Dry air, as felt in many Northern climates throughout the winter, presents a lot of challenges. Dry coughs, chapped lips, cracked hands and feet, nosebleeds, and static shocks – just to name a few. While you can’t change the weather, there are many simple tricks that can help you fight the effects of dry air. If more…
Don’t let their tiny size fool you, Chia seeds have mega nutritional and culinary perks! Well known for being a tasty addition to puddings and parfaits, chia seeds can also be used to whip up a healthy energizing drink. The Benefits of Cooking with Chia Chia seeds are a good source of plant-based protein that also more…
Your body is not the only thing that needs a good detox once in awhile. When I mention detoxification, you probably think about something your body does to lose weight, support your liver, and generally feel and look better. Strange as it sounds, your kitchen could also use a good detox! If you make your more…
February is Heart Health Month, so what better time to take stock of how you’re treating your ticker? Poor heart health can seriously reduce a person’s quality of life, and making heart-healthy choices when young can help decrease your risk of problems.* For folks who are a little older, it pays to be young at more…
While good genes have certainly played a role in the thirty plus year career of supermodel Christie Brinkley, the 62-year-old beauty has stayed in the game by taking care of her body, from the inside out. In her new book, Timeless Beauty (2015, Grand Central Life & Style), Christie Brinkley shares her thoughts on nutrition, more…
Sea greens are more than the glossy plants you see washed up on the beach. They’re a versatile superfood that has played a vital role in the diets of coastal people throughout history. They have a lot to offer from both nutritional and culinary standpoints. Since you may not be entirely clear on what exactly more…
Are you looking for new flavors to expand your culinary horizons? If so, the lemon plum is a must for your produce list and as luck would have it, we’re just about to enter lemon plum season! A Lemon What? The lemon plum is a hybrid of plum and citrus that’s primarily grown in Chili, more…
Your skin speaks volumes about your health and reflects how your environment, genetics, and choices affect you. It also has the ability to reveal signs of stress, poor diet, sleep deprivation, aging, substance abuse, and much more. And did you know that it’s also your body’s first line of defense against weather, germs, allergens, and more…
With the right ingredients, a pie can be a wholesome guilt-free dessert – or better yet, a healthy anytime treat! Black Bean Mocha Pie Combining the natural sweetness of dates with healthy and satisfying fats from walnuts and coconut oil, this pie crust will melt in your mouth. The black bean filling provides protein and dietary more…
It seems like this is turning out to be an especially chilly winter. Warm yourself up from the inside with a nutritious bowl of hot, homemade lentil soup! Soup is a satisfying way to get rid of the shivers while sneaking more vegetables and whole grains into your diet. The base of soup, the broth, more…
