by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jan 14, 2021 | Health, Ingredients, Rooted News
I’d like to believe there’s a general consensus that whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. I mean, if even Fruit Loops tout “Made with Whole Grains” they must be important, right? It’s a selling feature to relieve us parents of the guilt of buying...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 27, 2020 | Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
Starting a new year gives us all the feelings of renewal and a clean slate, prompting resolutions, intention setting, and pledges to healthier habits. But many people have a hard time sticking to their new healthy or productive routines, even in the first weeks. What...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 14, 2020 | Recipes
Creamy Butternut Comfort Soup We’re in the final weeks of winter squash season, and you’ve likely seen lots of butternut squash on your trips to the market or grocery store. This cozy, creamy soup is the perfect way to put them to use! With just 10 ingredients, this...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 14, 2020 | Community, Fundraising, Rooted News
Rooted Santa Barbara is excited to announce that local grant-making foundation the Mosher Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to our initiative to grow plant-based nutrition education and lifestyle programming in Santa Barbara County! The Mosher Foundation’s...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 8, 2020 | Health, Nutrition, Rooted News
Protein is a hot topic. It’s likely the number one nutrient on most people’s mind when they think about food. So, when the FoodBank of Santa Barbara County asked us to present a topic for their Food as Medicine series, we were so excited to bring protein to the...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 30, 2020 | Cooking, Rooted News
The first holiday of the chilly months may be behind us but Winter Squash Season is in full swing and there are still plenty of weeks left to indulge. According to the Santa Barbara Farmers Market, you can expect to find locally grown winter squash “in-season” from...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 25, 2020 | Events, Lifestyle, Rooted News
The holidays are coming! And while this year’s celebrations will look and feel a little (or a lot) different than usual, some comfort and joy will go a long way this season. The holidays are a fun time to experiment in the kitchen. I know, preparing a plate-filling...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 4, 2020 | Lifestyle, Rooted News
So, you’re whole-food plant-based and the holidays are coming! Maybe you’re new to this way of eating, or perhaps you’ve been enjoying a plant-forward lifestyle for some time. Your first plant-based holidays can take more planning – but they can also be really...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Oct 22, 2020 | Rooted News
With the Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge launching more plant-centered options on local menus this month, we wanted to take a moment to talk about how to dine out plant-based the other eleven months of the year – and offer some tried and true tips for eating as...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Oct 19, 2020 | Health, Rooted News
Cancer affects us all – whether it’s personally, a family member, a close friend, or a colleague, a cancer diagnosis has become an unfortunate normalcy. But there are lifestyle factors we can focus on to give our bodies the absolute best shot at prevention and...
