Preserving Herbs the Safe, Easy Way
by Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, Watters Garden Center Although I’ve been harvesting like mad, herb quantities are exceeding consumption at the Lain casa, so … Read More…
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The Mediterranean Diet: Plant-Based for Health
The Mediterranean diet has been endorsed by health experts since the 1960s and is based on the traditional way of eating found in Greece, Italy … Read More…
Afternoon Coffee Messing with Your Sleep? Try these instead!
The 3 p.m.-ish slowdown is real, so if you’re looking for a healthy option that won’t keep you up at night, here are some possibilities … Read More…
Find that Healthy Twist to Make Holiday Foods, Drink Healthier
by Cathy Clements, Nutritionist & Life Coach, NSAM, CNC, CPT, FNS, WFS November is a month filled with memories of fires in the fireplace, big … Read More…
Make Sure Autumn Doesn’t Mark the Fall of Your Healthy Lifestyle
Everybody knows about the “Freshman 15,” but maybe we should just call it the “Fall 15,” because as the weather starts to cool, our propensity … Read More…
My Go-to Smoothie Helps Balance My Life
by Alex Erickson, Chef, Raven Café One of the most important lessons I have learned in my youthful career of being a culinary artist is … Read More…
Advocates Say the Hunter-Gatherer Diet is More Attuned to our Bodies
Followers of the paleo (aka “caveman”) diet are all about getting back to basics — about 10,000 years back. They believe the human digestive system … Read More…
What is Too Much Sugar?
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams) of added sugar a day for women and 9 teaspoons (36 grams) for … Read More…
Rosemary: A Strong Herb to be Used Wisely
Rosemary’s strong, piquant aroma and piney taste is unmistakable when it’s used in culinary dishes and teas, as well as herbal supplements. Its power must … Read More…
Growing Healthy Herbs for the Kitchen
Who wouldn’t love freshly picked herbs right from their own garden just as sautéing requires? Most mountain herbs can be grown outdoors on a seasonal … Read More…