January 29, 2024

Mark Bittman on Food: Sustainable to Suicidal

The story of humankind is usually told as one of technological innovation and economic influence—of arrowheads and atomic bombs, settlers and stock markets. But behind it all, there is an even more fundamental driver: Food. In Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food, from Sustainable to Suicidal, trusted food authority Mark Bittman offers a panoramic view of how the frenzy for food has driven human history to some of its most catastrophic moments, from slavery and colonialism to famine and genocide—and to our current moment, wherein Big Food exacerbates climate change, plunders our planet, and sickens its people. “You can’t […]
December 20, 2023

Winner! Café™ Bellissimo Semi Automatic Espresso Machine

Congratulations to BETTY BOULTER! You are the winner of the contest! We’ll contact you directly to get your information. Thank you to everyone who was eligible to win this prize and be on the lookout for our next contest! Here’s what Betty has won: We’re SO excited to show you what we’ve brewed up this month for our very lucky winner.  If you’re ready to put your former coffee shop to shame, you can do it with this beautiful Café™ Bellissimo Semi Automatic Espresso Machine from Williams Sonoma. This incredible machine retails for $579 and, believe it or not, you can connect […]
December 5, 2023

Trust Your Gut: The Mind-Gut Connection

The mind-gut connection: What is it and how did it evolve? Chances are, at some point in your life, you’ve noticed the connection between your brain and your gut. If you’ve ever felt queasy as you walked into an uncomfortable situation or based a life decision on a “gut feeling,” then you know that sometime our bodies react faster than our minds. Digestion and emotion have long been treated separately in medicine and science, like dots far apart on a map. Despite the phrase “gut feeling” that implicitly connects the belly and the brain, the reality is that gut physiology, […]
November 17, 2023

EWG’s Guide to a Healthy Holiday Season

This year, give thanks with less–fewer pesticides, greenhouse gases and maybe less money. Small turkeys can be tastier.  And when you cook just what you need, you don’t waste. Try an organic, local or heritage turkey or one raised without antibiotics.  Or embrace a seasonal, climate-smart, stuffed winter squash centerpiece instead. Cranberry sauce is super easy, delicious and even more nutritious to make from scratch.  Opt for organic cranberries if you can, because conventional berries are heavily treated. Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving tradition, with good reason.  Pumpkin is packed with nutrition, widely available locally and generally low in pesticides.  Baked pears are simple and delightful. White potatoes […]
November 6, 2023

Breville Smart Oven Air Frye Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Roberta Barragan! Woo-hoo! A round of applause for Roberta Barragan! She’s the lucky winner of this month’s amazing giveaway! Keep those eyes peeled, Roberta, for an exclusive email heading your way straight from FoodTrients! Stay tuned for our next Giveaway!  Brace yourself for a blast of excitement because we’ve got something incredibly awesome brewing up! Get those happy dances ready because our NEW AMAZING GIVEAWAY is just around the corner! And guess what? If you’re a FoodTrients subscriber, you’re already in the mix for this fantastic treat! But wait, it gets better—spread the word to your pals and […]
November 6, 2023

Rosemary Apple Dessert Bars

Rosemary Apple Dessert Bars Cookies and pies abound during the winter holidays so why not mix things up with naturally sweet apple bars as a unique alternative? The crumbly top offers a familiar texture while the presence of rosemary and lemon blended with apples provides a flavor profile your guests won’t be expecting. Use a tart, firm apple like Fuji or Granny Smith. Cut these bars up and gift them in a festive tin or on a plate wrapped with a bow to celebrate time together with family and friends in a healthier way and without another trip to the […]
October 23, 2023

The New Science of the Body’s Immune System

  CLEANLINESS IS BAD. Most of the cells in your body are not yours. Given half a chance your body will try to kill you. A terminal cancer patient rises from the grave. A medical marvel defies HIV. Two women with autoimmunity discover their own bodies have turned against them. In An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four Lives, New York Times writer Matt Richtel uniquely entwines these intimate stories with science’s centuries-long quest to unlock the mysteries of sickness and health, and illuminates the immune system as never before. The immune […]
October 10, 2023

Mining the Herbal Medicine in Your Kitchen

Did you know there’s a powerful herbal medicine chest in your kitchen? Imagine being prepared for that next cold, scrape, headache, digestive issue, stressful day, or sleepless night with simple ingredients from your cupboard. Instead of pills, reach for: Cinnamon Tea to soothe your throat . . . Garlic Hummus to support your immune system . . . Ginger Lemon Tea for cold and flu symptoms . . . Cayenne Salve to relieve sore muscles . . . Cardamom Chocolate Mousse Cake for heart health . . . A glass of Spiced Cold Brew Coffee as a powerful antioxidant . […]
October 5, 2023

The GreenPan Set Contest Has A Winner!

Congratulations to R. Mendez! This months giveaway winner. We’ll contact you directly to get your information. Thank you to everyone who was eligible to win this prize and be on the lookout for our next contest! Here is what R. Mendez has won. A stunningly beautiful 10-piece GreenPan Reserve nonstick cookware that retails for $579.99. GreenPan had already stolen our hearts with its many, many perks (like the Thermolon ceramic surface that’s totally PFOA-free). So you can imagine our delight when we saw this dreamy sky blue collection with eye-candy worthy gold handles. Everything you see is oven-safe. And as […]