This upcoming weekend marks the unofficial start to summer!! Officially, Memorial Day is a day to give thanks and show our appreciation to all the men and women who have served our country. Unofficially, it’s a day to be outside, barbecue and rejoice that summer...
‘Inflammation’ is a trendy buzz word in the nutrition world. It gets thrown around like crazy, without explanation of the role that inflammation plays on health or how antioxidants factor into the equation Since I love to break down complicated nutrition...
I don’t know what’s different about this year, but I feel like I’m embracing spring more than ever before. Maybe it’s because we had an absolutely brutal winter in NYC or because I’m focusing on the work-life balance and am spending more...
Orange juice is synonymous with breakfast, but is it a good thing to have before a workout? Nutrition A refreshing glass of orange juice can fit into any part of your day, and it has basically everything your body needs to power through a workout. During endurance...
These Tahini Maple Oat Bites are a simple gluten free protein ball recipe. Both kids and adults will love these delicious protein balls. Who doesn’t need more healthy snacks with a little bit of dark chocolate in them? I know I sure do! These Tahini Maple...
Sport drinks are a combination of fluid, carbs and electrolytes. These homemade versions utilize fluid and electrolytes (potassium) from coconut water, as well as carbs from fruit juice and/or honey or maple syrup and a dash of sodium from salt. All of these recipes...
I really wish I could scream, “Spring is here!” but sadly, it hasn’t quite arrived in NYC. Case and point–I’m about to go for a run in 39 F (feels like 31 F) degree temperatures, but what can you do? The nice thing is that I can force...
Spice up your hummus recipe with turmeric and roasted garlic. A simple vegan and high protein dip to eat all week! Turmeric is all the rage lately. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s an ancient spice used in many Asian dishes that has some anti-inflammatory...
The ultimate list of vegan and vegetarian foods that are a good source of Vitamin B12. Don’t miss out on this crucial nutrient. Vitamin B12 is one of those nutrients that isn’t really on your radar unless you’re a vegan or vegetarian. It’s in meat...
In August, we moved into a new apartment with big and bright windows. With that, I became enamored with the idea of indoor plants for our windowsills. One day at the supermarket, I decided to pick up some mint because, well, mojitos. But instead of buying picked mint,...
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