Dash  Dash is a salt-free alternative for spicing up your favorite meals. Each blend, seasoning packet, or marinade contains a multitude of spices, allowing your palate to enjoy the flavor without the salt. Eating healthy meals doesn’t mean skipping out on taste. Smarter cooking is simple with Dash. Try their Original Blend, Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend, and Table Blend. Spice Islands    Spice Islands embraces the artisanship of the spice experience by taking extra steps to preserve the rich, authentic flavors found in the world’s herbs and spices. Their bay leaves are ha ..read more

  Print Rhubarb Iced Tea Servings 8 people Calories 0.046kcal Ingredients 8 stalks rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces 8 cups spring water 1/4 cup agave syrup 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus whole mint leaves for garnish 2 anise pods Sliced fresh strawberries, for garnish Instructions In large saucepan, combine ingredients. Bring to gentle boil. Cover, with lid ajar, and simmer for about one hour. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Then strain liquid through fine-meshed sieve into jug and refrigerate. To serve, pour into glass over ice cubes and serve with a fresh mint leaf ..read more

  Print Matcha Yogurt Smoothie Servings 2 people Calories 0.25kcal Ingredients 1 medium apple, chopped 11/2 tsp matcha powder 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup almonds, about 20 1 medium banana, preferably frozen 1/4 cup wheatgerm Instructions Combine apple and one cup water in blender and purée until smooth. Add matcha powder, yogurt, almonds, banana, and wheatgerm to blender and process until smooth. Nutrition Calories: 0.25kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 46mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g ..read more

  Print Bbq’d Jackfruit Quesadillas, All Dressed Servings 8 people Calories 0.16kcal Ingredients 1 Tbsp avocado oil, plus extra 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 large garlic cloves, smashed and minced 2 -19 oz cans young green jackfruit in water  1/2 cup vegan low-sodium BBQ sauce 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional) 1/2 cup full-fat plain yogurt 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp finely minced chipotle in adobo sauce 4 large flour tortillas, regular or gluten free 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese or dairy-free shreds 1/2 cup cilantro sprigs Prepar ..read more

  Print Cheesesteak Salad with Chunky Tomato Vinaigrette Servings 4 people Calories 0.453kcal Ingredients Dressing 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup Kalamata olives 1/2 cup sliced mint or basil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp lemon zest 1/4 tsp salt (optional) 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salad 1 cup freekeh 81/2 oz block halloumi cheese 1 tsp Italian or za’atar seasoning 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 red bell peppers, seeded and quartered 2 small zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise 8 cups salad greens Instructions In medium-sized bowl, stir together ..read more

Print Fruity Tofu with Sweet Potato Wedges Servings 4 people Calories 0.49kcal Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch wedges 2 Tbsp grapeseed or sunflower oil 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt + 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 -12 oz blocks extra-firm tofu 1 avocado, halved and pitted 3 -3/4 inch thick slices pineapple 1 large jalapeno 2 green onions, sliced 1/3 cup cilantro Juice of 1/2 lime 1/3 cup prepared barbecue sauce Instructions In saucepan, place sweet potato wedges; cover with water and bring to boil. Cook for five minutes, or until ..read more

A healthy you begins with a healthy environment. It’s time to open the windows and let in the fresh air. Having outside air flowing through the windows can leave the whole house feeling fresh and brand new.  Keeping allergies out  However, for those who experience seasonal allergies, this fresh air might trigger seasonal allergy symptoms. This doesn’t mean that the benefits of the great outdoors can’t be enjoyed. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, strategies such as closing the windows at night, turning on the air condition to circulate air, and av ..read more

Natural support for conception and beyond  Infertility takes a significant toll on a couple’s well-being and puts undue onus on women while neglecting the importance of male fertility—up to 50 percent of infertility cases result from male factor infertility. Including men’s health in the fertility conversation encourages an equal balance in a couple’s fertility plan and fosters a deeper connection between the partners.  Diagnosing infertility  Sperm health is paramount for conception, pregnancy, and the baby’s health. Taking a proactive approach to improving sperm health before ..read more

Times are changing—here’s the good news!  Menopause is the one-day milestone you reach once you have gone without a period for a year. After that, it’s all post-menopause. The menopause journey  Somewhere in our fourth decade of life, our bodies start acting up—hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, irregular periods, mood swings, joint pain, bloating, memory issues, low libido, hair changes, and weight gain. It’s a rollercoaster, and it starts with perimenopause around the age of 40 and it can last up to eight years. Behind the scenes  Estrogen and progesterone—hormones tha ..read more

When it’s time to toss There’s nothing quite as rewarding as a good spring cleaning. As you decide what to toss and what to keep, be sure to take a glance at all those products that keep you looking good. Some of them may be hiding ugly secrets. Buyer beware  It’s important to remember that not all the self-care products on the shelf are healthy, no matter how green the label is. Words like “natural” mean nothing, and there are various degrees of “organic,” too, depending on the product recipe. Ingredients like sodium laureth sulphate are skin irritants, while chemicals like phthalates an ..read more