From the monthly archives:
I hope everyone is having a relaxing holiday break! I’m really enjoying Florida weather. Even if it went down in the 30s one night, it’s been beautiful overall. Last night I went out for a couple drinks and appetizers with my sister and a friend at a Tapas bar. We were really happy with the [...]
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Earlier this year I wrote about the amazing health benefits in resveratrol, a strong antioxidant found in foods like grapes, peanuts, red wine, and Japanese knotweed (an herb). Check out that blog post here. But now there is new research from The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism that concluded resveratrol helps your body fight [...]
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With all the freezing cold weather we’ve been having across the country, you’re probably not thinking about gardening or growing any plants. But, winter time is actually a great time to grow some fresh herbs indoors. In my apartment, we have fresh basil and rosemary that are still alive and kickin’ on our kitchen windowsill…even [...]
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Have you been slacking on your holiday gift shopping? I can’t believe it, but I actually finished shopping early this year. I’m so proud of myself. But, everyone else I know is just getting started. I’ve definitely been there. So, here are a few gift ideas for the health lovers in your life. One Lucky [...]
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When you’re thinking about getting in your daily serving of greens, you probably don’t think of breakfast. But I love to start the morning with some fresh greens, to really start my day off right. Greens are loaded with vitamins and minerals that keep your immune system strong so you’re not caught with a cold [...]
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Last week I featured a vegan dinner idea for the holidays. So the meat lovers wouldn’t be left out, here’s an easy recipe for a pork tenderloin that you can’t mess up. If I’m going to cook meat, pork tenderloin is one of my favorite choices because it’s super moist and flavorful. I keep my [...]
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This weekend a friend asked me to help her come up with some tips for healthy holiday eating. She’s a member of the Wellness Committee at her work and they specifically wanted to know how to avoid overeating and feeling uncomfortable during vacation this month. I was happy to come up with a few pointers [...]
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I love sweet potatoes, and while they’re easy to find year-round, they’re perfect for the cold months of the year when you’re craving sweets and comfort foods. Like other root vegetables such as onions, carrots, and turnips, sweet potatoes turn soft and sweet when you cook them. They’re packed with healthy fiber, vitamin C, beta [...]
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When I was Thanksgiving shopping last week, a pre-packaged vegetarian roast meal caught my eye. The Tofurky Vegetarian Feast contains a Tofurky roast with a wild rice and whole wheat bread stuffing, gravy, and a dark chocolate cake from Amy’s Kitchen. Even though my friends and I were cooking a free-range turkey for Thanksgiving, I [...]
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