I had the wonderful pleasure of spending this past weekend Woodstock, VT. Did you know that Vermont is rated the best state for eating local and organic food? Earlier this year, a small non-profit organization tallied the number of farmer’s markets, CSAs, food hubs, and farm-to-school programs per state. The first three categories were then divided per 100,000 residents. Farmers markets and CSAs were weighted at 30 percent each, while…
Read moreWhen switching to a whole food diet, one of the first changes I made was cutting out processed sugars- I said goodbye to supermarket sugar and high fructose corn syrup for good! The switch was easy when you consider all of the great natural sweeteners available. I use maple syrup for marinades, coconut sugar for cupcakes, sucanat in my tea, and honey in my smoothies! If you see a recipe that calls…
Read moreI recently gave my boyfriend a container of Perfect Plant Protein. This vegan protein powder is perfect for him because he is a swimmer looking to build and maintain lean muscle. He loves the ingredients and the amino acid profile, but I made one crucial mistake: I gave him the natural flavored protein. Although this neutral flavor is perfect for many purposes, it simply does not satisfy his sweet tooth. And…
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