Balanced

Okay, fats are not usually associated with health, and while it’s true that many fats are unhealthy, some are good for you, even essential to your health. While saturated and trans fats (the bad kind) lead to risk of heart disease, high cholesterol and obesity, other “good” fats serve many purposes. It provides energy, moves certain nutrients around the body contributes to brain health. I suggest you get most of your fats from whole foods like nuts, seeds and avocados. Oils are highly processed and high in calories and low in nutrients compared to whole foods, but that’s a subject for a whole ‘nother blog post. Omega-3 fatty acids are a particularly important fat that you want to be sure to include in your diet. They are called essential fatty acids because your body needs them to function, yet we don’t manufacture them on our own. Contrary to popular belief, Omega-3s can be found in both plant and animal sources, so if you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you can still meet your requirem

So simple, yet so delicious, oh Congee, where have you been all my life? I had never heard of Congee before, much less tried it. But I had an abundance of spinach so I went searching. Now I know it's a thick rice porridge with many variations that is popular in most Asian countries. It's super easy to put together and takes some time to cook, so be sure to give yourself about 2 hours. With as easy as it is, who would've thought it could be so delish? Do yourself a favor and give it a try - you can even add chicken, fish or a boiled egg if you're so inclined! Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil ½ yellow onion 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced 2 cups sliced mushrooms of your choice 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed and drained 8 - 9 cups vegetable stock 1 cup shredded carrot 4 cups greens, thinly sliced (bok choy, spinach, kale, etc.) Salt or soy sauce White or black pepper Garnishes Thinly sliced scallions Fried