Easy Recipe Alert: Farro Salad

Have you tried farro yet? Farro is fiber-rich complex carbohydrate — a whole grain with noteworthy mineral content (in particular, minerals magnesium, iron, zinc, each critical to emotional balance and strengthening the body’s anti-stress response), as well as a lovely dose of mood and energy-boosting B-vitamins. Nutrition facts aside, farro makes a delicious, satisfying centerContinueContinue reading “Easy Recipe Alert: Farro Salad”

Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways

The change of seasons in New England is more than just a temperature shift. The days grow shorter, and with that, our body clock adjusts. We may find our sleep to be more restless or fitful, our skin drier than usual, and our bowel movements may become irregular. Our energy may be increased, even leadingContinueContinue reading “Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways”

Easy Recipe: Mighty Green Balls

Monday’s are stressful. So, like most other problems in life, my first recommended course of action is to use healthy food as a solution. To fight off Monday woes, focus on eating greens all day to support mood and energy balance. These mighty green balls feature kale and lean ground turkey, and are oh-so satisfying,ContinueContinue reading “Easy Recipe: Mighty Green Balls”

Seasonal Eating: Pea Shoots

With the weather changing, I can’t help but think of fresh food, whether its planting the fire escape, joining a community garden, or finding my way to a farmers’ market. Learning to eat in season is one of those healthy lifestyle practices that contributes to weight management without emphasizing calories. There’s no reason to force aContinueContinue reading “Seasonal Eating: Pea Shoots”

Easy Recipe: Curried Coconut Soup

Man, is it still winter? I don’t know about you, but by this time of the season, I feel pretty burnt out on my go-to chili, roasted vegetables, stews, sauteed winter greens, and the like. Dinner inspiration is here: a vegan, gluten-free, dish featuring the vibrant carrot. Getting my daily dose of orange vegetables hasContinueContinue reading “Easy Recipe: Curried Coconut Soup”