Sometimes you get a craving for something salty, and once you find the solution, it’s hard to let go with your salty little fingers. Our bodies don’t crave things to sabotage our diets, though. The reason it’s difficult to stop eating salty snacks is because as humans we are hardwired to crave particular tastes, and salty finds itself on the top of the list. Continue reading
As humans consistently attempt to pack more activities into the same 24 hour day span, convenience has shifted from a luxury to a necessity. Unfortunately, many of the conveniences we enjoy Continue reading
Amidst the overabundance of dietary advice you may have come across, the common thread seems to be that eating lots of fruits and vegetables is a pretty good idea. We may be clever, but we’re not the only species that has this concept figured out, which means that sometimes (despite our best efforts) we have to share. Continue reading
I always used to roast Brussel sprouts in the oven. Last Thanksgiving, we quickly ran out of oven space and my little Brussels got the boot. Determined to have them make it to the table, I threw on an extra sweater and headed for the grill. They turned out amazing, the star of the Thanksgiving show, for sure. Who thought grilled Brussel sprouts could steal the stage from the Turkey? Continue reading
