PRODUCT: Little Miracles Organic Energy Bottled Tea

When we first received sample bottles of Little Miracles Organic Energy, we thought they were organic energy drinks. Not exactly. They’re delicious tea and fruit juice blends, sweetened with agave, a better alternative to refined sugar. They lack some of the conventional energy drink kickers, like guarana, a berry that is more caffeine-intense than coffee…
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RECIPE: Tofu & Tomato Skewers

Tasty tofu and tomato skewers. Photo courtesy Nutrition.org.   We love mozzarella and tomatoes. Caprese salad is a favorite, along with skewers of mozarella balls with cherry tomatoes and basil leaves. But we’re also trying to eat more vegan dishes, part of our personal commitment to save the planet. (Animal methane is the leading cause…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Healthier Grilling Options

Topped with garnishes, most people will enjoy a turkey or veggie burger as much as beef. Photo courtesy Cheesecake Factory.   At the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts in Chicago, creating “better for you” cuisine is a hot topic of discussion. Many culinary schools first train students in classic French technique. But today’s trend…
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PRODUCT: Functional Coffee K-Cups In Delicious Dark Roast

Functional foods are everyday foods and beverages enhanced with supplements that have a helpful effect on the body. Beyond normal satiation and nutrition, they do something really good for the body (that is to say, they have a specific “function”). Beyond slaking an athlete’s thirst, for example, sports drinks restore electrolytes, carbohydrates and other nutrients…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Meatless Monday

A delicious veggie burger for Meatless Monday. Photo courtesy Morningstar.   Meatless Monday is a global movement that began in 2003, launched in association with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. It is now active in 34 countries and growing, with appeal to different constituencies: Environmentally concerned citizens who want to cut back…
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