Source:  MindBodyGreen Barbecues don’t have to be all burgers, hot dogs, and coleslaw. In fact, vegetables and fruits are probably some of the most delicious things that you can grill. Get ready to go beyond the veggie burger with our plant-based summer grilling guide.   Grilled Avocado Stuffed with Chickpeas Food Faith Fitness Another amazing way to eat ...

Source:  Food Matters Wouldn’t it be nice if we could find a tonic that helped us reduce our appetite, control our sugar cravings, and improve our digestion? Apple cider vinegar may be just the thing! Let’s explore what the current evidence shows: It Helps Reduce Blood Sugar Levels After a Meal Research published in the Journal of ...

Source:  MindBodyGreen As much as we love cooking a delicious dinner, the warm summer weather gets us excited to do anything BUT spend upward of an hour in the kitchen. Plus, fresh summer produce only needs a little slicing, seasoning, and minimal (if any) cooking to taste amazing. We asked some of our favorite food experts ...

Source:  Food Matters I don’t know what I was eating before I discovered rice paper rolls. Now I’m obsessed! There are many variations out there, but with its array of crispy, colorful vegetables, tofu and a magic dipping sauce, I think this one’s pretty special — a vegetarian’s dream, and a party favorite. Make these for your ...

An array of wholesome ways to prepare one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Few raw foods are as rich, creamy, and buttery as the avocado. Full of good fats — the kinds your body requires for deep health — the sliceable, diceable, mashable, blendable avocado is a smart ingredient in a surprising range ...

Healthy snacks don’t need to be time-consuming or boring. Whip up these nutrient-rich delights in 10 minutes or less! 1. Green Smoothie  Blend 1 banana, 1 cup of nut milk, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup of spinach and 1 tsp of Food Matters Superfood Greens.  2. Berry Parfait  In a small glass, add organic plain or ...

Stephanie Weaver, author of The Migraine Relief Plan: An 8-Week Transition to Better Eating, Fewer Headaches, and Optimal Health shared this delicious recipe from her book. It’s not easy following the Plan if you are vegetarian or vegan, as so many of your protein sources are potential (headache) triggers. The quinoa and black beans in this dish ...

Think food allergy and you might conjure the worst-case scenario, like a child going into anaphylactic shock after exposure to peanuts. No doubt, a severe food allergy is scary. But it’s also relatively rare. A much more common scenario is an adult with a low-grade food allergy to, say, gluten who never pinpoints the cause ...

So it’s 3PM, you’ve been sitting in front of a computer screen all day and you’re definitely struggling. Unfortunately, while your work day is coming to an end, chances are your day probably isn’t! Once you make it home through busy peak hour traffic, you still have to cook dinner, walk and feed the dog ...

“How do I make smart eating choices on a busy schedule?” patients frequently ask.  As a busy doctor, I can understand how eating healthy might feel like a herculean demand and become short shift among the numerous demands in your life. While eating healthy on a time budget does require a little planning, it’s easier ...