November-December 2014

The Microbiome Diet

October 27, 2015 Torey Jones

Based on restoring balance to gut flora and changing the ecology of the gut to improve energy, mood and cognition and decrease inflammation, autoimmune disorders and genetic predisposition to obesity, this diet consists of three

November-December 2014

Get Back to the Roots

October 27, 2014 Sharon Denny

Root vegetables include tuberous roots and taproots, though not tubers, rhizomes, corms or bulbs. Yet this seemingly small category of vegetable offers a lot of variety. Low in fat and calories, many roots serve as

November-December 2014

4 Rootsy Recipes

October 27, 2014 Alexandra Caspero

Parsnip Soufflé Developed by Carlene Thomas, RDN, LD Ingredients Parsnip Purée 1 cup pureed parsnip 1½ tablespoon olive oil 2 large parsnips ⅛ cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable or chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste Soufflé 3 tablespoons

November-December 2014

Get Saucy Series: How Sweet It Is

October 27, 2014 Jill Melton

A scoop of ice cream is just that — but get out the chocolate sauce, and it’s a sundae! With a jar of homemade caramel or chocolate sauce in the fridge, all seems right with

November-December 2014

Breaking Bread around the World

October 27, 2014 Kerry Neville

Whether it’s naan in India, baguettes in France, tortillas in Mexico or lavash in the Middle East, the breaking of bread brings people together throughout the world. Bread is a significant symbol in many religions,

November-December 2014

Hemp Seeds Join the Super-Food Cool-Kids Table

October 27, 2014 Jessica Cording

Although hemp seeds come from the Cannabis plant family (yes, that Cannabis plant), the seeds from the industrial hemp plant do not contain THC, the active compound in marijuana that results in a “high” feeling.

November-December 2014

Kitchen Scale: It Really Measures Up

October 27, 2014 Sara Haas

There’s a certain nostalgia that comes with baking — perhaps an image of kneading dough on a rustic wooden block with billows of flour swirling through the air, or of golden rolls cooling on a