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Food Synergy: The Ancient Wisdom Behind Modern Plant-Based Nutrition

Traditional food synergies hold secrets that modern nutritional science is only now beginning to fully understand.

April 27, 2026

Donald R. Yance, Clinical Master Herbalist & Certified Nutritionist

Explore food synergy, the art of eating real foods in combinations that nourish not just our bodies, but our connection to the earth and to the generations of wisdom that came before us.

In the Kitchen with Missy J's Carob Snacks + Treats

Welcome to In the Kitchen, where WholeFoods Magazine shares recipes and tips for delicious eats and treats featuring natural brands.

May 30, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

This month, In the Kitchen features Missy J’s Carob Snacks and Treats. Founder Jodi Feinhor-Dennis created the brand after being diagnosed with MS, as a way to still enjoy sweets and chocolate taste with “...the most chocolate-like carob on the planet.”

Miso Tahini Spread Recipe

March 30, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Serves: 4 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 5 mins Ingredients: 2 tsp EDEN Mugi Miso 1/3 cup water 5 Tbsp organic EDEN Tahini (Sesame butter) 1/4 cup green onions, chopped Directions: Head a skiller. Add miso, water, and tahini. Mix thoroughly. Sauté 2 minutes. Mix in green onions and...

Healthy, Vegan Shamrock Shake

March 16, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

This smoothie recipe is a delicious, healthy alternative to a St. Patty's Day classic! Ingredients: 1 handful of (washed and rinsed) spinach 1 ½ frozen bananas 1 ripe banana 1/8 tsp mint extract ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp natural sweetener Directions: Blend ingredients on a high setting in the...

3 Oil Free, Vegan Salad Dressings

October 23, 2017

Gianna Bruzzese

Salad Dressing Recipes by veganbygianna Simple Caesar Dressing: [caption id="attachment_54063" align="alignright" width="295"] Photograph Credit: veganbygianna[/caption] Ingredients: 1 Tbs tahini 1 Tbs Dijon Mustard 1 Tbs Nutritional Yeast ½ Tbs lemon juice or apple cider vinegar ½ Tbs Garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Water Directions: Whisk ingredients together and...

Truffle Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

October 10, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Truffle Peanut Butter Spider Cookies Recipe by Kroger Ingredients: 1 pouch peanut butter cookie mix (17.5 oz) Water, oil, egg, as directed on package 12 dark chocolate truffles cut in half (from a 5.1 oz bag) 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1/4 cup white morsels...

Soy Chorizo Vegan Nachos

July 8, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Soy Chorizo Vegan Nachos recipe by House Foods Ingredients: ½ pkg. Soy Good Soy Chorizo Crumbles 1 bag of nacho chips For Vegan Cheese: 2 large red potatoes, peeled and chopped ½ large carrot, peeled and chopped ¼ small yellow onion ¼ medium red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, peeled...

BBQ Rub

June 23, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

BBQ Rub recipe by Pereg’s Ingredients: 1 tbsp of Pereg cumin 1 tbsp of paprika 1 tbsp of granulated garlic 1 tbsp of granulated onion 1 tbsp of chili powder 1 tbsp of cayenne pepper 1 tbsp of black pepper 1 tbsp of white pepper 2 tbsp of kosher salt...