With the Twitterverse abuzz with the hashtag #indefenseoffoodPBS, I finally figured out that Michael Pollan’s eating manifesto had been made into a documentary.  I watched last night, with as open a mind as possible.  

Pomegranates are having a moment.  Their popularity may have peaked a decade ago, but that's besides the point.

Tired of the same old oil and vinegar?  Toss the store-bought dressing in favor of your own concoction with these three gadgets.

If you're living the Vibrant life, chances are a health-conscious home chef has made his or her way onto your "nice" list this year.  Check out these tools that are bound to be used on a daily basis, and consider yourself Santa's little kitchen helper!

Scenario: you're at the umpteenth holiday party, serving as designated driver.  You're tired of drinking water (because, let's be honest, it gets boring), but don't want to defer to high-calorie juices and sodas.  Or, maybe you're expecting, and aren't far enough along to share the news, or just want something more interesting than ginger ale to sip on!  

Eggs and greens are always part of my breakfast.  So when it comes to “dressing” my other morning staple, I tend to favor sweet over savory.  Pumpkin pie spice, a sprinkle of demerara sugar and a few seconds with my new favorite kitchen tool transform old-fashioned oats into a whole new treat.   Packed with fiber, healthy fat, potassium and Vitamin A, it’s a great way to start the day.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you've undoubtedly come across tips and tricks to "beat the holiday bulge" or "fend off festive weight gain."  Come January, magazine covers are awash with headlines urging readers to stick to their health-related new year's resolutions – for good this time!  

Tis the season, and I’m going pumpkin crazy in the kitchen!  Pumpkin has made its way onto my morning oats, below, with a torched banana and peanut butter, into some eggplant curry, and of course, I've whipped up a pumpkin pie.

We eat steaks the size of flying saucers!  Chipotle burritos are crammed down our throats…while driving!  And all those chicken wings…oh my!

Not everyone has access to fresh produce, and I know I'm extremely fortunate to be consuming such a great variety on a daily basis.