Do Micronutrients Really Matter?
Here are the essential micronutrients you need to thrive, signs of deficiency, and how to ensure you're getting enough.
4 Healthy Tips to Learn from Other Food Cultures
American food culture, like America itself, is a mash up of many different cultures without it own, singular identity.
What Are Special Diets? Why Follow Them?
Does it seem like everyone you know is following a special diet? Here are some popular special diets and reasons people follow them.
6 Packaged Products With Real Veggies Inside
With plant-based eating on the rise, watch out for products posing as veggie-filled when they actually aren't.
How 4 Carotenoids in Tomatoes Help You See Better
Tomatoes contain all four major carotenoids. Here's why that matters for your eye health and so much more.
5 Food Swaps To Save You 1/4 Cup of Straight Sugar
What if you could cut out 12 tablespoons of sugar, just like that? And what if you could do that every day?
Here’s How To Start Your Veggie Habit …
In a recent survey, we learned that 98% of people know they need to eat more veggies. But there are some big barriers in the way …
EVOO Stands for Eat Very Outstanding Otamot, and …
The organic veggies packed into every jar of Otamot aren’t the only thing that makes this sauce so special …
Have You Tried These Pasta Sauce Pairings?
Go beyond pasta sauce and noodles with these flavorful, delicious, and nutritious food pairings for Otamot sauces.
Why You Need Antioxidants & Polyphenols
More than just long and fancy names, these compounds are essential to help you stay healthy and thrive.
The Magic of Shiitake Mushrooms
Learn how a special variety of mushrooms adds incredible flavor, and so much more, to every jar of Otamot.
Nutrition Analysis: What’s In Your Jar?
Some food manufacturers are more precise than others when it comes to the Nutrition Facts Panel.
The Difference Between Pasta Sauce & Pizza Sauce
Learn the key differences between a variety of tomato-based sauces and what to pick when.
How To Train Your Taste Buds
Are taste buds adaptable? There’s compelling research that shows you can teach them to crave healthy foods.
What’s The Microbiome, & Why Should I Care?
Your microbiome is your most important body organ you’ve never heard of. Here’s an explanation of what it is and how to treat yours well.
The Salty Side of Sodium
Learn how to use sodium to your health advantage, as well as where and how it sneaks into your foods in high amounts.
6 Swaps For A Healthier Pantry
Making a few pantry swaps can be a simple and delicious way to infuse meals with more nutrition and clean out items that aren’t helping your health.
4 Steps to Ditch Added Sugars
The health risks associated with added sugars are many. Unfortunately, added sugars lurk everywhere, so here’s help for learning how to spot and avoid them.
Does Organic Really Matter?
Have you ever wondered if it really matters if you buy organic food? You’ve heard organic is a better choice, by what does “better” mean in this case? Here are the answers.
Are You Getting the Power of Potassium?
This mineral does far more than keep your muscles free of cramps. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps your body function from top to bottom, and chances are you’re not getting enough.
