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Olive Crush - 09/01/2005 - Elegance. When I hear that word now, I think of one person: Elvio Olave. First, because this native Chilean's name eases from the mouth like Latin American poetry. Next, because of his fantasylike home: buttery stucco walls with red-tiled roof, rows of grapevines, and colorful flowers, all set in Chile's lush Maipo Valley. And, finally, because Olave has turned his chosen profession of farming into art -- growing gourmet olives that are then ...see article |
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The Raw Experiment - 09/01/2005 - Raw-foodies have some pretty great claims about the effects of their diet. They say, among other things, that they require less sleep, have a ton of energy, and that their skin glows. Being a rock climber and a trail runner, I was intrigued and curious about how adopting such a food plan -- one so drastically different from my own (I usually openly welcome cooked foods) -- would affect my active lifestyle. I decided to "go raw" for a month...see article |
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A Capital Idea - 09/01/2003 - Late last year, high above the entrance to Restaurant Nora in Washington, D.C., swayed a green and white banner with bold type boasting "USDA Organic," the seal for the new national standards that had just taken effect. It's a showy symbol you'd expect to see on a tomato, not an elegant restaurant, but owner and chef Nora Pouillon had a right to be proud. A pioneer of the organic movement, Pouillon launched Restaurant Nora in 1979...see article |
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Sugar Coated - 11/01/2007 - Most of us have a sweet spot for sugar--especially around the holidays. Another eggnog, anyone? But sugar has a not-so-sweet side. Recent research shows that soda and other sugar-laden drinks at the very least go hand in hand with obesity if they don't actually cause the disease. And obesity is a serious and growing problem that currently plagues one-third of Americans.
You can also blame sugar, in part, for ...see article |
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Biodynamics: Back to the Basics - 02/29/2008 - Just when you thought you had organics down, there's another term to learn: biodynamics. It probably sounds familiar; the farming method has been around since 1924. Europeans were earlier adopters of biodynamics; only recently has it come into vogue with Americans. Currently, the U.S. has about 135 certified-biodynamic farms, up threefold since 2004, according to Jim Fullmer, director of biodynamic certifier Demeter USA. "Each year, we get more and more inquiries," Fullmer says. Here's what all the buzz is about....see article |
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Puzzled by Protein? - 03/01/2008 - Whether or not you've tried a low-carb, high-protein diet, you've probably wondered if you should. In many ways, high-protein diets have lived up to their promises: People have lost pounds without going hungry. Yet research has shown that such diets may not help you permanently thwart unwanted weight any better than more balanced ones. In fact, in the long run they may actually damage blood vessels. "High-protein diets interfere with Mother Nature's checks and balances," says Eileen Vincent, MS, RD, assistant director of clinical and nutrition research at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. So how much--and what kind of--protein is really best for overall health?...see article |
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Lose Big in 08 - 10/29/2007 - Singer Jessica Simpson reportedly followed the 5 Factor Diet to get her million-dollar body. Rock star Courtney Love insists she reclaimed her rock-hard frame through a combination of diet shakes, fish, steamed vegetables and exercise. No matter who you are—a celebrity or a face in the crowd—a good number of us want to lose extra baggage....see article |
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Oil Change - 05/01/2008 - We should all know by now that nature’s given us good fats and bad fats, and that opting to eat only the good variety can help prevent everything from cardiovascular disease to cancer. But before you double-dip your baguette in that rosemary-infused olive oil, keep this in mind: Nutritionists say that fat (even the heart-healthy kind) should make up only 20 percent to 35 percent of your total calories—the equivalent of about 5 tablespoons of oil a day. So while these culinary oils can contribute hugely to your health, use them sparingly. We asked nutritionists for their top choices among cooking oils and for some simple ways to use them. Here’s what they recommend....see article |
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Milking the Alternatives - 06/01/2008 - Remember the old advice that athletes shouldn't drink milk before a race to avoid pace-breaking "mucus mouth"? Turns out this suggestion is not-so-sour wisdom for a good number of us. Although cow's milk provides critical nutrients such as calcium and protein, the National Institutes of Health estimates that up to 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant, meaning they lack lactase, the enzyme that helps them digest milk sugar. ...see article |
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Label Know-How - 07/01/2008 - I confess: I'm afraid of nutrition labels. Partly because I'm loathe to learn that the box of crackers I intend to buy (and promptly eat) is actually a bomb of trans fats and sodium, but more so because a label can be a confusing, time-consuming read. The latter is why I made a brave move and recently hit the store aisles with Lisa Lanzano, MS, RD, nutritionist and owner of Essential Nutrition in Boulder, Colorado, and talked with Sue Moores, RD, a nutrition consultant in St. Paul, Minnesota....see article |
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Squash, The Superfood - 09/01/2008 - More than just seriously good for you, winter squash is the perfect replacement for all the soon-to-be-fading summer and fall vegetables....see article |
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Prepare for the Party - 12/01/2008 - BUSINESS So your customer has a holiday party to attend and doesn't know what to take as gift for the host or hostess? You can help....see article |
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Snack Attack - 01/01/2009 - BUSINESS You can't have just one. But that's alright as long as you're crunching on the latest generation of healthier chips. Though some might still be addictive, chips—and snacks in general—don't need to be guilt-inducing....see article |
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Better Together? - 02/01/2009 - Every couple has a way of working together — or not. It turns out that the principles that apply to human relationships also apply to food combinations. Some health-boosting nutrients work together with ease, while others are detrimental to one another. ...see article |
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Tiny Treats - 03/01/2009 - BUSINESS Not every downsizing is a sign of a sluggish economy. Smaller-sized treats, for example, seem poised to become big sellers in natural products stores....see article |
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Make Cheese - 05/01/2009 - Make cheese in less than an hour. 1. Heat 1 gallon milk (not ultrapasteurized) slowly to just boiling. Stir frequently to prevent scalding. 2. Add 1/2 cup of an acid, such as lemon juice or white vinegar....see article |
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Grow Your Own Sprouts - 07/01/2009 - Sprouted seeds (alfalfa, clover, sunflower) make a nice topper to sandwiches and salads. Bean sprouts (mung, lentil, garbanzo) complement stir-fries. And ground sprouted grains (wheat berry, rye) boost nutrients in homemade veggie burgers or casseroles....see article |
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