Food

Healing properties of herbs and spices and why you should eat more of them

Looking for some quick and easy ways to incorporate more superfoods into your diet? When I started my healing path, I took a good look at what I was eating,...

Maple-Orange Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

Maple-Orange Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

Gone are the days of the bland Brussel Sprouts from our Grandma’s dinner tables; these sprouts are delicious and add a sweet and salty flair to the sprouts of the...

gluten free french toast

Gluten Free Spiced Banana French Toast

I love Sunday brunch; something about getting together with friends and family over a delicious breakfast filled with more exotic breakfast items than the standard egg dish is so appealing...

Fed Up movie

Eye opening movie, Fed Up hits theaters today

‘The conventional wisdom about food and exercise over the past thirty years has been dead wrong.’ If you’re at all concerned with the rising rates of childhood obesity and type 2...

Healthy Lunch Box Ideas

I prepped these tips for an event at our son’s elementary school. It’s the brain-child of a good friend of ours, and I’m excited to be a part of it....

Common sources of hidden gluten

In case you’re not aware, we recently launched an online store (called Happybelly) featuring our favorite certified gluten-free products that are safe and delicious for those of us with food...

paleo sauces

Our favorite Paleo dressing and sauce recipes

Whether you’re new to a low sugar, gluten-free or Paleo diet or been at it for a while, figuring out how to spice up your dishes can be a daunting...

High fructose corn syrup, GMO corn and fish bladders in 8 beers you should avoid

Apparently one of America’s favorite beverages is not free from the ingredients scrutiny we put on food over here, but since I don’t drink beer it’s not often on my...

Tips on safe travels for nut allergy sufferers

Do you, or someone you know suffer from a nut allergy? With the rise of food allergies today, it’s easy for people to become numb to the very real dangers...

How food affects our mood, and may help fight anxiety

Thanks to our guess author,  Ryan Rivera, for this review of some powerful anxiety-fighting foods, and some quick recipes that you can use to incorporate them into your food routines. 5...

Our favorite gluten-free, vegan ice cream, Nada Moo!, launches two new flavors

A local favorite of ours is Nada Moo!, a gluten-free, vegan ice cream option made of coconut milk. They focus on all natural ingredients and since they’re sweetened with agave...

The Great Indulgence Chocolate Festival Coming to Central Market

In honor of Valentines day, and our intense love of chocolate, we’re passing along this note from Central Market about upcoming chocolate festivities this month… The Great Indulgence Chocolate Festival...