If you’re like me, you love to eat spaghetti. Not only is it quick and inexpensive to prepare, but it also tastes delicious. However, often after consuming a pasta dish, I feel uncomfortably full rather than fueled. An easy way to get the same upsides as spaghetti – great taste, quick to cook, and affordable […]
Category: Health
“Anyone Can Cook” (healthily!)
Ratatouille. It’s a dish many of us have heard of (thank you Disney), but the vast majority of us have neither tasted nor prepared. But why not? This French stew-like dish is packed full of awesome veggies and fresh herbs that taste and smell delicious. Consisting mostly of vegetables–namely eggplant, tomatoes, yellow squashes and zucchinis–this […]
The Foodbank logo gets a makeover!
The Foodbank logo gets a makeover! Thursday, May 30th the Foodbank launched its new logo designed to express a focus on community empowerment and education for everyone in Santa Barbara County. We are so excited to showcase our new colors, design and friendly orange mascot (who still needs a name!). Our adorable little icon can […]
Fighting Hunger and Sparking Change
1 in 8 Americans in communities across the U.S. struggle with hunger, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In Santa Barbara, the proportion is worse, with 1 in 5 children in Santa Barbara County facing food insecurity. To raise awareness and combat the issue, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Feeding America® and Foodbank of Santa Barbara […]
The Many Faces of Volunteerism
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will be shining a spotlight throughout the next several weeks on our amazing volunteers, who enable us to do our work to battle food insecurity throughout the county. Our volunteers come from different backgrounds and places in the world. They range from toddlers […]
Why Volunteerism is Critical
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will be shining a spotlight throughout the next several weeks on our amazing volunteers, who enable us to do our work to battle food insecurity throughout the county. Annually, we engage over 2,000 volunteers in nearly all aspects of our work. We rely […]
Food as Medicine: An Easy-to-Digest Podcast for a healthier you.
If you missed our Food as Medicine Lesson on cruciferous vegetables, have no fear! We have turned the information into a bite-sized podcast, so you can learn about making nutritious choices wherever you are. Feel free to download and distribute to your friends! About the Food as Medicine Program: Food as Medicine at the Foodbank […]
The Power of Nose-to-Tail Eating
Meat is a great source of protein, but can also be very expensive. However, there are incredibly healthful ways of eating meat that don’t have to break budget, and that are more environmentally friendly than the most common options. By eating organ meats, we are ingesting a wider variety of nutrients and adding a variety […]
Vibeke’s Simple Arugula Salad (that her kids love)
This recipe comes from Vibeke Weiland, the chair of our board and also a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner practicing at Santa Barbara Wellness for Life in Santa Barbara. This is a simple recipe that she and her kids love! With it’s simple ingredients and little-assembly-required technique, it’s the perfect way to add kid-friendly cruciferous veggies to […]
Cruciferous Veggies and a Holiday Snack
Many traditional holiday snacks can be unhealthy, expensive, and difficult. Sugar cookies? Popcorn? Those carbs will leave you hungry. Fortunately, we’re here to help! Kale has an enormous number of health benefits, and it can also be turned into a healthy snack you’ll love to share with family during the holidays. Also, at approx. $2.99 […]