Stay Fresh Cafe News

Nightshades have a shady reputation, but before opting to avoid these vegetables, get the facts — you might end up going for seconds.

Toasting quinoa (or any whole grain) brings a subtle nutty flavor to any dish. Paired with cauliflower, you have a vegetable- and protein-packed twist on a dish traditionally made with bulgur.

Insect products are popping up at supermarkets. Learn more about how they’re produced and their nutritional value.

End of summer flavors don’t get much better than this eggplant topped with coconut, mint, and pistachio

Are the trendy (and often spendy) acai bowls worth all the health buzz? Click to find out.

If you never thought about grilling your fruit it’s time to start. When fruit is placed on the grill it caramelizes and its flavor intensifies. The recipe calls for apricots but they can easily be swapped out for another seasonal fruit such as peaches.

Drinking kombucha? Take a moment to understand the science behind pasteurized vs unpasteurized.

Forget boring salads. Fresh figs, bright mint, spicy watercress, and walnuts come together to form a gorgeous salad that takes under 10 minutes to make.

Read what the science says about monk fruit sugar, the newest zero-calorie sweetener getting buzz.

Have you met muesli? It’s similar to granola but rather than mixing in oil and honey prior to baking, you toast the grains plain and add your own honey upon serving (yes, you control the sugar!).

Forget what you know about soup. This watermelon gazpacho is a little sweet, a little savory, served cold — and is extremely refreshing.

What’s the buzz? Activated charcoal drinks: Black is the new green (juice). But take a look at what the science says.