Chocolate Beet Cupcakes?!

Chocolate Beet Cupcakes?!

You may think I’m crazy, but these are actually good… Perfect for that insane amount of beets you have leftover from your garden at the end of the season. Just puree them all and freeze the puree and you have your cupcake base on hand!

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Chocolate Beet Cupcakes?!

Is your High Blood Pressure Medication Making you Fat?

It is well-known that overweight and obese individuals have higher blood pressure than those who are normal weight. There are many reasons why obesity causes an increase in blood pressure, but now it looks as if some of the drugs designed to combat high blood pressure may actually be contributing to problems with weight. Recent studies have led professionals to believe that blood pressure drugs, specifically older versions of beta-blockers, decrease the body’s ability to burn calories and fat.

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Chocolate Beet Cupcakes?!

Celebrate Summer with this Mexican-Inspired Menu

Hi everyone! In case you missed it, we held a cooking class last Monday night at Whole Foods. It was a blast; thanks to everyone who joined us! Unfortunately, we forgot to take pictures during the class, so you’ll just have to imagine how everything would look. The class featured mexican-inspired dishes, full of color and flavor and a great way to welcome summer in. And of course, we eliminated the most common food allergies!

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