Ninety-five percent of American households today contain a microwave, and there’s good reason for that: they are extremely convenient! But is cooking with a microwave safe? You might have heard that microwaving food can cause it to lose nutrients, or expose you to harmful radiation. In this blog, we’ll explore the validity of safety concerns…

We can all agree that vegetables are good for you. From the disease-fighting benefits certain veggies bring to the table (literally) all the way to the abundance of vitamins and minerals packed into leafy greens, we know we should be eating a lot of them. Despite these facts, most of us don’t eat enough vegetables….

In almost every neighborhood throughout the city, Portlanders gather weekly to buy fruits, veggies, bread, and more from the vendors at local farmer’s markets. Each Portland market is slightly different and unique in its own way, but how do you know which one has all the things you need?  If you’re looking for a specific…

If there was a list of the things most health experts can agree on, you would find the fact that fiber should be a key part of most people’s diets on the very top. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t getting the amount of fiber we probably need.  Fiber plays an important role in overall health…

While we are abundant in nature, good coffee, and micro-breweries, one thing we lack here in the Pacific Northwest is Vitamin D (aka sunlight)!!  Around 80%of people are deficient in Vitamin D which is unfortunate because it is a powerhouse nutrient that’s a crucial part of so many bodily functions—think reproductive health, mental health, bone…

Bringing back this old blog post because we get so many questions asking how to make any diet plan delicious — we promise, it’s possible! Whether it’s a drizzle of dressing or a savory spread, condiments give us a unique control over the flavor of each bite of a meal.  If you’re adhering to a…

Here’s your reminder that father’s day is right around the corner! Don’t be stuck with just another card and a garage tool he probably already has — here’s a list of our favorite unique gift ideas sure to make your old man proud: Towel Warmer This is the level of luxury we all need, especially…

We think BBQ season is the best season! Good weather, friends, food — what could be better? To ensure you don’t show up to your next backyard picnic empty-handed, we rounded up our top three favorite summer side dishes: 1. Watermelon Feta Salad Ingredients: 3 lb watermelon seedless, chilled 8 oz FETA cheese crumbled –…

There are plenty of staples any good kitchen has on hand at all times. Garlic, in my opinion, is at the top of that list! Buying garlic in bulk seems like a great idea to ensure your kitchen never runs out, but keeping on the theme of decreasing food waste, buying in bulk might not…