Also known as toadstools, this spore-bearing non-vegetable is usually produced on soil, or atop its food source (such as non-living organic matter like dead trees). Mushrooms are reflected to be in a family of their own and are not considered to be vegetables or plants because they acquire their nutrition through metabolizing the organic matter around them, and they do not hold … [Read more...]
In the Garden: Let Your Food Heal You
The healing properties of foods have existed since the beginning of time, so how much do people really know about the nutritional value of the foods eaten every day? The old adage, “You are what you eat,” turns out to be true. As a society, we have spent the last 60 years figuring out how to make food convenient rather than healthy. We package food to make it portable and last … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: 30-Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup
Happy New Year! If you’re like most of the world, you’re vowing to eat healthier this year. Healthy doesn’t always have to be boring and bland. I love to make a big pot of soup on Sundays that I eat throughout the week for lunch. I’ll have a small bowl of soup with a salad during the weekdays. It saves money, it’s easy to plan, and it doesn’t take long to prepare! I’ve … [Read more...]
Camp Gladiator Trainer Talk: Maintaining Health During the Holidays
Christmas is just around the corner, so it’s time to enjoy this special time of year with friends, family and, of course, good food. For some of us, this means that we either travel out of town or have family stay with us, which ultimately interrupts our daily routines and eating habits. Whilst I think it is absolutely important to relax and enjoy this time of year with the … [Read more...]