Christy Rice
LATEST STORIES
Pickled Beets
These ginger-infused pickled beets can be processed in a hot-water bath for longevity — or simply refrigerated and used within a month.
Pickled Giardiniera Vegetables
Use a mix of crunchy veggies — cauliflower, carrots, celery, jalapeños — in this spicy, piquant relish.
Apple-Maple Butter
If you want to preserve this apple-maple butter, process it in a hot-water bath.
Chili-Lime Tilapia Foil Pack
Fish is paired with black beans, red bell peppers, and red onions — and lots of spices — in this quick dish.
Steak and Potatoes Foil Pack
Sirloin steak, fingerling potatoes, and broccoli cook at the same time in this foil-pack meal.
Spicy Ginger Tempeh and Eggplant Foil Pack
Marinate your tempeh and veggies in tamari, garlic, honey, ginger, and sesame oil before cooking in a foil packet.
Italian Chicken and Veggies Foil Pack
For an added Italian touch, top your finished meal with shredded Parmesan.
Shrimp Boil Foil Pack
This nifty take on the classic shrimp boil combines shrimp, sausage, veggies, and seasonings in a foil packet cooked on the grill.
Ratatouille
This classic dish is packed with veggies, including Sicilian eggplant, summer squash, bell peppers, and yellow onions.
Who Owns Your Healthy Food?
Here are the five Big Food conglomerates that own some of your favorite “natural” or organic brands.
Spring Salad With Herb Dressing
Customize this zippy dressing with any combination of fresh, tender herbs like cilantro, dill, mint, or the fronds from your fennel bulb.
Why Do I Have Lingering Mouth Sores?
Here are some root causes of lingering mouth sores — and what you can do about them.
5 Reasons Why Training in a Group Can Get You Better Results
No matter what your personal goals are.
Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
Substituting crispy lettuce leaves for taco shells is a great way to increase your veggie intake. Plus, it allows the taste of the fresh, flavorful ingredients to shine through.
Creamy Polenta Bowl
When the seasons change, trade the spring veggies in this polenta bowl for blistered tomatoes, summer squash, and yellow onions.
Building Mental Resilience: 6 Mind-Body Grounding Exercises
Learn how to reduce your body’s stress response in Part One of this three-part series.
Why Do I Have Cavities?
Here are some root causes of cavities — and what you can do about them.
Sautéed Veggie Omelet
When spring turns to summer, swap the asparagus, mushrooms, shallots, and spinach for corn, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes.
Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed
Make this healthy, homemade breakfast spread as a Mother’s Day surprise — or anytime you want to treat someone you love.
Detoxifying Supergreens
Smoothie
Packed with phytonutrient and supergreens, this smoothie will aid in detoxing your body.
How Much Sugar Is in Your “Healthy Drink”?
Here are seven “healthy” beverages — and how much sugar they actually contain.