Dec 2016
We all know that yogurt is fermented milk, rich in beneficial probiotic bacteria. But there’s a lot more out there than yogurt. Fermented vegetables, meats… even chocolate is a fermented food.
Dec
2016
Year: 2016
Dec 2016
We *LOVE* vegetarian food. But sometimes we want, not just a stew or a pilaf, but an actual centerpiece. Enter, the cauliflower steak…
Dec
2016
Nov 2016
“Wrap your loved ones in beautiful soft scarves from Novica and Shupaca. Stay warm!” ~ Gregoria
Nov
2016
Nov 2016
“Baking pies so you don’t have to! Order yours today!” ~ Jeff and Nathan
Nov
2016
Nov 2016
This dessert takes 5 minutes to make. Raw foods. Superfoods. Antioxidant-rich goodness. It’s stunning, delicious, and you are absolutely going to want to make it for every special occasion.
Nov
2016
Nov 2016
Another of those super-easy fruit dishes, equally suited to the dessert table with ice cream, or the breakfast table with yogurt.
Nov
2016
Nov 2016
Inflammation hurts! Here we explore natural medicine that puts out the fire.
Nov
2016
Oct 2016
“Just in time for Halloween! Natural play makeup and face paint from Klee Kids for the trick or treaters in your life.” – Gregoria + Liz
Oct
2016
Oct 2016
“The Hen of the Woods, ‘Maitake,’ a rare woodsy treat to add flavor to your favorite stew or sauté.” – Alex “A Fall delicacy straight from the woods.” – Charles
Oct
2016
Oct 2016
Roasting the cauliflower on its own before the big bake with the beans, tomato sauce, and vegan cheese deepens and enriches the flavors.
Oct
2016
Oct 2016
Natural medicine absolutely SHINES at handling common respiratory viruses such as colds and flus. This stuff works. We’ll walk you through the basics.
Oct
2016
Sep 2016
RUNA’s mission is to improve livelihoods for indigenous farmers in the Amazon. “We believe people everywhere can benefit from the bounty of the rainforest without destroying it.”
Sep
2016
Sep 2016
Golden orange if you use carrots. Ruby red if you choose beets. Parsnips are a third option, if you want beige… Another dish that’s hard to pin down to a single culinary tradition. Shades of India, Indonesia, Bulgaria… and 1960s health foods stores!
Sep
2016
Sep 2016
It is becoming increasingly obvious that a high calcium intake is not the solution for osteoporosis. It isn’t how much calcium we get, but how well we use it. Calcium management nutrients not only help calcium go to the right places, but also keep calcium out of the wrong places.
Sep
2016
Sep 2016
“Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss in Salted Caramel & Chocolate is simply delectable! Non-dairy and soy-free, too!” … Debbie
Sep
2016
Sep 2016
“I’m excited about these new organic sundae cones and ice cream sandwiches from Three Twins Ice Cream. Sitting in the grass on a hot summer day with a chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich is as good as it gets! The individual packaging works well for treating yourself without going overboard on portion size. Yum!” … Dave
Sep
2016
Aug 2016
“MyKind Organics Men’s Multi: Certified USDA Organic, non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free multi made from real whole food! Specifically for men under 40 with 30 organic fruits, vegetables and herbs. So good you can even chew them.” … Jay.
Aug
2016
Aug 2016
RUNA, a clean energy drink with Guayusa from the Amazon. RUNA’s on sale, and there’s an extra 10% off when you buy a case. Come in to enter our RUNA-cycle raffle (bike goes home with a winner on August 31st!) … Kerstin.
Aug
2016
Jul 2016
Eggplant Caviar is a kind of chopped salad native to Russia, Armenia, Bulgaria, etc. We’ve added green peas for a shock of green, and an apple for sweetness.
Jul
2016
Jul 2016
After decades of being told to simply “take more” calcium, we now have convincing evidence there may be such a thing as “too much.” We go through the research. The safe and effective dose may be less than you think!
Jul
2016
Jul 2016
berries and cream. Roasted, salted pistachios add a flash of green, and nuggets of crunch.
Jul
2016
Jul 2016
We have bone broth and it’s Epic! Up to 10 grams of protein in each serving and available in three delicious flavors: homestyle savory chicken, turkey cranberry sage, and beef jalapeno sea salt. Just like Grandma used to make!
Jul
2016
Jul 2016
Feeling hot, hot, hot? Beat the heat with the new Nano-Ice Necklace! Pop in the freezer for a couple of hours, tie it on, and you’ll be the coolest “kid” on the block!
Jul
2016
Jul 2016
The addition of Masala Chai mix to the fruit adds a little something special to this otherwise pretty-darn-special cobbler. You can also sub in apricots or nectarines for the peaches. Just slice, mix, top, and bake.
