change things

It’s a Great Time to Try Something New! Ever thought about having salad for breakfast? For those of us who prefer savory to sweet in the morning, it’s the perfect way to increase your consumption of healthy greens. But this is no ordinary salad — it’s chock full of healthy grains, fats, and has a