The October Unprocessed Vault: Day 7

Mary Papoulias-Platis shares her technique for preparing chickpeas from the dried beans instead of getting them out of a can.

Hopefully by the end of this post you’ll be encouraged to include the whole family in the challenge without hesitation or doubts.

Like most other winter squashes, kabocha is a bear to cut, but, on the bright side, no peeling is required!

One easy way to increase your food IQ is to eat from the farmers markets, and shopping this way provides many community benefits.

From-scratch tomato sauce is an absolute necessity in my home. It’s great to have tomato sauce on hand when making pasta dishes, soups, or chilis.

These little crackers are wonderful on their own and excellent served with jam. They also make a perfect, whole grain base for hors d’oeuvres.

Start with something easy like this plant-based taco. If you’re in the Taco Tuesday crowd, this one is easy to roll into your week.

Monica shares her journey towards healthy eating, which has helped her with myriad health problems. And, she offers us her recipe for soothing, comforting Cardamom Tea.

Why am I glad that diabetes came into my life? Because it inspired me to change. I decided to say goodbye to sugar and carbohydrates, including grains, starchy vegetables, legumes, and most fruits. Sticking to this way of eating has changed my life.

Making major changes to your eating habits takes patience and work. Getting your family on board is a great way to help everyone eat healthier. But it’s not always easy!