Here are all the posts from this day in October Unprocessed history.
Natural & Artificial Flavors
Erin Coates, RD, LD, explains why the foods we choose matter for our health. On The Healthy Apron she shares tasty recipes and practical diet and fitness advice. In this post she unpacks natural and artificial flavors — those vague but common ingredients found in many processed foods — so you can make more informed choices.
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Kimchi doesn’t have to be buried in your backyard to be delicious
Fermenting and pickling take some patience, but making kimchi is accessible and rewarding — especially during October Unprocessed. This post walks through a straightforward kimchi recipe and encourages you to try the process at home.
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Fasting and Feasting – A Christian Ethic for Eating (Corn & Black Bean Chowder)
This piece reflects on how food choices relate to faith, community, and stewardship. It pairs thoughtful reflection with a comforting corn and black bean chowder recipe that fits a sustainable, unprocessed approach to eating.
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FoodCorps helps kids turn “ick” into “yum!”
An interview-based post highlighting FoodCorps and the educators who inspire children to try and enjoy wholesome foods. It showcases programs that introduce kids to fresh produce and positive food experiences.
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Butternut Squash and Chickpea Soup
A seasonal, vegan, and entirely unprocessed soup that’s simple to prepare. This recipe fills your home with warm, spicy aromas and makes a perfect autumn meal.
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It’s OK. Limiting candy won’t ruin childhood.
This post offers reassurance and practical tips for parents who want to limit candy without making Halloween or childhood joy disappear. It challenges the myth that restricting sweets inevitably causes bingeing later.
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Avoid the “Salty Six” with Whole Wheat Oat Bread
Bread can be a hidden source of sodium: a single slice or bun may contain 170–400 mg of sodium. This recipe offers a whole wheat oat alternative that helps reduce intake from processed bread products.
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Food for Healing – Body, Heart, and Soul (and Almond-Crusted Curry Chicken Wraps)
A personal story about how choosing unprocessed foods influenced one woman’s well-being. Alongside the narrative is a flavorful almond-crusted curry chicken wrap recipe that emphasizes simple, nourishing ingredients.
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Cutting Cold Cereal Cold Turkey (Plus Forbidden Black Rice Coconut Pudding)
The breakfast aisle can be a battleground for parents and kids. This post shares strategies for moving away from boxed cereals and includes a comforting forbidden black rice coconut pudding recipe as an unprocessed alternative.
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The Pastured Pig, an Unprocessed Alternative for Sustainable Meat
A personal account of transitioning from city life to a more self-sufficient, farm-like lifestyle. The author describes growing vegetables, keeping bees and chickens, and ultimately addressing how to source sustainable, pastured meat for the family table.
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Bourbon Pumpkin Rice Pudding
A cozy fall dessert that combines pumpkin with whole grain brown rice. This recipe is ideal for sharing with friends and family and fits an unprocessed seasonal menu.
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Smoothie Jars for Quick and Easy Smoothies
Smoothie jars simplify busy mornings by pre-assembling ingredients for a nutritious, grab-and-go breakfast. This post explains how to prep jars in advance so making a healthy smoothie is fast and convenient.
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Enjoy the Process of Going Unprocessed with Kids, plus Pumpkin Dip
Guidance and encouragement for parents introducing children to unprocessed foods. The post shares lessons learned and includes a widely loved pumpkin dip recipe that appeals to toddlers through adults.
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If you haven’t taken the October Unprocessed pledge yet, please do! And then encourage your friends to join in — it’s a lot more fun that way!