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The wellness world is awash in juice bars and smoothie kiosks, touting these beverages as healthy, delicious, and convenient delivery systems for the nutrients we need. But is there truth to these claims, or is it just marketing hype? Are smoothies and juices good for us, or does all that spinning and cutting turn our beloved fruits and veggies into just another processed food? In this article, we explore the pros and cons of blending and juicing

Humans have been taking blades to fruits and vegetables for a long time, for both functional and decorative reasons. Lately, a new gadget called a spiralizer has made it easy for home cooks to achieve cuts that used to require special skills and lots of patience. In this article, we’ll examine the new worlds that spiralizing opens up to those looking to include lots of healthy plants in their diet.

Slow cookers made a big splash on the American home cooking scene in the 1970s and spawned dozens of cookbooks that showed how to make classic, home-cooked meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Fast forward to today, and slow cooking is making a comeback with new technologies — and an emphasis on healthy, plant-based options. In this article, you’ll learn the fascinating history of the slow cooker and get inspired to flex your slow cooking muscles with some delicious plant-based recipes.

Cooking at home saves time and money — not to mention that it’s better for your health than most packaged, prepared, and restaurant meals. But if you want to have the most efficient kitchen possible, you need the right tools. Support your healthy eating journey by stocking up on these extremely useful kitchen tools.