Snack Recipes

Snack bars are marketed as a convenient, nutritious way to fuel your busy day — but are they as healthy as they claim? How can you tell if a bar is truly nutritious, or just junk food in disguise? What are the top ingredients to look for, and which should you avoid? And how can you make your own delicious, nutrient-packed bars at home?

Do you like to snack? That handful of chips or “just one” cookie might seem harmless, but over time, your snack choices can add up in surprising ways. Discover how mindful and healthy snacking can transform your wellness, boost your energy, and satisfy your cravings without derailing your health goals.

Probiotic-rich foods can boost the levels of friendly bacteria in your gut, improving your health and well-being. But how can you effectively introduce beneficial bacteria into your diet? Is it better to make probiotic foods at home or buy them from a store? Which tools do you need to ferment foods in your kitchen? And how can you incorporate these tangy delights into your daily meals? Here’s a comprehensive guide that includes seven yummy probiotic-rich recipes.

Are you searching for a gift that conveys warmth, thoughtfulness, and a personal touch, while nourishing the recipient and being kind to the planet? Look no further than your own kitchen! Homemade food gifts are a delightful way to show someone you care. Here’s how to find recipes, prepare them safely and efficiently, and package them beautifully and sustainably.

Figs are far more than cookie fillings and strategically-placed leaves in Bible paintings. Discover the versatility of figs in enhancing various dishes, from desserts to savory meals. Learn how to choose, store, and make the most of the nutritious fig, a natural sweetener that can elevate your culinary game.

Juicing fruits and vegetables involves separating the stuff you consume — the juice — from everything else — the pulp. That can make it easy to get lots of plant-based nutrients into your body, but it also involves a lot of food waste and can keep you from getting enough fiber in your diet. So are there ways to reuse juicer pulp that can solve both problems?

Whether your appetite has you yearning for savory or sweet, toast can surely satisfy. A versatile and nutritious food enjoyed by millions across the globe, toast works morning, noon, or night since bread goes well with a wide array of whole food, plant-based ingredients. Yet, with so many types from which to choose, differentiating between the most and least nutritious is essential. Gluten-free? You’ve still got options! In this article, we’ll provide our top tips for creating tempting, whole food plant-based toast, along with seven tasty toast recipes that you can enjoy any time of day.

More and more kids are suffering from food allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, mood imbalances, ADHD, obesity, and a host of other conditions that are profoundly linked to the health of their gut microbiome. This can set them up for a lifetime of compromised health. But there’s also a lot we can do to improve the gut health of the children in our lives. And the sooner we start, the better.

Humans have been preserving food by dehydrating it for thousands of years. And it’s still one of the easiest, cheapest, and healthiest ways of making some of your favorite fruits and veggies available all year round. In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of food dehydrating, explore different methods, help you decide whether this is something you want to do, and if it is, get you started on your own food dehydration projects.

When we discover the benefits of plant-based eating, it’s natural for us to evangelize those benefits, especially to our own families. But being too gung-ho and insistent can backfire. So what are the most effective ways to get veggie-averse family members to embrace a healthy, plant-based way of eating without turning the dinner table into a civil war?

Nuts and seeds, consumed in moderation, can be among the healthiest foods around. And one of the ways we love our nuts and seeds is in the form of spreads and butters. But store-bought versions can be costly, and sometimes come with not-so-great ingredients. So how hard is it to make our own healthy nut and seed butters at home?

Air fryers are the hottest kitchen appliance since, well, Instant Pots. They promise to give you the taste and crunch of fried foods with little to no oil, and their prices have been coming down for years. But are they healthy? Are there any downsides to using them? Are they convenient to use? And if you have limited kitchen space and finances, is an air fryer worth it?