Ever heard of Patience Gray? If you have – good for you! And if you haven’t, you are still most likely affected by her passion and work every day, as this woman has defined our modern way of eating and…
Instead of Carbo-Loading, Try a Ketogenic Approach to Athletic Fueling
A common sports nutrition phrase that you may have heard is “carb-loading” (or “carbo-loading”). This refers to filling the body with (often) very starchy, carbohydrates to top off glycogen stores to fuel a training or race day. While there is…
Two Eco-Friendly Children’s Books That Make Perfect Gifts
Looking for eco-friendly holiday gifts for the kids in your life? The Farm Animal Rescue series by Leslie Crawford is a perfect, heartwarming option for children ages 4-8. Sprig the Rescue Pig and Gwen the Rescue Hen instill compassion by…
This Non-Profit is Changing Lives Through Foodservice Training
Food is everything – from the fields to the grocery store, from our plates to our health, from community to personal and professional re-integration. We all need to eat, every day. Because of that, being trained in any aspect of…
This Carrot Ginger Soup is Chock-full of Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients
Simple, healthy ingredients can be very beneficial for healing inflammation, and carrot ginger soup is no exception. A recent trip to Berkeley’s Mission: Heirloom, an organic, completely holistic, predominantly paleolithic restaurant, reminded me just how good so few ingredients can…
Five Rules for Fasting During the Holiday Season
Shortly after Halloween Day passes, I start to notice changes in friends and clients’ eating behavior. Suddenly, they become more concerned (and rightfully so!) about the upcoming holiday season and associated potential for weight gain and vow to cut out…
A New Preschool Uses Outdoor Classrooms to Make Education Affordable
Can education be fun, safe, and affordable – even for low-income families? A new preschool is using outdoor classrooms to provide quality education in reading, math, and science; made affordable for families and designed to give children a joyful, nature-rich…
A Quick, Helpful Guide to Citrus
Chef Sita and Earl Herrick of Earl’s Organic Produce show us different varieties of citrus and explain the differences between each type. Check out this short, helpful guide to citrus and then try one of these delicious citrus salad recipes. Originally…
These Organic Fair Trade Avocados are Socially Just and Environmentally Sound
Agriculture and food are our most direct and daily connection to the natural world. The health of our environment directly impacts our own health and well-being, it is imperative that we continue to explore and push the boundaries of overall…
Plant Perennials to Nourish Your Garden Year-Round
Written by Acadia Tucker My dark winter nights are generally spent curled next to a fire devouring every seed catalog that can fit into my mailbox. Dreaming of the tomatoes, peas, and corn I’ll plant in the spring helps me…
Wellness in the Workplace: What’s Good for Employees is Good for Business!
It may come as no surprise that when employees feel better and are in good…
