Slow Cooker Apple Butter
This Slow Cooker Apple Butter is the ultimate fall snack. It pairs perfectly with toast, crackers, fruit or veggies. Throw it all in the slow cooker and you’ll have a low-sugar vegan fall snack in no time! Have you ever made something so good that you want to...
10 Best Races In NYC
Whether you’re from New York or coming from out of town, these are the 10 races you should try to run at least once in your lifetime! As an avid runner and lifelong New Yorker, I’ve run over 35 races in New York City. As a matter of fact, I’ve participated in...
Smoky Sweet and Spicy Roasted Fall Veggies
Smoky, Sweet Spicy Roasted Fall Veggies are a super easy sheetpan dinner or side. Completely vegan and gluten free with tons of flavor. Add your favorite potatoes or squash to the mix to change things up! Man, this summer weather really did me in. I wouldn’t be...
Facts Not Fears: The Truth About Safe Farming Practices
Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by The Alliance For Food & Farming. All opinions are my own, and I was compensated for my time. Thanks for supporting the brands that make my business possible. I recently had the absolute pleasure of attending a farm tour...
The Best Time of The Day To Eat Protein, Carbs, and Fat
Does it matter what time of the day you eat carbs, protein and fat for muscle gain and weight loss? Is nighttime eating bad for you? This posts gives the answers to your nutrient timing questions. Have you ever noticed that breakfast foods are really carb heavy...
How I Became A Faster Runner and Started To Love The Treadmill
(This post contains affiliate links. I was not compensated to write this review, and all opinions are my own). You probably have that friend who ran track in high school and crushes a 7-minute mile. That’s definitely not me. My running career began at the age of 30,...
Dill Potato Wedges
One of the most exciting things happened during my weekend run a few weeks ago. I was running along my usual running path, and I noticed a tent set up for Grow NYC. Having worked as an intern for the NYC Department of Health, I’m very familiar with the program....Peanut Butter Pretzel Date Balls
I originally published this recipe in 2014, right before running my second half marathon. When I go back and redo old pictures, I usually keep the blog post and just replace the outdated pictures. But for this recipe, the blog post didn’t apply anymore....
How to carb load for a marathon (or any long distance race)
The ultimate guide to carb loading for your next marathon, half marathon or triathlon for maximum energy levels. If you’re gearing up for a marathon or any type of long-distance race, you’ve probably heard that carb-loading can help maximize performance. But...