Gluten-Free: The Good & The Bad (and how to tell if you need to be)

Seems like everywhere you look there’s another food package labeled “gluten-free”. Is this the latest food fad or is this really a healthy choice for you? In this issue, we’ll provide you with the latest information on gluten, how going gluten-free can offer health benefits, and some things to watch out for as you make [...]

Hooked On Caffeine? 3 HEALTHY Pick-Me-Ups.

Forget relying on Starbucks, Red Bull and 5 Hour Energy to get you through the day. There are solutions to feeling tired all the time and they don’t involve unnatural caffeine boosts. Here are three totally easy ways to give yourself a natural energy boost, while providing your body with crucial vitamins and minerals. 1. [...]

Quick Healthy Breakfast: Mixed Berry Quinoa

It is well established that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gets your metabolism rocking, gives you energy to work, play, exercise and live! Beware though – studies have shown that BIG breakfasts can actually lead to weight gain. So, to help you navigate through all the helpful but seemingly conflicting [...]

Winter Comfort :: Braised Short Ribs with Dried Cherries & Red Wine

I can’t think of a much better meal for comfy, coziness on a chilly day than braised short ribs.  These little gems fall off the bone and melt in your mouth.  The perfect charm to warm you up on a cold weekend or after a long day on the ski slopes–and easy to serve up [...]

DIY Chocolate Gifts: She’s Crafty.

Be the queen of DIY this year. All you’re going to need is a little chocolate, some crafty hands and a whole lot of soul. For Valentine’s day this year I shared my three favorite DIY chocolate recipes with SELF Magazine and here’s how the story goes… Enjoy.. and Valentine’s Day, is just another day.. [...]

Guacamole: A Crowd Pleasing Recipe (and all the good stuff about it)

Happy  Superbowl Sunday! I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by serving up some delicious (and nutritious) guacamole. Guacamole’s gotten some bad press, so let’s dispel a couple of misbeliefs… a) Avocado is packed with incredibly healthy omega-3, mono-unsaturated fats, great for your heart, cholesterol and anti-aging/wrinkles (why do you think so many [...]

The Power (& Beauty) Of Omega 3

Change the way you eat, change the way you feel, change the way you look! and quit whining about how sluggish, bloated and fat you are. If you’re not making any changes, you can’t complain! Omega 3s are essential to a sexy you, they help aid in both physical and mental health and can be [...]

A Winter White Brunch

Today’s snowfall and freezing temperatures inspired the wintry-warm brunch I whipped up …wasn’t really feeling inclined to brave the outdoors just yet. I’ve been recently craving the kale salad at one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants, Northern Spy…my version, though a bit different, might just be a close second. Poached Eggs with Kale-Sweet Potato Salad [...]

Raid Your Kitchen: Quick Tips to Lose LBs Fast

Your kitchen will make or break your weight loss results. A kitchen stocked with the makings for healthy meals and snacks will keep you on track, even when late-night cravings strike. On the flip side, a kitchen filled with unhealthy munchies will derail your weight loss efforts every single time. So what should your cupboards [...]

Fresh Start to 2012: Bon Appetit’s Food Lover’s Cleanse

2012 is officially here!  And with it comes Bon Appetit’s 2nd annual Food Lover’s Cleanse – perfect timing as most of us (myself included) are coming off of some holiday season over-indulging.  The BA editors, food writer Sara Dickerman, food photographer Kimberley Hasselbrink and myself teamed up again to pull together 14 days of drop-dead [...]

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