“Clean eating” is a phrase thrown around a lot in the health-and-wellness scene. I use it all the time. I like it because there’s no formal definition, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all plan. Let’s face it: There isn’t one perfect plan that will work for everyone, physiologically or behaviorally. Our bodies work differently from one…
Organic groceries can cost you more than twice as much as conventional groceries. For example, you could get a basket filled with conventional chicken, eggs, milk, zucchini, carrots and apples for $10.68. But if you bought the organic versions of those same products, you might pay $24.21, according to Consumer Reports. Yet many people would…
Not only is protein essential to weight loss and better sleep, it also helps with muscle recovery post-workout and improving your muscle gains after an extra tough sweat session. With at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these recipes will give you the power to stabilize blood sugar, improve weight loss management, and increase…
Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean your gardening should. Check out this September gardening calendar to find out what crops you should harvest now and which crops are ready to be planted. To learn more, click here.
While we still have a few more weeks of summer, Labor Day definitely marks the unofficial end of our favorite season for outdoor cooking. There’s no better way to celebrate than with a cookout, and we have a host of Labor Day recipe ideas to help you bring out the best flavors of the season.…
Looking to add something different to spice up your traditional garden? Check out this video to learn how to create your very own net trellis.
If your perennial garden starts to fizzle as soon as hot weather arrives, then you need a plan to keep your beds blooming. To learn more, click here.
If you’re learning about organic vegetable gardening, chances are you’re also learning a lot about compost, the thing that “happens” as leaves, pulled weeds, and grass clippings, or animal manure, break down into a rich, dark, crumbly, earth-smelling material. High-quality compost is teeming with life, full of beneficial microorganisms that will help improve your soil…
From late spring to early fall, blueberries are at their prime, which means there’s no better time to add the antioxidant-rich berry into your diet. Click here for some delicious and healthy recipes.
Zucchini seems to be everywhere lately, either at your local farmers market or at your CSA. Check out this recipe from our friends at Dishing Up The Dirt to learn a new, sweet way to use some of your zucchini.