By Sarah Bedolfe Summer in southeast Alaska is kelp season for the cofounders of Barnacle Foods, Lia Heifetz and Matt Kern. Each week, the pair watches the tides and weather, waiting for the right moment to cruise out to the abundant kelp beds offshore. They lean over the side of the boat and pull up […]
By Jordyn Cormier No food deserves the proclamation of “superfood” so much as sprouts. They are a sustainable, living food, loaded with highly bioavailable nutrients. They are easily digestible nutrition, yet they are also incredibly affordable. In this age where many of us have trouble affording or consuming all of the veggies we need in […]
By some estimates, the state of American health looks pretty grim. And much of it is directly tied to poor diets. Based on current trends, one in three American adults—about 146 million people—will be suffering from type 2 diabetes by 2050, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That year, […]
Remember those commercials chiming “ch-ch-ch-chia”? Those very same chia seeds used to grow “hair” on a terra cotta dog are useful for much more than home décor. Chia seeds are nutritional powerhouses and may be the perfect food for people looking to save animals and kick their health into overdrive! Chia seeds contain more omega-3 […]
Superfoods are gaining popularity—and for good reason. They directly support the immune system, reduce inflammation, support mental health, pack a nutritional punch, and boost energy, stamina and longevity. Here are eight superfoods to watch in 2016 that are not only good for you, but also good for the planet: 1. Crickets Long-consumed in many parts […]
When you think of superfoods, you probably picture exotic, expensive, hard-to-find ingredients like acaí or goji berries. But there are plenty of superfoods available at a regular grocery store. As part of a healthy, active lifestyle, nutrient-dense superfoods offer extra health benefits. They can protect your body from disease, help you build healthy bones and […]
The benefits of hemp are boundless. The wonder food balances your hormones, nourishes your skin and hair, calms post-workout inflammation and relaxes your muscles. Once a mainstay crop in the U.S., it’s also embedded in history: The Declaration of Independence was drafted on hemp, and early American flags were made of the durable, plant-based fabric. […]
You’ve probably heard the term superfoods—it’s often applied to things like brown rice, spinach, yogurt, tomatoes and other healthy fare—but have you ever wondered what makes a food super? It’s about efficiency: Superfoods not only pack more nutritional punch per bite than other foods do, they also have other properties that directly support the immune […]
If you’re not on the Swiss chard bandwagon, you will be after watching this short video by ActiveBeat. Swiss chard is one of the healthiest leafy green vegetables, according to the video’s narrator Tyler. Just 100 grams of Swiss chard will give you more than 300 percent of your daily dose of vitamin K, more than […]