We’ve got another round-up coming your way, and it’s all about what keeps us sane in the kitchen. If you’re practicing any sort of whole foods diet, trying to save money, but also eat healthy, doing our gentle detox Prescribe 20…
3 Strategies for Effective Dietary Change
A few months into the new year, many of us may feel discouraged by lackluster results from a diet overhaul endeavor, which usually takes place in January. It’s helpful to take a step back and review the reasons for a…
25 Best Uses for Coconut for Your Health
Follow enough health and beauty journals, and you could easily find yourself wondering, “is there anything coconut oil cannot do?” Spoiler alert: coconut is everything it’s cracked up to be. Because of this, we’ve compiled a list of the best…
The Life of Visionary Food Writer Patience Gray
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…
What’s the Deal with Leeks? Here’s How to Use Them
If you turn a leek with its hairy end up, it looks sort of like a crown or the top of a scepter, which may be one reason this delicious allium (a member of the onion & garlic family) is called the “king…
5 Must Have Spices for Your Pantry and Why They’re Good for You
Pantries are designed to be filled with nutrient-dense staple foods, beverages, and spices. Stocking your pantry can take time, but it’s worth it as you can ensure you’ll have booster foods, such as spices and superfood powders, to enhance your…
Our Top 11 Favorite Dairy Substitutes
The first thing people say to me when contemplating whether or not to give up dairy is: “But I could never live without cheese.” I sympathize with that concern, but having followed a plant-based lifestyle for years now, I feel…
Best Tips for Perfectly Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
It’s winter squash season, and that means – Toasted Pumpkin Seeds! Shamelessly (or savvy-ly, some might say), at the AOC kitchens, we toast every squash seed we come in contact with: Acorn Squash, Butternut Squash, Sugar Pie Pumpkin… why throw…
Sweet Potatoes and Yams are Two Different Vegetables
The holidays are here and sweet potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables on the menu. Sweet potatoes are commonly labeled as yams when in reality they are most likely sweet potatoes. Many years ago the U.S. government decided to…
3 Helpful Tips to Prevent Apples from Browning
If you’ve ever put cut apples in your lunch, or served them on a plate as an afternoon snack, you’ve most likely noticed that some browning of the flesh starts to occur not long after they have been cut. Many of us…
What is the Best Way to Love Your Liver?
One of the most simple, yet effective ways to boost overall health is by giving…
