While February 23 is National Banana Bread Day, warm, delicious banana bread is – in our opinion – a great treat any time, especially on frigid winter days. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, including eggs, bananas, and kefir, banana bread is an awesome last-minute dessert that can actually be good for you! Our recipes rely […]
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Get Nutty on National Almond Day
National Almond Day calls for making sure we remember the benefits of almonds (there are so many!) and we couldn’t be more psyched. The delicately-flavored nuts pair perfectly with kefir when sprinkled on our smoothie bowls, rolled in our Farmer Cheeseball Bites, or as a yummy filling in our delicious donuts. Other than offering a crunchy, contrasting texture to […]
The Power of Pomegranate
The week of love is once again upon us, and while Valentine’s Day isn’t here just yet, we’re already feeling a bit overwhelmed. From boxes of chocolates and bottles of wine to red rose bouquets and ribbon-tied teddy bears, we’re surrounded by messages prompting us to show our love by sharing a decadent gift. While […]
Sitting: Your Newest Health Risk
Sitting gets a bum rap for good reasons. Study after study proves that chairs are basically a swift, direct path to disability and disease. And no, it doesn’t matter if you hit the gym after work: the simple act of remaining sedentary is enough to put you in an early grave. A new study from […]
Kefir and Beauty: What You Need to Know + 3 Ingredient Kefir Skin Mask
Probiotics are the hottest trend in skincare right now—and for good reason! Probiotics provide anti-inflammatory benefits to the skin and they help with softness, they may help fight acne, and can improve the ph balance of the skin, which is critical to our skin’s microbiome. Here’s how it works: Individuals who suffer from […]
9 Awesome Snow Day Activities
When blustery winter storms make roads too dangerous to drive, the dreams of school children everywhere come true: a snow day has arrived. And while a snow day means a day of freedom for kids, it’s also typically a day parents aren’t prepared for. The question lingers: what on earth with the kids do today that […]
4 Recipes for Healthy Snacking at Work
Eating well at work can be challenging. During the cold winter months, fresh fruit is out of season, holiday deadlines approach, and tempting baked treats flood break rooms without remorse. Think about it: you’re at your desk, you’re working hard, and you’re hungry. What will you reach for? Why, you’ll reach for that bon-bon, of […]
Kale Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Farmer Cheese
Our second Thanksgiving recipe creation is a nutritional powerhouse – Kale Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Farmer Cheese. So good. When it comes to Thanksgiving side dishes, most tables are stacked with starchy casseroles, sugary fruit salads and butter-drenched vegetables laced with “cream of something” soup. While they can be absolutely delicious (once again, Green Bean […]