From the monthly archives:

April 2010

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

by laurel on April 27, 2010

I experimented with a new salsa last night, and it tasted even better today once the juices had some time to marinate. This sweet pineapple salsa is great on top of spicy tacos, but it’s also a yummy topping for grilled fish or a plate of salad greens. I didn’t include specific measurements, because you [...]

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NYC Inhabitat Birthday Bash Review

by laurel on April 27, 2010

Yesterday I wrote a guest post over on Green Thinking Blog reviewing my experience at Inhabitat.com‘s 5th Birthday Party this past weekend in NYC. Inhabitat is a creative eco-friendly design and technology blog. My best gal Kate, the fabulous blogger over at GTB, sent me to the party as her honorary guest reporter, and I [...]

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Magic Bullet Giveaway

by laurel on April 26, 2010

UPDATE: This contest has been closed. Winners to be notified shortly. Happy Monday everyone! This week I’m hosting a contest for a chance to win a Magic Bullet To-Go blender. See details for how to enter below. Also, check out Magic Bullet’s Facebook page. Calling all health-conscious cooks: Magic Bullet wants to know what healthy [...]

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Healthy Hydration for Spring/Summer

by laurel on April 24, 2010

Wow, April is almost over and man does the time fly! Today was the most beautiful day in New York. Out on the streets it looked like there were parades going on everywhere…but in reality it was just gorgeous weather forcing every New Yorker to take to the streets. I was happy to spend much [...]

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Happy Earth Day 2010!

by laurel on April 22, 2010

Happy Earth Day everyone! To celebrate this day, I recommend going meatless for the day and/or eating some organic fruits and vegetables. It’s a quick and easy way to reduce your impact on Planet Earth. As for me, I’ve been on a vegan diet for this whole week. It’s a way to clean out my [...]

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Feel Better Veggie Bean Soup

by laurel on April 21, 2010

I made an all veggie soup last week and it came out pretty good. I wasn’t in love with it (I thought I made it too spicy), but my boyfriend seems to think it’s super yummy, so I figured it was worth a share. I can tell you one thing, this soup is super nutritious [...]

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Farmer’s Market – Union Square NYC

by laurel on April 19, 2010

Last week I wrote a post on organic shopping and noted that farmer’s markets can be a great place to look for healthy organic and local foods. So, I decided to check out the Union Square Farmer’s Market in NYC on Saturday and took some pictures of my trip. Maybe these will inspire you to [...]

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Organic Shopping Tips

by laurel on April 15, 2010

Organic foods are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Replacing conventional produce, meat, and dairy with organic options can significantly reduce the amount of toxins you put in your body! I  believe that organic foods are also more nutritious and delicious than their conventional counterparts, but that subject is up to debate if you [...]

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Top 7 Health Foods for Losing Weight

by laurel on April 13, 2010

How many weight-loss strategies have you heard? Probably dozens, if not more. To me, weight loss is all about food, stress management, and exercise. Until you get those factors in order, you are likely to have trouble losing weight. As far as food goes, there is no perfect diet that will work for everyone, but [...]

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Cancer Cures in Food

by laurel on April 13, 2010

I’m absolutely convinced that healthy whole foods can help prevent and cure cancer. Yeah that’s right, I said it. We eat food and it becomes our blood and our cells. Eating a healthy diet not only has an immediate effect on how you feel minutes and hours later, but it also affects our health months [...]

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