The acai trend has exploded and we’re here for it. Acai, which comes from the acai palm tree, native to Central and South America, is a deep purple fruit. It tastes like berries and chocolate rolled up in one amazing superfood. Acai is loaded with antioxidants, which... Read More
You go out to eat with friends and you’re trying to eat healthy, possibly maintaining a whole food, plant based (WFPB) lifestyle and all you see is a line up of bad choices on top of more bad choices. How can you enjoy lunch or dinner out without sabotaging... Read More
As summer winds down and school time approaches it means, for most families, life goes back to our standard weekday routines which include prepping and packing our kids lunchboxes. This can sometimes feel like a daunting project for a busy parent! Perhaps we run out... Read More
If you find yourself asking if cleansing would make a difference for your lifestyle, read our top five reasons to participate in one of our Signature Kick-Start Cleanses. Our one day and three day cleanses are a nutrient flood to your body, giving you the opportunity... Read More
Everyone loves a “favorite things” list for some holiday inspo, so we thought we’d come up with a list of our own. Several of these items are plant-based (bonus) and some are just plain favorites for go-to gifting. We hope you have as much fun exploring this list as... Read More
What’s in a name? In the case of food and eating habits, the name can say a lot. There is so much confusion and noise out there on the subject of nutrition and what dietary lifestyle is best for humans. Let’s try to simplify things a bit. Vegetarianism... Read More
The superfood “bowl” trend Healthy “bowls” have been taking the superfood world by storm for quite some time. Whether it’s a smoothie bowl, chia pudding bowl or our personal favorite – the acai bowl – the “bowl” trend seems to have outlived the hype and is... Read More
One of the most talked about supplements around right now is turmeric (active compound curcumin). We all know people who suffer from chronic inflammation of their joints and are taking mouthfuls of ibuprofen and other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to... Read More
Summer days mean summer drinks! And, news flash: our blends aren’t just for cleansing! They can be used for cocktails and mocktails too! Whether you’re craving a refreshing cocktail or need a kiddie concoction that will have them grinning from ear to ear, our blends... Read More
We’ve undergone a lot of changes over the past year and we are loving all things NEW! We embraced a new name, new locations and now – new website with a new blog we’re affectionately calling ediblog! We couldn’t be more excited to share this new, online platform... Read More
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding nutrition for athletes. As Americans, we have been inundated with multimillion dollar ad campaigns over the years that say, “be like Mike” or ask “Gatorade: is it in you?” Others tell us to “power through with Powerade.” US... Read More
Calorie Company Matters You might think eating 200 calories of fresh fruits + veggies is the same as eating 200 calories of your favorite fruit yogurt or even dried fruit. They’re both 200 calories, and they’re both “fruity” so why does it matter? Well, it actually... Read More
Touch Down Chili! Can’t believe we are sharing this but here is our family recipe for the absolute BEST plant based chili…ever…and it’s so easy! Can we get a “Sooner”? Heat in large pot: 2 tsp olive oil And add: 1 large onion, chopped. Cook for 3-5 min. Add the... Read More
Is fiber just a bulking agent that improves the number two? Or, is there more to fiber than meets the eye? We used to think that fiber was simply a non-digestible component of the food that we eat. However, we now know that fiber is actually digestible by gut... Read More
Here’s another compelling reason why I believe a whole foods, plant-based diet is the key to a healthy body and a lower risk of age-related illnesses and cancers…Telomeres. What are telomeres, you may ask? This is a very important question, so let’s dive right in!... Read More
Produce is a standard in the American household. A produce section is always featured prominently in our supermarkets, and young urban adults have made local farmer’s markets a hip trend, yet adequate storage of fruits and vegetables seems to be an elusive trait... Read More
“New” Paleo The Paleo “revolution” has sparked controversy and debate among plant-based nutrition advocates and those who espouse a “caveman” approach to diet. However, if we look at the true paleolithic diet from thousands of years ago, it much more resembles a... Read More
We’ve tried our fair share of recipes and this one is a favorite, maybe because it has chocolate in it and it’s loaded with clean-eating protein! Enjoy! From Tosca’s Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook: Beans are an ideal source of Clean-Eating protein and even those who aren’t... Read More
Many of us enjoy ginger in everything from appetizers to main courses and desserts, but did you know that ginger also promotes metabolism, energy, circulation and a number of medical benefits? Fights Nausea Ginger has been a long-time natural remedy found in Chinese... Read More
Here’s a favorite of Amy’s family – Mexican Lasagna with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans! Mexican Lasagna Ingredients 2 cups salsa Verde, divided 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small bite size pieces 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (4.5 ounce) can... Read More
The ediblend family will be sharing with you #MeatlessMonday recipes that are favorites with our kids! Vegetable Pot Pie is such an easy dinner and Piper’s family loves to make this the night before! Vegetable Pot Pie – Ingredients 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 medium... Read More
Have you ever found yourself staring at the ediblend menu board and wondering what the heck are those superfood boosters? Our basic superfood blends are jam-packed with nutrients. However, if you want to take it up a notch and enhance your health benefits try adding... Read More
Interested in a one day cleanse? Create your own superfood cleanse from our Grab N Go cooler! Dr. Rich has suggested several options for you to choose from to help flood your body with vitamins and nutrients, resetting your system for healthier eating habits.... Read More
In February 2010, a friend shared with me how raw plant-based foods, could be eaten for healing purposes. I came into this knowledge, at a time, when I was in need of much healing in my body and emotions. I had eaten a semi healthy diet, on and off for 25 years, and... Read More
The Problem: Heart Disease is the Number One Killer Heart disease is the single most important cause of death in adults in the United States. In fact, every 33 seconds, someone in our country dies of cardiovascular disease! The problem is so huge that more people die... Read More
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution (NYR) this year? 46% of Americans routinely make one or more NYR’s and only 8% actually achieve their resolution. As you might expect, losing weight is the number one NYR and getting fit and staying healthy is #5. Every day in my... Read More
The question usually comes like this: “Where do you get your protein on a plant-based diet?” I usually come back with the question: “How much protein do you really think you need to be healthy?” Most people in the sports world come up with a formula that has been... Read More
We are frequently asked to explain the difference between Nourish whole food blends and juicing. This is a great question, so here we go! Both blending and juicing are beneficial to overall health, but there are definite differences that should be addressed.... Read More
Welcome to ediblend! Our mission in life is to not only bring nutrient dense superfood blends to Tulsa, but also to break down barriers to overall good health by education, open discussion, and myth busting. Growing up in ranch and farm country in western Nebraska, I... Read More
