Living Green with Baby

Kids are picky eaters, so we have to be creative to make sure they get their daily dose of nutrients. Wraps and stuffed burgers can hide some ingredients that kids might normally refuse.

One way to make Mother’s Day special for your mom: Make one of Grandma’s specialties.

This version of pound cake uses much less sugar and butter; adding cacao powder gives it a richer flavor–perfect for a Sunday coffee break.

The creation of a chocolate bar or a cup of hot cocoa starts with a cacao tree. See the full journey, history and why buy Fair Trade.

Carrots are the main ingredient in this recipe, and since these sticks are baked, they’re a nutritious alternative to fried snacks.

Making healthy meals fun can get kids excited about foods that are normally on the “no” list.

Aloe vera is a popular plant for its wide range of benefits–from healing and soothing skin ailments to aiding the digestive system. Aloe vera juice can even be added to smoothies and yogurt.

This easy and nutritious dish makes a great meatless meal; brown rice provides plenty of dietary fiber and bok choy, eggplant and mushrooms supply lots of vitamins and minerals.

This creamy, spicy nut cheese made from raw cashews is a delicious vegan alternative.

Getting its sweetness from dark chocolate, bananas and a drop of honey, this easy-to-make recipe can be made as a flavor-packed bread or a dozen muffins.

Though the name means “Christmas bread” in Czech, this sweet and moist bread filled with dried fruit and nuts was my grandmother’s staple for any special occasion.

Seasonal celebrations call for festive treats like our rum balls with dark Caribbean rum and fresh coconut. These no-bake desserts add instant warmth to any holiday party.

A childhood favorite, Grandma’s honey-sweetened holiday cookies have become a new family tradition.

This vegetarian pumpkin soup blends traditional pumpkin flavor with the tropical taste of coconut. A festive color and elegant texture make it a great holiday dish with high nutritional value.

This homemade healthy baby food recipe with just four ingredients introduces babies to tofu.