Who would have thought the seeds I watered in the terra-cotta Chia Pet as a kid are now must-haves in breads, baked good, pancake mixes, cereals, snack bars and even beverages? Chia is one of the seven seeds featured in …
The sunflower has long been a symbol of peace for Ukraine. It represents optimism, longevity, happiness and brings joy to people. I identified seeds as a trend for 2022, particularly sunflower seeds. Ukraine produces approximately 30 per cent of the …
It is natural to feel stressed, anxious and to worry during a time of crisis. The past twelve months, we have been living in a worldwide pandemic with restrictions and stay at home orders. As a general population in North …
Consumer behaviour and eating sugar is complex. Prior to the global pandemic, consumers were welcoming sugar reduction, however since March with the stay at home directives, we are observing more home baking and the use of sugar. People are still …
You know I’m a big fan of seeds. My book The Need for Seeds: How to make Seeds an Everyday Food in your Healthy Diet was published three years ago and is available on Amazon. However, basil seeds weren’t on …
Collagen continues to be the star ingredient for 2018. From the Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim in March to the IFT18 in Chicago in July, collagen is a popular bioactive across all categories including bone health, joint health …
In my book The Need for Seeds, I’ve picked 21 of my delicious seed recipes for you to enjoy. On my Grow with Nutrition blog I’ve featured On-the-Go Hemp Seed Smoothie, White Bean Chia Seed Salad and Roasted Bell Peppers …
Welcome to sunny California and my Almond Orchard Experience! Back in June, I was invited to join a sponsored event by the Almond Board of California to observe the Almond Harvest in the Central Valley of California. Lucky for me, …
From promoting heart health to decreasing inflammation, seeds make a big nutritional impact! I’ve advised people to “go nuts“ for their health for years; now for an early taste from my new book (available this fall), here is the skinny …