Browsing the "Conscious Eating" Category

An A for APPLES, It’s a Top-Ranked Superstar Fruit

October 1st, 2014 | by Tania Melkonian

Nutrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples—is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” [&hellip

Indian Vegetarian Cooking Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

August 31st, 2014 | by Bushra Bajwa

Vegetarianism has been a way of life in India for millennia. Some Indian vegetables may already seem familiar; winter melon, or white pumpkin, for example, is a squash that cooks and tastes like its orange counterpart. Eggplants native to India are egg-shaped and smaller than the American variety; they cook in less time and have a less bitter taste

Foraging 101

June 1st, 2014 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

by Chaya Foedus Start small. Get permission before picking on private property. Make sure no chemical fertilizers or pesticides were [&hellip

Living Off the Land

June 1st, 2014 | by Avery Mack

Low- and No-Cost Ways to Feed a Family Whether it’s membership in a food co-op, tending a backyard garden or [&hellip

Funny Tummy? ~ Probiotic Foods Can Fix a Troubled Gut

April 30th, 2014 | by Kathleen Barnes

Gas, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation—each of these digestive issues indicates an imbalance of “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria

Culinary Mushroom Magic, Delicate Powerhouses of Nutrition and Medicine

March 29th, 2014 | by Case Adams

Mushrooms have played a remarkable role in human history. Egyptian hieroglyphics dating back 4,500 years linked mushrooms to immortality. The [&hellip

Fresh Food Trends, Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating

February 26th, 2014 | by Melinda Hemmelgarn

Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible

GLUTEN-FREE ON THE GO, Safe Eating Away from Home

February 26th, 2014 | by Judith Fertig

WHOLE FOOD ~ Greater than the Sum of its Parts

December 31st, 2013 | by Margie King

Western science is obsessed with deconstructing food, researching and analyzing its component parts, isolating the active ingredients, repackaging them in [&hellip

Adopt New Drinking Habits for the New Year

December 28th, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Staff

by Kimberly Johnston Start off 2014 with the best, simplest way to get to the healthiest you. There are so [&hellip