Not a day goes by that I don’t see an article arguing for or against organic foods. Most of what I’ve seen treats the opposition as silly and uninformed and …

Is Organic Better?

The Cost of Poor Nutrition
I regularly get comments or questions about the affordability of eating nutritious foods. One of the saddest myths in this country is that it’s expensive to eat healthy. It’s not. …

Healthy Fats
Long-term health studies consistently show that the percentage breakdown of your macronutrients has little bearing on your long-term health. What does have a significant impact on your health is the quality …

What’s in Your Peanut Butter?
Confession… One of my favorite meals is still a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I’m 44, and I still adore a PB&J. My guess is that there are a few …

The Banana Dilema
During my health journey over the past decade, I can’t tell you how many people have told me that bananas are bad for me. In the last 10 years, I’ve …

The Benefits of Blackberries
Blackberries are in season June through August depending upon where you live. Here in Tennessee they’ve been at the farmer’s market for a few weeks now. Just like blueberries, there …

The Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are in season here in Tennessee. We bought several pounds of organically-grown blueberries from a local farmer last week at the farmer’s market. We’ve made jelly and enjoyed them …

What Diets Have in Common
Over the last two months, I’ve studied over 100 diets. While some are really out there, most diets have a lot of common ground. While I personally eat a whole …

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients4 medium tomatoes1/2 medium onion4 cloves garlic1 tbsp dried basil1/2 cup almond milksalt and pepper to taste 1. Saute onions until about half cooked. Add tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and …

Where Do You Get Your Fiber?
When people find out I don’t eat meat, eggs, or dairy, I almost always get the question. “But where do you get your protein?” Studies show that vegans and vegetarians …