From the monthly archives:
Do you get tired and sluggish between 2:00 and 4:00 everyday? Most of us do, and for those in a typical office environment, it’s hard not to get addicted to the coffee pot or the candy machine. I feel for my friends who have bowls of candy lying around at their office. How are you [...]
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I’m spending my first Halloween in NYC, and it’s bound to be a crazy week. When I left the gym on Sunday, I was walking along Broadway and suddenly a motorcycle gang of about 200 guys came racing down the street with scary Halloween masks, revving their engines and weaving around all the other cars [...]
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On Saturday morning I stopped by the Columbia farmer’s market in NY to browse the local produce. The small Columbia market lines Broadway between 116th and 114th streets, and it’s a nice healthy resource if you’re on the Upper West Side. There were lots of fall/winter squashes and pumpkins, which made me wish I brought [...]
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Friday is here, and I am soooo ready for the weekend. With Halloween coming up, there’s bound to be some fun events here in the city, so I’m really looking forward to getting out of the house and away from my computer. Here’s a recipe for a shake I made this morning for breakfast. I [...]
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I have to say, this stuffed peppers recipe is the business! I had a craving for them on Sunday, but decided to try stuffing them with quinoa and sauteed vegetables. They came out great (boyfriend approved), and I loved how the combination of flavors reminded me of Thanksgiving stuffing. Hope you enjoy! Stuffed Peppers (makes [...]
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It was a windy/chilly day on Saturday, but that didn’t stop me from heading over to the Grub Street Food Festival in the Lower East Side. Apparently, no one else was scared of the weather either because it was packed with hungry people! I could barely maneuver myself through the crowd to even get a [...]
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Here’s the recipe for Chef Matteo’s Kale Avocado Salad. I tried it at the Raw Food Tasting event I attended this week. The recipe is very simple to make, and I love all the crunchiness in salad, thanks to fresh curly kale leaves, carrots, and sunflower seeds. Special thanks to Chef Matteo for sharing his [...]
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Yesterday I attended an organic raw food demo and tasting in Midtown. The Wellness Wednesday event was hosted by Norma Kamali, a New York-based fashion designer with a major passion for wellness and nutrition. 4 Course Vegan Chef Matteo was there to prepare some delightful raw food including a super fresh Kale Avocado Salad with [...]
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Buying healthy whole foods often costs more than unhealthy processed foods or fast food. But, that’s not always the case. When you’re trying to save on your next grocery bill, pick up more whole grains and beans and less meat. An extensive study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2009 found that [...]
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Last week I held a blogging marathon titled “7 Days of Healthy Eating Out.” While I’m usually someone that eats most of my meals at home, it was fun to venture out to new restaurants and give myself a cooking break for the week. I checked out a few of the special organic and vegan [...]
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