Jul
2016
Jul 2016
You can make your own diet icy beverage using only natural ingredients. If you use mineral water, you get not just a natural diet soda, you get a natural diet *mineral* soda!
Jul
2016
Jul 2016
With all the turmoil in the world, all the violence, all the hatred, I was thinking about how to make the world a better place. I was thinking about things that are important to me, remembering Tip O’Neil…
Jul
2016
Jul 2016
Take about 3 pounds wonderful, heirloom tomatoes of all sizes, colors and flavors…
Jul
2016
Jul 2016
Eggs. Coffee. Chocolate. Salt. Coconut. Bacon may be too much to hope for…
Jul
2016
Jun 2016
Another recipe from our cooking show, Eat Well Be Happy, streaming from this website and natural food stores around the country. Asian flavors + garden vegetables.
Jun
2016
Jun 2016
Another easy-to-make, easy to travel salad. It also keeps for 3-4 days. And this one gets you to eat more beans, which Dr. Furhman says is a good thing. Beans fill you up, not out!
Jun
2016
Jun 2016
Simple answers are easy and comforting, but they are rarely accurate or complete. They don’t account for individual differences in fitness, reproductive status, metabolic function, medical history, genetic predisposition, time of day, time of month, and time of life. They don’t tell you the whole story, and they don’t listen to your story.
Jun
2016
Jun 2016
Tea-rrific Ice Creams. No gums, no fillers, just wonderful ice cream the old fashioned way. Infused with teas. Lovely, and featured in the Boston Globe! … Debra
Jun
2016
May 2016
Olivegevity Armonikon extra virgin olive oil. Product of organic farming, where each tree is regarded as sacred and olives are harvested the old-fashioned way. … Debra
May
2016
May 2016
Matiz Gallego sardines. Artisan fishing methods and old master cannery. Oh so flavorful. Try with lime. Featured in Bon Appetit too! … Debra
May
2016
May 2016
Farro is an heirloom wheat, earthy and rich. Kale adds green. Pecorino romano cheese adds salt and bite. Simple, comfort food. On a higher plane.
May
2016
May 2016
A good smoothie has a lot more in it than just fruit. Ingredients that add flavor, texture, and supercharged nutrition — if you use them right. Here, we talk about Bee Pollen, Cacao, Chia, Probiotics, Coconut Oil, and Maca Powder
May
2016
Apr 2016
“Debra’s can’t wait to try some new heirloom veggie seeds. Have you tried red celery, scarlet kale, Ananas Noire tomato?”
Apr
2016
Apr 2016
The natural products industry occasionally honors one of its own for outstanding contributions to the industry — but more so, to the movement. This year, Debra was honored.
Apr
2016
Apr 2016
You don’t need a traditional dressing when you have high-quality olive oil, and a few forkfuls of cultured veggies.
Apr
2016
Apr 2016
A good smoothie has a lot more in it than just fruit. Ingredients that add flavor, texture, and supercharged nutrition — if you use them right. Here, we talk about protein powders, frozen fruit, greens powders, and fish oil.
Apr
2016
Mar 2016
This essential mineral is crucial to healthy bones. Plus it can help with leg cramps, anxiety, high blood pressure, migraines headaches, and constipation, too.
Mar
2016
Mar 2016
Bi Bim Bap is the national dish of Korea. It looks like a lot of work, but it’s actually not complicated. Just a lot of different vegetables, arranged on top of rice, with eggs + special sauce. And DELICIOUS!
Mar
2016
Feb 2016
Since we first published this recipe (adapted from a blog post by Sarah Briton), we began making the bread in our kitchen. It has become one of our customer’s all-time favorites. All fiber, healthy fats, and proteins. No grains, almost no carbs.
Feb
2016
Feb 2016
You don’t need to be medically constipated to be just… a little backed up. It happens to everyone.
Feb
2016
Jan 2016
Raw Avocado Almond Pie – “Freeze it & it’s like ice cream! Made in our kitchen with lots of love.” … Casey
Jan
2016
Jan 2016
“The best sauerkraut I’ve ever had! I eat it right out of the jar. Made right here in Massachusetts.” … Savannah
Jan
2016
Jan 2016
“Chai is my favorite tea–so glad they made it into an ice cream. Delicious & flavorful.. I haven’t had anything else like it!” … Emma
Jan
2016
Jan 2016
“Lovely toasted. It’s a staple in our house & my kids love it! Great for people with allergies.” … Melissa
Jan
2016
Jan 2016
Use butternut, or any firm-flesh winter squash. Black beans add protein and a little something to chew on.
Jan
2016
Jan 2016
According to Dr. Mark Hyman, family physician and a four-time New York Times bestselling author, we’re battling a “diabesity” epidemic. Diabetes + Obesity.
Jan
2016
