Jeremiah McElwee is most definitely a Cool Dad. But he’s also got high standards when it comes to food—a product of his decades-long career in the natural grocery industry. So when his kids reached for conventional candy bars at the gas station during a recent family car trip, he had to put his foot down.
So you want to up your coffee game, but you’re intimidated by the complex process, the special equipment, and the extra time it adds to your already-packed AM routine.
Ask three people why they bought organic groceries, and you’re likely to get three different answers. One person might want to shrink their carbon footprint, while another insists that organic baby food offers the best nutrition for little ones. The perceived benefits of organic food are pretty much endless, making it harder to separate what’s ...
Strolling down the aisles of your nearest grocery store, you’re faced with endless options.
The average American baby consumes 600 jars of baby food by the time they’re one year old. That really adds up for parents, who end up shelling out anywhere between $50 to $100 a month. There is an easy way to save on baby food: make your own.
[schema description]Start the day on the right note with this nutrient-rich smoothie bowl. Kale and spinach add a healthy dose of vitamins A and C, cucumber and coconut water bring the hydration, and pear lends just enough sweetness. Don’t forget the teaspoon of coconut oil for extra energy![/schema]
It’s there, tucked away in a dark, forgotten corner. Shoved to the back behind cartons of coconut milk, pouches of grass-fed beef jerky, and jars filled with raw macadamia nuts. Once, it was the star of every lazy Saturday morning breakfast. But in a Paleo pantry, where does pancake mix fit in?
[schema description]Plain old flapjacks have nothing on these babies. With dark chocolate melted into the batter and the syrup, this recipe makes for an extra-special breakfast or a satisfying dessert.[/schema]
So you just went gluten-free, and it wasn’t so bad until you realized cookies, crackers, tortilla chips, and pastries are suddenly off-limits. No need to go down a spiral of depression—we’ve got tons of gluten-free snacks that will rock your world.
This is a great weekend meal; there’s nothing difficult about it, nothing takes more than a half-hour of attention, and with the slow cooker going, you can come and go while dinner fixes itself. If you’d rather not use a slow cooker, bring the short ribs and other ingredients to a boil in a 5-quart ...
[schema description]Instead of oatmeal for breakfast, try millet for a delicious change of pace. This mild, digestible gluten-free seed results in a soft, creamy porridge when simmered with almond and coconut milks.
The sweet tooth can often be the biggest barrier to eating healthy. When you’re craving melty ice cream, exquisitely fluffy cake or the crisp edges of a perfectly baked cookie, some carrot sticks just aren’t going to do the trick.