We are all on the hunt for delicious, healthy and quick meals to take with us to work or school instead of the classic (but often boring) sandwich or leftovers. Well search no more: try salad in a jar! This handy idea is becoming more and more popular, and is an easy way to prepare tasty and nutritious meals for the whole week. The internet . . . more »

Author and registered dietitian David Grotto lets you know how to get the most nutrients with each bite in his new book, The Best Things You Can Eat. Full of information on which foods nutritionally pack the most punch, Grotto's research can help you determine what to pick up or pass up while grocery shopping. In an interview with the Huffington Post in December, Grotto . . . more »

Everyone knows that many animals survive by foraging, searching for edible plants, berries, mushrooms, nuts and seeds, etc. in their habitat. But did you know that foraging can be a fun and beneficial hobby for us humans, too? Foraging has a long history in the bay area, with groups meeting regularly to celebrate nature's wild growing gifts and to promote sustainability of our landscapes. For . . . more »