As fate would have it, it turns out that yellow peas are actually chock-full o’ protein. Because of this, companies are taking the dried peas, milling them into flour, and separating the protein from the starch to create pea protein isolate (quite similar to soy protein isolate). If you’re dairy- or soy-free, this is an…
For at least a few decades, we’ve been conditioned to think that sugar-free is the way to be. And in many ways, that’s still true – a high-sugar diet is like a Fastpass to obesity, heart problems, diabetes, and a shorter lifespan. But that doesn’t mean reaching for things that are labeled “sugar free.” When…
It’s probably not a hard sell to get you to add cinnamon to your diet – after all, it’s part of some of the most delicious foods in the world (cinnamon rolls and apple pie come to mind). And not only is it delicious, but it’s incredibly powerful and good for your body, in so…
Goji berries might seem like a brand-new trend (or a Gwyneth Paltrow pantry staple), but they’ve been used in traditional Chinese medicine since about 200 BC. And it’s no wonder that they’ve been used for so long – these little fruits are crazy powerful! These little red berries are delicious in both fresh and dried…
Peanut butter smeared on toast used to be a classic breakfast. Then almond butter became the new kid on the breakfast block, followed by other nut butters like cashew and sunbutter. Then our minds were blown when someone decided to smear ripe avocado on warm toast and call it breakfast. Toast is tasty with just…
Whether you’re an athlete, trying to get better skin, or looking to improve your bone health, there’s a supplement you need to know about: collagen. At a beautiful outdoor breakfast in Nantucket, MA, I was introduced to collagen as a supplement for the first time, and it came in the form of pancakes, waters, and…
Trying to lose weight? Eat more. No really . . . just eat more vegetables. Adding in more plants and plant-based foods into your diet – and thus replacing more caloric, fattier foods made from animal products – has been shown to be one of the most effective weight-loss tools. Related Stories: How to Go…
I tried my first soup cleanse a while back, and I loved it. A tad apprehensive at first, but mostly excited, I decided to give it a go – by the end of the day, I was full and satisfied, and I felt great. Although my reasoning for going on a soup cleanse had nothing…
Turning to sugar and caffeine as your source of energy can damage your adrenal glands (and your body’s natural ability to give you energy), and typically always results in a crash. While you don’t necessarily need to skip coffee, if you want to keep your energy levels high and avoid an afternoon slump, turn to…
Staring at a juice label in a grocery store, a number glared at me: 34 grams of sugar. “Holy shnikeys,” I thought (my internal dialogue is 100 percent dad speak). “That’s almost twice the amount of sugar I’m supposed to have in one day!” But wait, that’s the cap on added sugar, and there’s a…
