Double Up Food Bucks is a program in Michigan started by the Fair Food Network five years ago as incentive for recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as food stamps) to eat healthy and boost the … Continued
Kudos to San Francisco for being the first city in the country to creatively implement financial incentives for turning vacant urban plots into abundant food-sheds. Pursuant to a new ordinance adopted by the city’s board of supervisors, as of September … Continued
‘Tis the season to find ways to use up all those HUGE zucchinis that somehow remained unseen in your, or your neighbors, garden! Print Zucchini Bread – Gluten Free and Vegan Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total … Continued
This dish is vibrantly beautiful and delectable. It’s made in three separate parts, but don’t be intimidated – it’s very easy! I like to serve it cool as a side dish (wonderful for spring picnics). It’s also lovely warm and … Continued
The Lancet, the world’s most prestigious and objective journals of allopathic medicine has released a petition: “From Public to Planetary Health: A Manifestoâ€. It fervently calls upon each of us to join a social movement to support collective public health … Continued
Times have certainly changed since the sages of Ayurveda, or the medicinal shamans of any and all indigenous cultures around the world for that matter, discovered their respective ancient methods and concoctions for healing and well-being. On the one hand, … Continued
This is a wonderful soup for a rainy winter day, or any day for that matter – as it’s fresh and light but warming on the inside. Â The bonus is that it only takes about 10-15 minutes to make and … Continued
Ayurveda is said to be the mother of all holistic medical systems. The word Ayurveda literally means “the wisdom of life.†(in sanskrit, Ayu = life or long-life, and Veda = system of science or wisdom). While Ayurveda is rooted … Continued
Makes 8 large bars (2″ x 4″) The nourishing oils of the almonds and seeds and the energizing sweetness of the dried fruit and maple syrup are perfect to ground you amidst the wind, cold and dryness of the autumn … Continued
The fall is associated with the Vata energies of air and ether, as indeed it can be described as windy, cold and dry. Thus, we can all benefit from foods that are grounding, warming and lubricating. This adzuki bean stew … Continued