By Elena Sheppard There is a place in Minnesota where the fields are literally filled with purple corn. It’s not a joke. Most of us have grown up eating white and yellow corn (corn on the cob, corn salad, canned corn), but we’re here to talk about purple corn and the surprising nutritional benefits packed
By Dylan Love Mushrooms are fantastic little fungi with plenty of health benefits. They’re great for you, but they serve an even greater purpose in nature. You might remember learning about mushrooms in high school biology, when you were introduced to the fungi kingdom. Mushroom bodies are made up of mycelia, which are structures composed
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By Elena Sheppard You’re probably not eating what you think you’re eating. Here’s a wild statistic: The FDA defines whole grain “as food that contains 51 percent or more whole grain ingredient(s).” And even that 51% can be “reconstituted” — meaning it’s made up of pieces of wheat kernels from various farms being blended together
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By Dylan Love Football season is upon us, and your favorite athletes have been prepping in ways beyond their intense physical training. They’ve been eating and eating and eating. NFL diets used to be pretty casual to say the least. It was common for players to consume between 7,000-8,000 calories a day without a care
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By Dylan Love Almost everything you eat comes from the same collection of 10 food companies. Let that sink in. This image — found on the social media site Reddit — shows just how far the big food companies tentacles stretch. Just ten food companies combine to produce a massive amount of the food and drink we
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Who says vegans can’t enjoy an ooey gooey American classic? Not us! We dare vegans and non-vegans alike to resist this creamy, non-dairy mac ‘n’ cheese, sprinkled with CA Whole Wheat cereal for an added crunch and toasty, golden finish! PRO TIP: Carry your stoneground crumble over to a side dish of Avocado Fries! Cook time:
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Try this riff on a classic french toast stuffed with chocolate and fresh fruit! The toasted cinnamon cereal adds a cinnamon-y crunch that goes perfectly with the decadent chocolatey filling. Get creative with your filling and add your favorite fruit and/or spread!
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These baked avocado fries offer a healthy and delicious alternative to the average, greasy french fry. Crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside—these fries make for a perfectly balanced snack or side to any dish!
