09.19.08
Gluten-Free Roasted Ratatouille on Quinoa
You hear it being talked about in grocery aisles, yoga studios, and in Health Magazine. Gluten-free food is all the rage. But what exactly is gluten and why would you want to avoid it? Here’s the skinny plus a yummylicious gluten-free recipe of Roasted Ratatouille on Quinoa.
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09.17.08
Ravishing In Red
You’ve heard it before: moderate amounts of alcohol can raise your HDL (the good guy), and red wine, in particular, is the star of the show. Let's all raise a glass! Reds are rich in the antioxidant booze brothers: resveratrol and flavanoids, f*ree-radical fighting phytochemicals that are f... Continue
09.12.08
Brain Food: Mediterranean Salmon Spinach Salad
It’s back to school time. Stay ahead of the class by munching on this yummy Mediterranean Salmon Spinach Salad . Your genius mind will be getting high quality protein from the fish in this dish, not to mention essential oils such as Omega-3 that protect the brain and supports development a... Continue
09.05.08
The Beat On Beets
You’re all about the new fall fashion trends (purple accessories, boyfriend jeans, navy nails), but do you know what veggie is sooo in season? Beets! Considered “the new spinach,” their all-star nutritional content is hard to beat (sorry, we had to). Still wary? Check out the 41... Continue
08.29.08
A Culture Of Floaters: The Kombucha Craze
So who wants clearer skin, shinier hair, fewer farts, and a stronger immune system? Duh, we do, we do! Lucky for us, Kombucha has gone mainstream. But what the hell is it?
Kombucha 101: First, it’s not a mushroom. Called the "Immortal Health Elixir" by the Chinese, ... Continue
08.27.08
A Nutrition Guide For The Pregnant Veggie-Lover
I have a vegetarian friend who just found out she’s pregnant. She immediately looked at me and asked, “Does this mean I’ll have to start eating meat?” Her worried family had sternly advised her take up an omnivorous diet again, but I assured her I’d heard plenty of s... Continue
08.22.08
Have A Souper Summer: Chilled Carrot Ginger Soup
Mmmm, there’s nothing like a big, steamy bowl of soup on a hot summer’s day, right? Not even! Forget warm Chicken Noodle...try this chilled Carrot Ginger Soup for some relief from the late summer heat. Full of vitamin A and tummy-filling fiber, you also get a boost of vitamin C from... Continue
08.20.08
Time To Start 'Shrooming
You may or may not have gone through a phase of shroomin’ in high school (we know, you chomped but didn’t swallow). Apparently, "medicinal" mushrooms (the non-hallucinogenic ones) are some of the most powerful natural immune boosters and disease fighters out there. Here&rsqu... Continue
08.15.08
The Heat Is On: How To Cook Your Veggies
We all know that veggies add much-needed nutrition to our meals, but did you know that how you heat them can effect nutritious components like Vitamins C and B (according to a study by the University of California, Davis )? So follow these BeThree preparation pointers to help keep your veggies v... Continue
08.08.08
An Olympian's Favorite: Beijing Berry Smoothie
You thought this day would never come (Friday AND the start of the 2008 Summer Olympics !). In celebration of the opening ceremonies in Beijing, load up on some super food that’s fit for an Olympian. What makes a food “super,” you ask? High counts of antioxidants – the su... Continue
