Summer is here at last, and with it comes beach days, lemonade stands, and, of course, barbeques! Lucky for us, Father’s Day is just a few days away, and it’s the perfect time to get out the grill and have an outdoor meal. If you’re among the health and wellness-conscious, though, then you might be [...]
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8 Ways to Beat June Gloom
Okay, so judging by this map “June gloom” is obviously only a reality for several parts of the country this weekend. But for those of you in Southern California, New England, and the Great Lakes regions, it may be hard to feel excited about summer when the sky is still so grey and some of [...]
What’s Your Favorite Gingerbread Recipe? Here’s Ours!
Look out Memorial Day, there’s apparently another holiday edging into that early summer slot: National Gingerbread Day! The origins of Gingerbread Day are unknown, but June 5 is the day you’re going to want to bust out the ginger powder and baking sheets – so stock up now! In the spirit of this unusual holiday, [...]
Antioxidants: The Superheroes of the Food World (Plus Recipes!)
Who loves chocolate? The best thing about dark chocolate is that it’s very rich in antioxidants. You’ve probably heard a lot about antioxidants, and many of you know what they do – but I wanted to take a closer look at why they are so essential to good health. What is an antioxidant? It may [...]
5 Ways Ginger Can Revitalize Your Post-Workout Routine
What’s your go-to remedy for sore muscles – Ice? Protein? Massage? If you’ve ever experienced the plight of an achy body – whether you lift weights or spend hours gardening – then you know the necessity of having quick tricks to get some relief. What you might not know is that ginger is one of [...]
Why Cooking Will Save Our Lives in the Face of Obesity, Diabetes, and Addiction
The cure for what ails us—both in our bodies and in our nation—can be found in the kitchen. It is a place to rebuild community and connection, strengthen bonds with family and friends, teach life-giving skills to our children, enrich and nourish our bodies and our souls. Yet, in the twenty-first century, our kitchens (and [...]
The Best Way to Detox – 4 Delicious Recipes
I have always stressed the importance of detoxifying your body. This post is to help you to really understand what it is. Detox 101 so to speak. What are Toxins? Toxins are chemicals or poisons that are known to have harmful effects on the body. The presence of these toxins in the system are the [...]
Single? 6 Steps to Start Fresh!
We all know how much it sucks to break up. Whether you’re doing the breaking or you’ve been broken, ending a relationship is more than usually a pretty terrible time.
Breaking the SAD Cycle: Mark Bittman’s VB6 (Vegan Before 6:00) Diet Plan
I’m a Bittman fan all the way, but I admit my first reaction to the concept of this book was skepticism. In my experience working with patients, some of the worst nutrition decisions tend to be made at dinner (after 6pm). Could being vegan until 6pm and then opening the flood gates to whatever you [...]
5 Impressive DIY Mother’s Day Gifts in An Hour or Less!
Moms make the world go round. Dads, mentors, teachers, and grandparents are pretty important, too, but for this weekend let’s hear it for moms! Mothers come in all shapes and sizes, and they all find their own paths to motherhood. But all you moms out there, you know who you are. We know who you [...]
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