nutrition, health, beauty
Around 3pm, without fail, I get the craving to munch on something, anything! So I keep my fridge stocked with a bulk container of mixed raw veggies — cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, baby carrots, cucumbers and celery — that I can easily pull from either on my way to work […]
Spring weather is teasing us here in New York, and it feels fantastic! With it though, I’m reminded that I’ll soon have to slip into a bathing suit and sport my short shorts, and after a deliciously lazy winter, it’s a gentle nudge to step my fitness efforts up a […]
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like this year there are more viruses and germs being passed around than ever! While it’s nice to be able to snuggle in bed on a day off, being sick is a HUGE waste of time. So I’ve started to be more thoughtful […]
Picture this: 6pm, you walk into your apartment and are literally tackled by two 30-pound boys, aged 1 and 3, all attempts to unzip jacket/remove shoes futile –> My life. (p.s. best part of my day.) Needless to say, I’m always looking for ways to shortcut dinner, so I was […]
You know the moment. The day is done, the dishes are clean, maybe the kids are tucked into bed or you just wrapped up a big work project. I look forward to this time when I can finally put my feet up and slowly savor my glass of red wine. […]
If you read anything diet-related in the 80s, you’ve likely been brainwashed into thinking fat is bad. I was an impressionable kid during this era of cream cheese-less bagels, “fat free” pretzels (as if pretzels contained fat to begin with), and SnackWell’s, and it’s taken years for me to overcome […]
I love chicken noodle soup — who doesn’t? But aside from feeding your soul, the traditional version falls flat nutrition-wise. Try my upgraded recipe with lots of fresh veggies. Best of all, it take just 10 minutes to prep and requires no babysitting. Just toss into a slow cooker and […]
Today begins a brand new year and a beckoning nudge to start fresh. Whether you’re hoping to jumpstart a weight loss plan, trim those last few pounds, or just hit the reset button on your indulgent holiday habits, these 5 simple strategies will have you feeling fresh and clean in […]
Yesterday, on the Nourish blog, I shared some tips to help you eat smart without having to scrutinize every bite (and it includes eating dessert!). Check it out here: A Nutritionist’s Guide to the Holidays. Happy Thanksgiving!
When the weather gets brisk and the leaves begin to fall, I get that familiar craving for all things pumpkin. These gluten-free pumpkin muffins have just the right amount of spice without being too sweet, and the yogurt helps keep them nice and moist. I made them in a mini […]