For years, cancer survivors were told to be cautious about eating soy foods, but current data shows foods such as tofu, tempeh, soymilk, and

With high heat cooking, you will want to use the right oil for the job. An important factor is the cooking oil's smoke point, which can...

As a plant-friendly dietitian nutritionist, I'm often asked about the best way to cook, store, and select plant foods. So I turned to...

The spectacular color of persimmons are on display in the fall season now through December. Nearly all the persimmons cultivated in the...

It’s easy to get the protein you need from plant sources. The best way is through legumes, filled with fiber and minerals like iron. Here...

Update: I've published Part II of the Mindful Eating videos. Click here to access my video channel on my Home page. If mindful eating...

Microgreens are small, edible plants in a variety of colors, grown either hydroponically or in soil. Microgreens are harvested right...

What does the word "natural" actually mean on a food label? Would it surprise you to know there is no current legal definition of the...

Plant-based foods are cheaper and provide more nutrients per dollar than other foods.

Buckwheat: Love it or leave it? Buckwheat has a strong flavor, it's true. But I suspect it's the way the pseudo-cereal is cooked that has...

Ancient grains are a nutritional step above modern wheat, as I noted in my previous post. In this second part of my series on ancient...

Ancient grains have been around for thousands of years, long before they were used to drive up sales in the cereal aisles. The ancient...

Blueberries and strawberries were shown to be best at protecting the brain. Dementia is not a normal part of aging, according to researchers

I'm a big fan of shortcuts, especially when it comes to including whole foods. So I'm calling this recipe my Ridiculously Easy Fruit...

Do you spend too much time reading the Nutrition Facts label on food products when shopping? Are you unsure of which ingredients are...

By now, you've heard that probiotics can be beneficial for our digestive system. These friendly bacteria promote the good life in our...

When I suggested to my nutrition undergraduates that they try one day without meat, one student burst out, "But what are we going to...

Jackfruit is the love of the vegetarian and vegan community, and rightly so. But is it a good protein substitute for meat? Let's look at