What’s so great about beans? (+Jambalaya Hummus!)

This is a guest post by Holly Larson, RD an Ohio dietitian and friend of WhyFoodWorks, in which she extolls the benefits of beans.  (If I have anything to say about it, she will someday have a product line called Holly’s Hummus!) Holly says: I love beans. Why?...

What do you eat for breakfast, Sarah?

A great question, mostly because the answer is usually pretty great, too.  (If I do say so myself.)  Of the few distinct things I do differently from most people, my first meal of the day is one of the biggest divergences from the norm.  For example, in one national...

Easy homemade applesauce

Why you should do this: it tastes better it contains more fiber (skins stay on!) it’s easy it’s “green” – those ugly apples with spots all go in the pot! This is really all it takes: Ingredients 2c water 6-7 medium apples cinnamon,...

WFW: Know your numbers – the IMPORTANT ones!

In case you just want the higher points, here are the contents of this entry: An infuriating story that briefly describes a major problem with our priorities in this blessed country A quick bio lesson about how your body uses cholesterol so you can impress your...