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How ToSee articleWhat Is Horseradish and How to Prepare It (Plus a Beet Horseradish Recipe for Passover)
Spring has come to Ethos Farm, and the Jewish holiday of Passover is here. That’s my cue to go out into our vegetable production field to dig up horseradish root. Known as Maror in Hebrew, Horseradish is the symbolic “bitter herb” eaten during the Passover Seder. For thousands of years, families and friends have gathered […] -
How ToSee article5 Plant-Based Ingredient Swaps for Satisfying Dinners and Desserts
Many of us are intimidated by the thought of transitioning to a whole-food, plant-based diet. But the truth is that we can still indulge in old favorites including cream sauces, sautéed dishes, and even ice cream by replacing health-defeating ingredients such as oils, sugar, and dairy products with delicious and healthful alternatives. Here are five […] -
How ToSee articleIn the Kitchen with Darshana: Weekend Prep 101
It’s not easy sticking to healthy resolutions when you’re tired and hungry after a long day. That’s why we recommend setting aside an hour each weekend (or any day that’s convenient) to cook some beans and grains, and to prep produce for the week ahead. Just an hour in the kitchen can go a long […] -
How ToSee articleBeyond Butter: 8 Healthy Ways to Top Your Morning Toast
Banishing butter and margarine from your diet does wonders for your arteries, but it also begs the question, “What will I put on my toast?” Try one of these quick, healthful toast-topping ideas, including some of our favorite suggestions from Forks Over Knives’ million-plus Facebook fans. (Pro tip: Keep a loaf of whole-grain bread in […] -
How ToSee articleWhat Is Aquafaba? How to Use It in Cooking
Since it was discovered less than three years ago by French chef Joël Roessel, aquafaba has been all the rage with vegan cooks. Aquafaba is simply the name for the viscous liquid left over after boiling chickpeas. It’s an extremely versatile egg substitute for cooking and baking: when beaten, it turns white and fluffs up […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Transform Last Night’s Leftovers Into a Great Breakfast
Last night’s leftovers often become today’s lunch or dinner, but don’t overlook their potential to make a great breakfast. Getting creative with leftovers can save you time and money and boost your healthy-cooking skills—all while cutting down on food waste. Here are some easy ideas for building a tempting a.m. meal using common dinner-hour leftovers. […] -
How ToSee article34 Healthy (and Low-Sodium!) Trader Joe’s Vegan Finds
As nice as it is to catch the farmers’ market every week, sometimes it just doesn’t happen. And for those weeks, Trader Joe’s is a popular source of wallet-friendly produce, pantry staples, and healthy convenience foods such as ready-to-eat steamed lentils, pre-cooked frozen grains, and riced fresh cauliflower. In the spirit of discovery, we asked […] -
How ToSee articleHelping Your Kids Be Whole-Food, Plant-Based Rock Stars
Sometimes I imagine our dinner table as a rock ‘n’ roll concert stage. The stage is set, the lights are on, and moments before the crowd (consisting of my three kids) enters, I take a deep breath and look at the hard work that I have completed. The perfectly balanced, whole-food, plant-based masterpiece that I […] -
How ToSee article3 Strategies to Keep Your Sex Hormones Balanced
(This is the second article in a series that includes Why Hormones Matter and Three Ways to Mess Them Up.) Modern lifestyles contribute to unbalanced, excessive, or deficient levels of sex hormones in men and women. This may result in unpleasant outcomes—such as low sex drive or infertility—as well as to dangerous diseases, including cancer […] -
How ToSee article17 Tips for Healthy Eating and Living
Good eating habits aren’t about willpower. We have a limited supply of willpower. So while you can coast by on it for maybe the first couple weeks of January, it will eventually run out. Instead, if you want your healthy lifestyle to last, the secret is entirely about making healthy habits easier. For most of […] -
WellnessSee articleCooking for One: 5 Healthy Tips and 15 Recipes
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear are about how to cook for one person. Whether it’s from someone at the gym, from a friend, or from a Facebook connection, the popular opinion is that turning on the stove and dirtying a pan for just one person seems like a waste of time. […] -
WellnessSee article10 Kid-Friendly Snacks You Can Make in 5 Minutes
As busy parents, it’s easy to always feel like we’re in a rush. Children are also growing fast and can seem hungry all the time. For both adults and children, it’s easier to make bad choices when we’re hungry, so keeping healthy, quick, and easy snacks nearby is important. Make sure you have a few […]
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