If there’s any superfood deserving of the title, it has to be ginger. For centuries, ginger has been touted as a cure-all spice — and for good reason. Whether you’re feeling under the weather or want to ease a nauseated stomach, ginger is one of the best solutions out there. Stop by Local Flow…Read More
It’s the time of year during college when healthy habits can go out the window. After all, you barely have time to recover from your Thanksgiving food coma until you’re thrown into the crunch of finals. Luckily, there are a few easy snacks you can depend on as you get your brain into gear for st…Read More
Ever since Cinderella rode in one to the ball, pumpkins have had quite a magical reputation. We mostly associate pumpkins with something to carve for Halloween, and we throw out the “guck” from the pumpkin insides to get the perfect Jack-O-Lantern. As you pick your pumpkin from the patch and car…Read More
Fall in McMinnville is a special time of year. The Oregon fall foliage peaks, students at Linfield fall back into the routine of school, and the humid summer air begins to cool. Autumn in McMinnville is especially good for the food — local farmers have an entire season’s harvest to share, so the…Read More
When you’re stressed or verging on hanger (hunger-anger), what type of food do you crave the most? For some, it’s an entire pint of ice cream. Others crave carbo-loaded food like pretzels and bread. Another group of us rushes to the chocolate aisle of the local grocery store and has a feast. Bec…Read More
In the world of nutrition, superfoods are like Marvel comic dietary heros. Quinoa is like Superman himself — it provides all nine essential amino acids and packs a protein punch. Chia seeds are like Wonder Woman — they might be small, but they are loaded with more essential fatty acids than any …Read More
Whether you identify as a vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian, or just good samaritan, there are countless reasons to reduce your meat intake. At Local Flow Health Bar, we’re all about healthy eating without the pretentiousness, so we’re not trying to convince you to eat one way or another. We …Read More
When you hear “taste the rainbow,” you might think of a popular candy slogan. In the world of healthy eating, though, this tagline is actually a great rule of thumb for eating a nutrient-dense diet. With candy, different colors usually signal different artificial dyes, but with natural produce e…Read More
