3 Easy Organic Dips To Enjoy and Share on Super Bowl Weekend
Super Bowl is perhaps one of the most important snacking events of the year! You can skip the Crock Pot full of little sausages and barbecue sauce, platters of fried chicken wings, and gelatinous tub of queso and still impress with bold, flavorful, delicious organic recipes. Take a look at a few of our favorite easy homemade organic dip recipes that will be sure to please your crowd! Any of the recipes can be doubled depending on the size of your winning crowd!
Touchdown Hummus
Ingredients
Serving 3-5
2 15.5 oz. cans... Read More
Did you know that avocados are a fruit and more specifically a “berry,” with a single seed? Or that the Aztecs referred to avocados as the "Kings Butter”? These are interesting reasons to like avocados. Below are five great, healthy reasons to eat them.
1. Protein
Avocadoes provide all 18 essential amino acids necessary for the body to form a complete protein. Unlike the protein in steak, which is difficult for most people to digest, avocado protein is readily absorbed by the body because avocadoes also contain fiber. If you are trying to cut down on animal sources of protein in... Read More
According to a study conducted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), the number of American families buying organic food is up to 78% !
Nearly half of parents surveyed revealed that their strongest motivator for buying organic is their belief that organic products “are healthier for me and my children.” Other motivators for purchasing organic included concern over the effects of pesticides, hormones and antibiotics on children, and the desire to avoid highly processed or artificial ingredients.
Cheers to a greener, cleaner diet!
The illustrated edition of Michael Pollan's Food Rules comes out November 1st. Perfect to teach kids about healthy food habits! Check out the video excerpt below and let us know what you think.
This sophisticated drink derives its name from the element of green (tea) and cool cucumber water. The best part is there are no artificial flavors, dyes or preservatives!
1 teabag of Tazo ‘Zen’ green tea
½ peeled cucumber
1 cup of boiling water
1 cup of water (reg temp)
2 tsp honey
Steep the tea bag, as instructed on the box, for 3 minutes. While this is going on, put the cucumber, along with the other cup of water, in the blender. Blend it until its all liquid. When the tea is done steeping, add the honey. Stir it until it’s melted in. Next mix... Read More
