Have you ever run into the problem of buying too many bananas and not having enough time to eat them all before they’re too ripe? Overripe bananas are too soft and mushy to enjoy, but way too sweet and delicious to waste! Luckily, there are quite a few ways you can use up your overripe […]
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Snacks Stack Up
Lately, more and more workplaces have been providing free snacks and meals to their employees. Besides providing sustenance and cutting down on the number of hours employees need to buy or prepare food in their off time, complimentary food also improves employees’ moods. But do different company departments have different tastes in snacks? And furthermore, […]
Curious about Yoga? Here are the things you should know!
Yoga has a traceable history of 5000 years, so why the sudden boom of popularity in these last couple of years? Well, it’s arguably a combination of both technology and the health and fitness community that builds on top of it. Fitness education and inspiration is no longer limited to just famous athletes sponsored by […]
Almond Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe
Breakfast is an important meal, but who wants to wake up 15-30 minutes earlier just to make a healthy breakfast every morning? Most people rather sleep in a few extra minutes and opt for a less healthy option for breakfast, than to go through the effort of waking up early and preparing a meal. Well, […]
Feed Your Microbiome!
Did you know that your body is made up of and covered in trillions of microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, bugs, fungi and protists? Well, it is! In fact, humans are made up of about as many microbial cells as human cells. The trillions of microbes in your body create a microbial community called your […]
Whole Grain vs. Refined Grains
Buying bread can certainly be confusing. There are tons of health trends that revolve around grains and bread. Hey! We also know that grains have been around for centuries- providing food for our human ancestors! There are even aisles dedicated to grains in your local grocery store – but which are the healthiest option? […]
The Office Snack Zeitgeist
America is a nation of snackers. Ninety-four percent of Americans report snacking at least once per day, and 50% say they snack two to three times per day. In the workplace, millions of workers rely on their employers’ snack arsenal to get them through the day. But what exactly are workers snacking on? At Oh […]
The Future of Good Groceries
A panel of four grocery industry experts met in San Francisco on July 25th to discuss the future of local sustainable groceries in wake of the Amazon-Whole Foods merger. The event was hosted by the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA), thus a clear focus on the impact of family-owned businesses, local farmers, […]
4 Ways to Maximize the Health Benefits of Coffee
Most people aren’t necessarily thinking about the antioxidants and health benefits of coffee while picking up their morning cup of Joe, but they definitely should be! Coffee not only tastes great and improves cognitive performance, but can also be a great source of antioxidants. Researchers have found that there are quite a few ways to […]
All About Fiber!
Most Americans are not consuming enough fiber on a daily basis. It’s not too surprising since the standard American diet is high in meat, dairy, and processed foods, all of which are usually quite low in fiber. Dietary fiber is an essential nutrient. But we need to get it through food because it cannot be […]