Fit Fare

Some time ago I had my first sampling of goji berries from The Raw Bakery. Otherwise known as wolfberries, those little gems had a slight licorice bite combined with a nice dried raspberry-like backdrop. They weren’t overpowering by any means, but the flavor was intriguing. Though I definitely enjoyed this dried fruit variation, the price […]

I’m sure you remember your first date, your first concert, and if you’ve had one, your first kumquat. That’s because kumquats, like the popular kids’ candy, Pop Rocks, explode with tart flavor in your mouth. (But they’re much healthier than candy, or I wouldn’t be writing about them here.)
Kumquats are native to China, and their […]

They got the name right. Unlike dried fruit that is baked or heated to remove moisture, these freeze-dried fruit pieces are surprisingly light and crisp, more like a meringue than a piece of chewy dried fruit.
The newest fruit in the CrispyGreen line is Pear. The clean, subtle flavor of Crispy Pear is my favorite so […]

A few months ago, I was reunited with an old fruit friend: bananas. I had given them up after eating one last summer and wanting to pass out afterwards. Although I knew they were full of good energy, they made me want to take a nap. So I decided that bananas weren’t for me, and […]

Want to eat foods that can help maintain your blood pressure, decrease the likelihood of cancer and cardiovascular disease, and help strengthen your immune system? Then eat more winter white produce such as cabbage, mushrooms, parsnips, and rutabagas. These fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of essential vitamins and minerals and are at their peak […]

Unfortunately, no matter how I make it, my husband is not going to become a fan of broccoli any time soon. Sometimes, if I’m lucky, I can chop it up small enough and hide it in a casserole, and he’ll manage a few bites before picking the rest out, but he ain’t requesting it […]

Since it’s February 1st, there’s a good chance that you either have a cold or are tired of the cold. You’re not alone.
February is prime season for colds and flu as well as frigid, snowy weather in many parts of the country. Maybe you can’t jet to sultry Hawaii, but you can enjoy a little […]

Once upon a time, bakers used butter …
Anyone who has ever baked a cake, cookie, biscuit or pastry, knows that baking needs fat, and traditionally, the best fats to use have been butter or lard.
These are saturated fats, and have become deeply unfashionable in the popular mind as being unhealthy because saturated fats increase […]

The other day I stumbled across a cool recipe website called Allergycooks. As you may have guessed, the site caters to food allergies, though they are a bit more dedicated than most. All of the recipes from Allergycooks are free from wheat, egg and dairy products. The site is based out of the […]

Cinnamon has been getting a lot of press lately. Most of it started in June 2007, when
reporters and newscasters were urging people to sprinkle some cinnamon on their rice pudding (or anything else they liked) because it would lower their blood sugar levels.
The hype was the result of a study from Malmo University Hospital in […]