Two years ago, The Optimist Daily published a small piece on the advantages of foraging. This means walking past the grocery store to the park or a riparian area to search for, identify, and collect your own food resources. The practice has become more popular in recent years, … [Read more...] about Nature’s shopping list: a beginner’s guide to foraging
Greens
The science-backed reasons to eat more arugula
Arugula, also known as salad rocket, garden rocket, roquette, and colewort, has even more benefits than it has names. This flavorful leafy green is part of the Brassicaceae (or “mustard greens”) plant family, along with other healthy veggies like cabbage, collards, and … [Read more...] about The science-backed reasons to eat more arugula
Don’t toss that out! Why we should all be eating beet stems
Beets are a versatile and vibrant veggie that offer an abundance of health benefits… but did you know that beet greens (i.e., the stem of the leafy stem of the vegetable) are also full of nutrients? Two registered dietitians and a private chef share how to prepare and eat beet … [Read more...] about Don’t toss that out! Why we should all be eating beet stems
Five healthy benefits of watercress
Like arugula and kale, watercress is a nutrient-dense leafy green, but unlike other options, its benefits are not as well known. If you’re getting bored of your go-to greens, check out these five health benefits of watercress and add it to your grocery list! Health benefits 1. … [Read more...] about Five healthy benefits of watercress
6 More ways to use your salad spinner
We all know that salad spinners are effective for drying your greens for a crisp and fresh salad. However, there are six other lesser-known ways you can use it to improve the efficiency of your kitchen. Remove excess moisture from grated potatoes An essential step for hash … [Read more...] about 6 More ways to use your salad spinner